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Senate votes to raise US debt limit for two months

The US Senate has approved legislation to temporarily raise the federal government's US$28.4tn debt limit and avoid the risk of an historic default this month.
US • 08 Oct 21

Homes of McConnell, Pelosi vandalised

The homes of Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell and Democrat Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi have been covered with graffiti, fake blood and a pig's head, US media has reported.
US • 03 Jan 21

Republican Senate leader congratulates Biden on victory

The most senior Republican in the US Senate has congratulated Democratic President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their election victories.
US Election 2020 • 15 Dec 20

Trump strikes deal to extend debt limit, spending caps

US President Donald Trump and congressional leaders have reached a deal on a two-year extension of the debt limit and federal spending caps that would avert a feared government default later this year but add to rising budget deficits.
Business • 23 Jul 19

US Senate set to reject Trump's emergency declaration

The Republican-led US Senate is set to reject the national emergency US President Donald Trump declared to build his Mexico border wall, likely forcing his first veto, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
US • 04 Mar 19

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