President Joe Biden has called the top four congressional leaders to a White House meeting on May 9 to discuss how to raise the debt ceiling, sources say.
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Treasury says U.S. will default on its debt as early as June 1, sooner than expected
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that the deadline to extend the debt ceiling or face the first U.S. default could be as early as June 1.
Florida ethics panel tosses Trump super PAC complaint against Ron DeSantis
A Florida ethics panel found no legal basis for a a pro-Donald Trump super PAC complaint alleging Gov. Ron DeSantis violated election and ethics-related laws.
Met Gala 2023: What you need to know ahead of tonight’s event
The Met Gala is here: Get the latest news on what time it begins, where to follow coverage, what this year’s theme is and which celebrities to look for in 2023.
ACLU sues Montana over censure of trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr
Zooey Zephyr said leaders in the Montana House directly targeted her and her district by not allowing her to speak on bills affecting transgender youths.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott slammed for calling shooting victims 'illegal immigrants'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday called victims of a mass shooting in his state “illegal immigrants”, drawing searing backlash for “dehumanizing” the victims.
NYPD searches for man who allegedly defecated on Pride flag
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help as it searches for a man suspected of defacing two LGBTQ Pride flags.
U.S. military is tracking another mysterious balloon that flew over parts of Hawaii
The U.S. military is tracking a mysterious balloon that flew over American soil, but it’s not clear what it is or whom it belongs to, according to three U.S. officials.
Louisiana woman accused of killing boyfriend's 6-year-old daughter, burying her in bucket on mother's lawn
A Louisiana woman has been arrested on charges of first degree murder and obstruction of justice after she allegedly killed her boyfriend’s 6-year-old daughter and buried the remains in a bucket in the girl’s mother’s front yard, authorities say.
Biden promises banking system 'safe and sound' after First Republic collapse
President Joe Biden said depositors of a bank seized by federal regulators Monday would be protected and promised the banking system is “safe and sound.”