Virginia’s governor deploys soldiers to U.S.-Mexico border

Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin is joining the list of Republican governors sending soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico. Youngkin announced that he’s responding to a request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The executive order directs the deployment of 100 Virginia National Guard soldiers and 21 support personnel to the southern border. Youngkin says “leadership solutions” at the federal level are falling short, leaving states to fill in the void. Virginia Democrats are criticizing the move as an abuse of state resources.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia

Biden, McCarthy appeal to lawmakers to support debt deal

The stakes remain high for both President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy after striking a budget deal to avert a default. They may have reached a bipartisan agreement, but hard work remains for both the president and House speaker. They each have to persuade lawmakers in their parties to vote for it — in both the House and the Senate. Some lawmakers on the far right and far left don’t like the compromise and won’t support it, so the deal will require votes from Democrats and Republicans for approval.

Biden pays Memorial Day tribute to fallen heroes

Bipartisan budget, debt ceiling deal goes to Congress

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are urging lawmakers to pass a bipartisan budget agreement and raise the nation’s debt ceiling. Now that negotiations between the White House and GOP House lawmakers are over, it’s up to the full Congress to approve the hard-fought deal. Support from both parties will be needed to win congressional approval before a projected June 5th government default on U-S debts.

President Biden to commemorate Memorial Day

President Biden is set to observe Memorial Day in and around the nation’s capital. After hosting a White House breakfast for Gold Star families and others to commemorate Memorial Day, the president will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony and give a speech at Arlington National Cemetery.

Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid default

President Biden is hailing the budget and debt ceiling agreement as “good news for the American people.” With time running out before a possible government default, the president and House Speaker McCarthy reached a final agreement. Both the speaker and the president acknowledged that both political parties made compromises. The bill now moves to the full Congress and must be passed by June 5th to avert a first-ever default.

White House warns default would have devastating impact

The White House says it’s confident there will be no government default, even as it warns of a potential catastrophe. As budget and debt talks resumed between White House and congressional negotiators, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre warned that a default would be devastating. At the same time, she said it’s welcome news that the talks are ongoing.

Biden judicial nominee withdraws from consideration

Gov. DeSantis to officially enter 2024 presidential race

White House describes ongoing debt talks as “productive”

The White House describes the ongoing debt ceiling talks as “productive.” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said White House and congressional negotiators continue to hold talks and President Biden remains hopeful a deal can be reached to avert a default. Asked about House Republican claims that the president isn’t treating the debt ceiling crisis with urgency, Jean-Pierre called that “ridiculous.”

Trump’s criminal trial set for March 2024 during primary season

Donald Trump’s criminal trial has been set for next March in the midst of the presidential primary season. During a video appearance in a New York courtroom, the former president was informed that his criminal trial will begin March 25th. The judge advised him to cancel all other obligations for the duration of the trial, which could last for several weeks. That date falls in the heat of the presidential primary season. Last month, Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records at his family company, the Trump Organization.

Man arrested after crashing truck near White House

Police have arrested a Missouri man they believe intentionally crashed a truck into a security barrier near the White House. The incident took place Monday night around 10pm when a U-Haul truck smashed into a security barrier near the north side of Lafayette Square, which is across the street from the White House. A Secret Service spokesman identified the driver as a 19-year-old from the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield. The U.S. Park Police said the man was arrested on multiple charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or member of their family; assault with a dangerous weapon; reckless driving; destruction of federal property; and trespassing.

No debt ceiling deal after latest Biden-McCarthy meeting

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy described their latest round of debt limit talks as “productive,” but there’s still no deal. The two leaders met in the Oval Office for 90 minutes in search of a budget agreement in order to raise the debt ceiling. Both sides described Monday evening’s talks as “productive,” but neither side appeared to be budging much ahead of a looming default deadline. With time growing short, the president and speaker agreed to continue discussing “the path forward.”

GOP Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential campaign

GOP Sen. Tim Scott to launch 2024 presidential campaign

Republican Senator Tim Scott formally is launching his 2024 presidential campaign. Scott is the Senate’s only Black Republican and he’s been promoting an optimistic vision of America’s future, as well as conservative ideas. The 57-year-old senator is deeply religious and has scheduled a formal announcement at Charleston Southern University, a Baptist school where he attended. Scott already has scheduled TV ads to begin airing in the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire this week.

Biden, McCarthy to resume debt limit talks at White House

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy will resume debt ceiling talks on Monday. After cutting short his foreign trip, the president will meet in person at the White House with McCarthy in search of a deal to avert a federal default. The two leaders spoke by phone Sunday afternoon as the president was returning home on Air Force One from Japan. The speaker described the call as “productive.” They face an upcoming deadline when the government could run out of cash to pay its bills. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says June 1st is a “hard deadline.”

GOP 2024 presidential field to expand this week

The field of Republican presidential contenders is about to get bigger this week. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina made it official Friday when he filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission. He has scheduled a formal announcement on Monday at the private Baptist college where he attended. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is close to formally launching his 2024 White House bid. An announcement could come on Wednesday in Miami. There are a few more Republicans still considering whether or not to enter the race.

Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s job performance

Debt limit discussions hit a snag

Debt limit discussions have hit a snag. The talks between Republican and White House negotiators were halted on Friday, just hours after the Biden administration had claimed “steady progress.” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said there wasn’t any movement by the White House, so they paused negotiations. A White House official acknowledged there are “real differences” as the two sides race to reach a deal that would raise the debt ceiling in hopes of preventing a government default.

Biden supports Ukraine training on F-16 fighter jets

White House: “steady progress” in debt talks with GOP

Biden to visit Japan, but cancels Australia on upcoming trip

President Biden is leaving for Japan, but he’s cutting short his week-long foreign trip. After he attends the G-7 summit in Tokyo, the president had been scheduled to travel on to Papua New Guinea to meet with Pacific Island leaders, and then to Australia for a meeting of the leaders of the Quad partnership. But those last two legs of the trip have been canceled so that Mr. Biden can return to Washington for talks with Congress on raising the debt ceiling.

No debt breakthrough for Biden, McCarthy; sides to keep talking

President Biden and congressional leaders are pledging to keep searching for a resolution to their debt limit standoff. There was no breakthrough in the latest Oval Office talks between the president and House Speaker McCarthy. However, both sides have agreed to keep talking. McCarthy emerged from the White House meeting and said a deal is still possible by the end of the week. However, the president will cut short his foreign trip to return to Washington this weekend for more discussions ahead of an early June deadline to avert a default.