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Yellen, debt ceiling and Congress

New York Post on MSN · 1d

‘Extraordinary measures’ needed by mid-January to keep US from defaulting on national debt, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns Congress

Yellen, in a letter to House and Senate leaders, noted that the nation’s debt ceiling — the total amount of money the federal government is authorized to borrow to pay for obligations such as Social Security and Medicare benefits — was suspended in June 2023 but will once again be in effect on Jan. 1.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January

"Treasury expects to hit the statutory debt ceiling between January 14 and January 23," Yellen wrote in a letter addressed to House and Senate leadership, at which point extraordinary measures would be used to prevent the government from breaching the nation's debt ceiling – which has been suspended until Jan. 1, 2025.

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

'Extraordinary measures': Treasury Sec. Yellen warns US could soon hit debt ceiling

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress that the country could hit the debt ceiling as soon as Jan. 14 in a letter sent Friday.

Bald Eagle, National Bird and United States

The New York Times · 1d

The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States

The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official.

People on MSN · 1d

The Bald Eagle Has Officially Been Named the National Bird of the United States

Though a longstanding symbol of "independence, strength and freedom," according to Congress, the bird of prey never received a formal designation

Bald eagle soars to national designation on Minnesota man's wings

The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird this week, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.

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The Hill criticized for op-ed urging Congress to block Trump from taking office: 'You people are sick'

Opinion columnists at The Hill called on Congress to block President-elect Trump from taking office on the basis of 14th ...

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China Built A Legal Great Wall. Congress Can’t Break It With PowerPoint

The Department of Defense has recognized the threat of China's lawfare. Congress's request for a briefing is woefully ...

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Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debate

Lawmakers in Washington are seeking to ban new sales of drones from two dominant Chinese manufacturers, arguing they could be ...

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Incoming Trump admin, Congress showdown looms with South Africa over support for Russia, US foes

Senators and analysts tell Fox News Digital the incoming Trump administration could shut down South Africa’s AGOA trade deals ...

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Fact Check: US Troops (Usually) Don't Get Paid During a Government Shutdown, But Congress Does

However, Congress has passed legislation to pay service members during specific government shutdowns in the past.

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Congress Sanctions a Syrian Government That No Longer Exists

If a government falls in the world, but Congress isn't around to hear it, did it really fall? Apparently not. The military ...

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Ground Game: Biden commutes death row sentences and Congress looks to ban some new drone sales

This newsletter was originally sent out via email to our Ground Game subscribers on Dec. 23. You can subscribe at any time at ...

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Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US

It was the role of drones in everyday life that drove Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., to get Congress to restrict the purchase of ...

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