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McCarthy says negotiators are ‘closer to an agreement’ on debt crisis, but no deal yet

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican negotiators are “closer to an agreement” that would resolve the looming debt crisis, but there's no deal yet with President Joe Biden. McCarthy … more

Associated Press (via The Mercury News) | 5/27/23

GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. The move Saturday triggers his immediate suspension and sets up a trial in the state … more

Associated Press (via The Mercury News) | 5/27/23

GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas' top lawyer faces allegations of bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust. more

Via WCNC | 5/27/23

GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Donald Trump defended the scandal-plagued Republican from the vote. more

Via ABC News USA | 5/27/23

LIVE: GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

The vote triggers Paxton’s immediate suspension from office pending the outcome of a trial in the state Senate. more

Via KHOU 11 - Texas News | 5/27/23

Harris becomes first woman to deliver commencement address at West Point

(CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday became the first woman to deliver a commencement address at the graduation ceremony at the US Military Academy in West... more

Rubén Rosario (via WSVN 7News) | 5/27/23

Biden says debt deal 'very close' with default deadline now set at June 5

House negotiators departed the Capitol after 2 a.m. Saturday without a deal. Talks are expected to continue over the long weekend. more

Via WFAA | 5/27/23

VP Harris praises cadets’ sacrifice in West Point’s 1st commencement speech by a woman

Commencement speakers at the country’s military academies are usually delivered by the president, vice president or high-ranking military official — which until Harris’ election meant speakers … more

Bobby Caina Calvan (via Twin Cities) | 5/27/23

VP Harris praises cadets’ sacrifice in West Point’s 1st commencement speech by a woman

Vice President Kamala Harris has become the first woman to deliver a commencement speech at West Point. In her address, the vice president lauded graduating cadets for their noble sacrifice in … more

Associated Press (via Orlando Sentinal) | 5/27/23

Panetta introduces bill to reduce cost barriers for organic producers

Organic farming has significantly grown over the last decade. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2019 Organic Survey, the number of certified organic farms increased by 17% between … more

Nick Sestanovich (via Monterey Herald) | 5/27/23

Why it's difficult to pinpoint the 'X-date' when US would default

The math involves cash flowing in and out of the Treasury, big upcoming payments and other factors — even the weather. more

Via KING5 | 5/27/23