U.S. default could cause unemployment surge in Illinois
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
Tina Turner: White House, politicians, celebs react to legendary singer's death
The 12-time Grammy winner was known for her unique sound and fashion and received an outpouring of love on social media.
DeSantis takes on Trump for GOP presidential nomination
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the race for the White House.
On 1st anniversary of Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, Biden says ‘it’s time to act’ on gun control
As families and loved ones mourn the unimaginable loss of 19 children and two teachers shot dead last year in Uvalde, Texas, President Joe Biden said from a solemn White House memorial that too many schools, too many everyday places have become “killing fields.”
As debt ceiling talks grind on, Republicans say White House showing ‘lack of urgency’
Debt ceiling negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traded more budget-cutting ideas at the Capitol Tuesday, but Republicans warned of a “lack of urgency” at the White House to resolve the standoff in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Democrats beg Biden to fast-track migrant work permits
A growing number of Democrats are calling on the federal government to speed up the work authorization process for migrants.
Debt ceiling: No agreement yet, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
Debt ceiling impasse threatens veterans benefits, social security, and more
The Treasury Secretary is starting to break down some of the checks that may not go out if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised by the end of next week, including $12 billion for veterans benefits, $25 billion for social security, and $47 billion for Medicare.
Biden and McCarthy to meet on debt ceiling
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are to meet late Monday at the White House at a pivotal moment as Washington works to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Debt ceiling talks resume Sunday after Biden says GOP must move off 'extreme' positions
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
Debt limit talks stall as Republicans 'press pause'
As negotiations over raising the nation's debt ceiling have come to an abrupt standstill, a top ally of Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it was time to "press pause" on the talks.
White House partners with Chicago to combat homelessness
The White House is launching an initiative to end homelessness, and it has selected Chicago as one of its partner cities.
G-7 summit: Biden, Japan's Kishida vow to 'stand strong' against global threats
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies plan to devote much of the first day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
White House selects Chicago as partner city for initiative to combat homelessness
The White House is launching an initiative to end homelessness, and it has selected Chicago as one of its partner cities.
Oral arguments in abortion pill ban appeal begin
The Biden Administration is back in court to fight for the future of Mifepristone, a widely-used abortion medication.
Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.
Debt ceiling: Biden cuts short upcoming trip; McCarthy says deal possibly by end of week
The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1 if there is no agreement.
Debt Ceiling: Deal possible by end of week, McCarthy says; Biden cuts short upcoming foreign trip
Crucial debt ceiling negotiations are still far from success, but a deal is possible by the end of the week, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said after a brief meeting Tuesday with President Joe Biden and other congressional leaders at the White House.
Biden optimistic on debt ceiling deal, McCarthy skeptical
President Biden expresses optimism regarding the possibility of reaching a deal to raise the debt ceiling. However, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy believes that both sides are still far apart in their positions.
Biden likely to resume debt limit talks on Tuesday
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.