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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has called on President Biden to hold talks over a deal to raise the debt ceiling, warning that the US could default on its debt as early as July. McCarthy has proposed limiting government spending and reducing the national debt to grow the economy, and urged the president to act quickly to avoid a financial crisis and recession. The White House has said it is open to negotiations, but has not yet responded to McCarthy's letter.
Rear Admiral Barry Black (Ret.), the Senate chaplain, opened the legislative session with a powerful prayer for lawmakers to take action in the wake of the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. He urged them to reject “the paralysis of analysis” and move beyond “thoughts and prayers” to make a difference. Black invoked the words of Edmund Burke, “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing,” as a reminder of the urgent need for gun control legislation.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee has issued a subpoena to Secretary of State Antony Blinken for sensitive cables from the U.S. embassy in Kabul. The subpoena, signed by Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, requests an internal dissent cable written by 23 State Department employees in Afghanistan. The document is seen as a vital piece of information as the committee investigates the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Biden administration is facing criticism from both sides of the aisle. The State Department has yet to comment on the subpoena.
Chris Christie, former New Jersey Governor, suggested that the only way to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination is to have a candidate who can challenge him on the debate stage like Christie did to Marco Rubio in 2016. Christie recalled the moment fondly, noting that it had "stopped the momentum" of Rubio's campaign. Trump is reportedly considering another run for the nomination and is still a powerful force in the Republican party.
Republican senators have proposed a resolution to revoke President Joe Biden's executive action to forgive some federal student loan debt, arguing that it is unfair to those who have made responsible financial decisions. The resolution, led by Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, has 35 GOP co-sponsors and is currently under review. Opponents of the resolution argue that forgiving student loan debt will help stimulate the economy and provide much needed relief to those struggling to pay off their loans.
President Joe Biden is expected to address the Nashville Christian school shooting on Monday and reiterate his call on Congress to take legislative action to address the gun violence epidemic. Biden has already taken executive action and signed legislation, but White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said more must be done. At least three children and three adults were killed in the shooting, and Jean-Pierre said that “schools should be safe spaces for our kids to grow and learn.”
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts announced her reelection bid on Monday, outlining an ambitious policy agenda for her third term in office. This includes a wealth tax on billionaires, making child care more accessible and affordable, preparing for climate emergencies, and improving the state's transportation system. The video of her announcement featured constituents and lawmakers praising her fight to make positive change, and if elected, she is sure to make positive change for the state of Massachusetts.