Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the debt ceiling needs raised to ‘protect the full faith and credit’ of the US. Here’s what you need to know.
Author: Matthew Brown, USA TODAY
Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark pushed acting AG to interfere in Georgia election: report
A proposed letter from DOJ’s Jeffrey Clark to Georgia officials calls for a probe into alleged voter fraud. ABC News first reported on the draft.
‘Anarchy and chaos’: Michael Bender book describes turmoil in Trump White House
The final days of the Trump presidency were defined by furious debates over basic democratic norms challenged by Trump, according to a new book.
‘Never be forgotten’: Rep. Andy Kim donates suit worn during Capitol riot to Smithsonian
The New Jersey Democrat says he added his blue suit to the museum’s collection as a way to preserve the history of Jan. 6.
‘A sacred day’: Biden’s July 4th party celebrates end of pandemic, recognize lives lost
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting military families and essential workers on the White House’s South Lawn.
Gen. Mark Milley, Donald Trump at odds over crackdown on 2020 racial justice protests, book reveals
A book by WSJ’s Michael Bender details a heated exchange between the former president and the top U.S. general over 2020’s racial justice protests.
Qualified immunity divides lawmakers in police reform talks. What is that legal defense?
Police reform talks hinge on a legal doctrine that protects police in civil suits. Its fate will have consequences for policing going forward.
A cicada swarm broke the White House press plane, delaying trip by more than six hours
A swarm of cicadas infested and ultimately damaged a press plane meant to accompany President Joe Biden to Europe. The flight was delayed by hours.
Sanders wants to stop US arms sale to Israel, following similar resolution from AOC, Tlaib
Sen. Bernie Sanders will introduce a resolution disapproving of U.S. arms sales to Israel, a move meant to stymie the ongoing violence in the region.
GOP takes sides on Cheney’s ouster, with one congressman calling party ‘basically the Titanic’
Rep. Jim Banks says Liz Cheney needs replaced in Republican House leadership. Rep. Adam Kinzinger says the effort isn’t good for the party’s future.