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How much would debt default damage US? History offers clues.In U.S. debt limit talks, even going to the brink of default can harm investor confidence. Yet the nation has survived past cases of mini default.
First LookDeSantis to announce presidential bid with Elon Musk on TwitterFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 campaign for the presidency on Wednesday via Twitter voice chat with Elon Musk. This will be the first time a presidential candidate has announced their candidacy in a live social media forum.
First LookTim Scott launches presidential bid, calling for 鈥榞reatness鈥� not 鈥榞rievance鈥�Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina joins growing GOP primary field dominated by former President Donald Trump. He brings a hefty campaign war chest.聽
FocusCalifornia battles a 鈥榞host lake鈥� 鈥� and its own political divisionsTulare Lake, which didn鈥檛 exist mere months ago, could submerge a community and two prisons. Local and state agencies are having to work together.
In charts: The debt (limit) also risesAs the Biden administration and Republican congressional leaders seek a fiscal deal, our graphics put the U.S. debt, and the debt limit, in context.
Jack Teixeira, Edward Snowden, and plugging intelligence leaksMuch attention has been paid to Airman Jack Teixeira鈥檚 motives in allegedly leaking classified information on the gaming site Discord. But are there solutions that might have blocked his actions in the first place?
First LookGlimmer of hope in debt talks: Biden and McCarthy tag in negotiatorsDebt-limit talks progress as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appoint negotiators to avoid a national default.聽The talks focus on potential agreements, such as reallocating funds and implementing work requirements.聽
First LookChatGPT CEO to Congress: AI-regulating agency needed ASAPOpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Congress that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems. He said a U.S. or global regulating agency should have the authority to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Big border surge didn鈥檛 happen. But calls persist for an overhaul.Many were bracing for a ballooning of already record-high levels of illegal immigration last week, sparking renewed efforts to address border security and a broken immigration system.
First LookDeSantis takes on education, blocks funding for diversity programsIn response to conservative concerns, Florida Governor DeSantis has signed a bill blocking public colleges from using state or federal funds on diversity programs. Critics argue it limits academic freedom and suppresses student experiences.
Pandemic emergency is over. Societal shifts linger.The pandemic health emergency is officially over. But some related societal shifts could be lasting, from more remote work to a rise in children鈥檚 screen time.
Biden targets power plant emissions. How does your state stack up?As the Biden administration proposes new power plant rules to address climate change, our chart package looks at current emissions and how to fund a transition.聽
FocusLifesaving or harmful? Trans care debate barrels toward 2024.A tsunami of transgender-related bills is being driven by political strategy on the right and broader unease over the dramatic rise in trans youth.
First LookWill Donald Trump's raucous NH town hall set the tone for 2024 race?Former President Donald Trump dug in on what many say are unsubstantiated claims during a tense CNN town hall. He downplayed the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, and said the United States 鈥渕ight as well鈥� default on its debt obligation.
First LookWhy House GOP is unlikely to expel criminally charged SantosAs Republican Rep. George Santos faces criminal charges, his fellow GOP members weigh expelling him against protecting their already narrow House majority. They are likely to follow past precedents in Congress and wait for the legal process to play out.
How Carroll v. Trump revealed #MeToo era鈥檚 impactThe verdict against Donald Trump could go beyond implications for the former president, potentially signaling a greater willingness to believe women鈥檚 stories of assault.
First LookArrested for fraud: George Santos indicted on 13 chargesU.S. Rep. George Santos has been arrested on federal criminal charges. The indictment says the New York Republican induced supporters to donate to a company under the false pretense the money would be used to support his campaign.
First LookTitle 42 ends this week. What does that mean for migrants?Title 42, a Trump-era policy restricting asylum during the pandemic, is ending this week. The Biden administration is preparing for an expected increase in immigration, while critics are concerned that a quick processing procedure won鈥檛 be fair.聽
First LookRare cooperation: Texas GOPs cast votes for stricter gun lawsRepublican representatives are helping advance a bill in the Texas House that proposes raising the purchase age for AR-style rifles. Rep. Sam Harless says 鈥渆very kid has a right to go to school and feel safe.鈥�
Debt limit: A political chasm over fiscal responsibilityCongressional leaders will meet with President Joe Biden to try to avert a default on the national debt and ensuing harm for the U.S. economy.
