Biden signs debt ceiling bill, dodging default deadline
The debt ceiling bill averted the potential of an unprecedented government default that would have rocked the U.S. and global economies.
The debt ceiling bill averted the potential of an unprecedented government default that would have rocked the U.S. and global economies.
Tennessee's anti-drag law struck down as too broad, too vague
The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.
The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.
Flannery Fired Up: June 2, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Debt ceiling deal: Biden celebrates bipartisanship, 'crisis averted' in Oval Office address
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.
From Kennedy to Obama: The Daley family's untold stories, forever locked away
They're members of one of Chicago's most famous families and have enjoyed long political careers.
They're members of one of Chicago's most famous families and have enjoyed long political careers.
Daley brothers reflect on family's political legacy
They're members of one of Chicago's most famous families and have enjoyed long political careers. Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and Cook County Commissioner John Daley joined Flannery Fired Up on Friday.
They're members of one of Chicago's most famous families and have enjoyed long political careers. Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and Cook County Commissioner John Daley joined Flannery Fired Up on Friday.
Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden?s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden?s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.
DOJ says it won't charge Pence over handling of classified documents
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
Summer of blackouts? Congress holds hearing on electrical grid reliability
If projections are accurate, two-thirds of Americans are at risk for blackouts this summer and Congress wants to do something about it.
If projections are accurate, two-thirds of Americans are at risk for blackouts this summer and Congress wants to do something about it.
Senate races to wrap up debt ceiling deal before default deadline
Days away from a default crisis, the U.S. Senate dashed on Thursday to wrap up work on a debt ceiling and budget cuts package that overwhelmingly cleared the House, aiming to send it to President Joe Biden?s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.
Days away from a default crisis, the U.S. Senate dashed on Thursday to wrap up work on a debt ceiling and budget cuts package that overwhelmingly cleared the House, aiming to send it to President Joe Biden?s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.
FL Gov. DeSantis, Trump on campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump call Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a "swamp puppet" and "disloyal" as the two begin campaigning for the 2024 GOP nomination. Trump is leading the polls by 30 points.
Former President Donald Trump call Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a "swamp puppet" and "disloyal" as the two begin campaigning for the 2024 GOP nomination. Trump is leading the polls by 30 points.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Daley brothers discuss new Chicago mayor, potential tax increases
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Daley brothers reflect on a lifetime of politics
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
House to vote on debt ceiling bill following hours of committee debate
After hours of debate and a narrow 7-6 vote, the debt limit made it out of committee and will not head to the House floor for a final vote.
After hours of debate and a narrow 7-6 vote, the debt limit made it out of committee and will not head to the House floor for a final vote.
Chicago Rep. Danny Davis unhappy with debt deal compromise
Congressman Danny Davis, representing Chicago's West Side, indicated that he is currently leaning toward voting against the deal in the impending showdown.
Congressman Danny Davis, representing Chicago's West Side, indicated that he is currently leaning toward voting against the deal in the impending showdown.
Chicago Rep. Danny Davis unhappy with debt deal compromise
The U.S. House is likely to secure enough votes for a debt ceiling compromise, possibly as early as Wednesday, in a crucial move to prevent a potential default that could have severe economic consequences.
The U.S. House is likely to secure enough votes for a debt ceiling compromise, possibly as early as Wednesday, in a crucial move to prevent a potential default that could have severe economic consequences.
'Not one Republican should vote for this deal': Debt ceiling drama continues on Capitol Hill
West Side congressman Danny Davis says he may vote against a congressional compromise aimed at avoiding a default on U.S. government debt.
West Side congressman Danny Davis says he may vote against a congressional compromise aimed at avoiding a default on U.S. government debt.
Debt ceiling deal: Key test ahead that could prevent disastrous default
Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after a long holiday weekend and now it?s time to shore up the votes to pass a bill that extends the country's borrowing power. They have less than a week before the country faces a default.
Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after a long holiday weekend and now it?s time to shore up the votes to pass a bill that extends the country's borrowing power. They have less than a week before the country faces a default.