Warren Predicts Impending Economic Crash

'When I look at the economy today, I see a lot to worry about again'

Philip Caldwell
July 22, 2019 1:25 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) on Monday warned that the country faces an imminent economic crisis if the government fails to quickly pass legislation to "regulate the financial sector and significantly reduce middle class household debt."

Trump to Have Dinner With Pelosi, Schumer at White House Wednesday

Conor Beck
September 13, 2017 12:31 PM

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) will have dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday night.

Pelosi Unapologetic for Making Deal With Trump on Debt Ceiling

Katelyn Caralle
September 8, 2017 4:13 PM

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) is looking to prove to Democrats and liberal activists that she can win through a deal she struck with Donald Trump on spending and the debt limit, refusing to apologize for the agreement despite facing left-wing backlash for working with the president.

Bill Combining Hurricane Aid, Debt Ceiling Increase Passes House and Senate

Paul Crookston
September 8, 2017 1:14 PM

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and with Hurricane Irma looming off the coast of Florida, Congress has passed a $15.25 billion hurricane aid package coupled with a controversial three-month debt ceiling increase.

Schumer Triumphant, Others Critical After Short-Term Debt Ceiling Deal

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer / Getty Images

Charles Fain Lehman
September 6, 2017 3:48 PM

Joaquin Castro Contradicts Dem Leadership, Calls for Harvey Relief to Be Separate From Debt Ceiling Vote

'We have to make sure that people don't play any games' with Harvey relief

Paul Crookston
September 6, 2017 2:48 PM

President Trump Supports Short-Term Debt-Ceiling Extension Package

Ali Meyer
September 6, 2017 2:45 PM

President Trump will support a short-term debt-ceiling extension and funding the federal government for the next three months, CNBC reported.

Senate Republicans to Increase Debt Limit By Adding It to Hurricane Harvey Relief Bill

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell

Ali Meyer
September 6, 2017 10:40 AM

Senate Republicans have suggested they will increase the debt ceiling by adding it to an aid bill for Hurricane Harvey relief, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Schumer, Pelosi Offer Support for Harvey Aid if Tied to Short-Term Debt Limit Increase

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

David Rutz
September 6, 2017 10:38 AM

Democratic congressional leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) announced Wednesday they will support an aid package for Hurricane Harvey that is tied to raising the debt ceiling until December.

Mnuchin: Congress Should Tie Harvey Aid to a Federal Debt Limit Increase

Cameron Cawthorne
September 3, 2017 1:51 PM