House Republicans voting on their debt ceiling plan after McCarthy caves on last-minute compromise Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- House Republicans began voting Wednesday on legislation that would raise the nation's debt limit while cutting federal government spending -- an effort intended to force Democrats into negotiations even as the bill has scant chance of becoming law."This week we will pass a... Read More.
Risk of default is ‘real’ if Democrats, Republicans can’t compromise on debt ceiling: Bacon Sunday, January 15 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., warned Sunday that there is a concerning risk of a default on the federal government's debts if Democrats and Republicans are unable to compromise on raising the nation's rapidly approaching borrowing limit."I think it is a real threat... Read More.
Jeffries downplays chances of ‘compromise’ speaker as McCarthy faces pushback Monday, December 5 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Incoming House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York on Sunday played down the chances of his caucus working with Republicans to elect the chamber's next speaker as the GOP has wrestled with unifying around their leader, Kevin McCarthy of California.When pressed... Read More.
As railroad strike grows closer, congressional Dems hope for compromise — and not to have to act Wednesday, September 14 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- As freight railroad carriers and a coalition of unions representing their workers move ever closer to a potential strike, a clash has erupted in Congress over whether and how to intervene in a labor dispute that could have devastating effects across an... Read More.
Lawmakers note ‘profile’ of mass shooters — mostly young men — as they weigh gun compromise Tuesday, May 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Bipartisan talks about passing a new federal gun law continued through Memorial Day weekend despite members of Congress being out of session in a weeklong recess that also set a deadline for a possible breakthrough, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy said on Monday.In... Read More.
Biden is ‘going to continue to push’ for gun compromise as White House says it’s up to Congress Tuesday, May 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden told reporters on Monday he spent more than three and a half hours with survivors and the families of victims of last week's mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb... Read More.
Former President Obama expresses support for Manchin’s voting rights compromise Tuesday, June 22 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for a compromise plan proposed by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., as an alternative to the landmark election reform bill set for a key vote in the Senate Tuesday, including some changes other Democrats on Capitol... Read More.
Norwegian CEO ‘optimistic’ they can reach compromise over DeSantis vaccine proof ban Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law earlier this month that prohibits businesses from requiring customers or employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. This presents a potential problem for major cruise lines that have relied on Florida ports and... Read More.
Biden talks ‘compromise’ as he meets with congressional leadership Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Biden touts pandemic relief, highlights need for infrastructure plan Biden is set to meet with key lawmakers as relief funds roll out to state, local and tribal governments.President Joe Biden on Wednesday held his first meeting at the White House with... Read More.
Biden puts bipartisanship on display as infrastructure compromise elusive Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- With the possibility of compromise on an infrastructure package looking slim, President Joe Biden prepared to host a slew of Republican lawmakers at the White House this week -- including one, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has said his top priority... Read More.
