Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the U.S. government will run out of money to pay its bills if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit by June 5, known as the “X-date”. Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans in Congress are ongoing, but if a deal is not reached by the X-date, the government will be unable to pay its bills and will be forced to default on its debt.
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The House Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's interactions with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, finding no further action necessary. Swalwell expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, and the committee cautioned members to be aware of foreign attempts to gain improper influence. The investigation has now been closed, with no further details provided.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court’s ethical conduct has come under increased scrutiny in recent months. The court has formed a committee to craft new ethics…
Lawmakers have proposed a sweeping 500-page bill to revamp the U.S. immigration system, creating a 12-year path to legal status, speeding up the asylum process, and docking the pay of people without legal status to fund border infrastructure. The bill has been praised by both Republicans and Democrats, and is seen as a step forward in the effort to create a humane and effective solution to the challenges facing the country.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) has sparked outrage with his remark that he looks forward to the day Democrats are so rare they have to be hunted with dogs. The Anderson County Democratic Party has started a petition calling for an apology and an investigation, and the South Carolina Democratic Party has issued a statement condemning the comments as "unacceptable" and "dangerous". Hundreds of South Carolina residents have signed the petition, and McMaster has yet to respond.
Republican donor Harlan Crow has refused to provide information to Senate Judiciary Democrats about his relationship with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, arguing that doing so would exceed Congress' authority and violate separation of powers principles. The request was made in response to questions about gifts Crow has given to Thomas that have not been disclosed, raising concerns about potential influence on Thomas' decisions. Crow's refusal is likely to fuel the controversy surrounding their relationship, with it yet to be seen if the committee will take any further action.
Lake's legal challenge to the 2020 Arizona gubernatorial election has been dismissed by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge, affirming the election of Democrat Katie Hobbs. Lake, a Republican, had made the centerpiece of her campaign the former President Donald Trump's election lies and has since built a loyal following among Trump supporters. Hobbs, who was sworn in as governor in January, said she was pleased with the court's decision and that her focus remains on the people of Arizona.
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., announced Monday that he will not seek re-election after 20 years in the Senate, instead focusing on clean energy, tackling global warming and spurring economic growth. He has served in public office for nearly 50 years, beginning in 1970, and is confident his former intern, Lisa Blunt Rochester, will make an excellent successor. Carper is proud of the work he has done in the Senate and is looking forward to the next 20 months.