Coverage dated December 5, 2021 to December 7, 2021

McConnell Agrees to Let Democrats Own the Debt Limit Increase

Headline from PJ Media, on the newest of 2 developments

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have agreed on a process to raise the nation's debt limit.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Dec 7, 2021
Mitch McConnell moves to cut deal on debt ceiling but faces GOP resistance
Headline from KTVZ Bend ·
Dec 8, 2021Newest
McConnell Agrees to Let Democrats Own the Debt Limit Increase
Headline from PJ Media ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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21 articles, oldest first.

The New Republic
Republicans Will Never Help Democrats Avoid a Debt Ceiling Crisis (opens The New Republic)
Published Dec 5, 2021
The New Republic's feed description
This is a lesson that Democratic lawmakers learned the hard way during the Obama era, only to forget it.
KTVZ Bend
Mitch McConnell moves to cut deal on debt ceiling but faces GOP resistance (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Dec 6, 2021
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Manu Raju, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is quietly moving to concoct a plan that would allow the nation’s borrowing limit to be raised and force Democrats to ultimately cast the decisive and politically toxic vote — but he’ll first have to sell it t…
CNN
McConnell cuts deal with Democrats on new plan to avoid default (opens CNN)
Published Dec 6, 2021
CNN's feed description
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have reached an agreement to create a one-time process that would let Democrats raise the debt ceiling on their votes alone, a deal that underscores the lengths the GOP leader will go to avoid a damaging default without …
Politico
McConnell pitches GOP on new strategy to raise debt limit (opens Politico)
Published Dec 6, 2021
Politico's feed description
Senate leaders are trying to find a path forward to avoid a debt cliff without Republican votes.
Insider
Mitch McConnell is taking a big gamble on lifting the debt limit that could spark a GOP revolt (opens Insider)
Published Dec 6, 2021
Insider's feed description
McConnell might help Democrats lift the debt ceiling and he's counting on his party to back him up. Or it could backfire on him and spark a revolt.
Newsweek
Republicans reject Mitch McConnell's plan to raise the debt ceiling (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 6, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
The federal government is expected to default on its debts by January 28 unless an agreement is reached.
CNN
McConnell moves to cut deal on debt ceiling but faces GOP resistance (opens CNN)
Published Dec 6, 2021
CNN's feed description
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is quietly moving to concoct a plan that would allow the nation's borrowing limit to be raised and force Democrats to ultimately cast the decisive and politically toxic vote — but he'll first have to sell it to Republicans.
PJ Media
McConnell Agrees to Let Democrats Own the Debt Limit Increase (opens PJ Media)
Published Dec 7, 2021
PJ Media's feed description
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have agreed on a process to raise the nation's debt limit.
Fox News
GOP senators frustrated with McConnell deal to raise debt limit, as monthslong standoff appears close to end (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 7, 2021
Fox News's feed description
Senate Republicans appear likely to grudgingly accept a deal Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell struck to raise the debt ceiling.
Breitbart News
Mitch McConnell Teases Fast-Track Debt Ceiling (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 7, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description
Mitch McConnell has pitched Republicans to back a measure to allow Democrats to fast-track approval of a bill to address the debt ceiling.
Newsweek
Why Mitch McConnell is working with Democrats to lift debt ceiling (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 7, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
The effects of the U.S. defaulting on its debts could have potentially catastrophic economic consequences.
Insider
Trump rips McConnell for not using the debt ceiling to block Biden's agenda, saying Democrats' social spending bill will 'destroy our country, the fabric of the country as we know it' (opens Insider)
Published Dec 7, 2021
Insider's feed description
"The debt ceiling is psychological," Trump told Hugh Hewitt. Biden's Build Back Better plan is not, he added. "This is fact."
Politico
How Schumer and McConnell got the debt deal done (opens Politico)
Published Dec 7, 2021
Politico's feed description
The agreement to raise the debt ceiling between the two Senate leaders might mark a high point for their relationship. Don't expect it to last.
Breitbart News
McConnell Filibuster Carveout for Debt Ceiling to Protect His 'Ego' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 7, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description
Mitch McConnell's efforts to fast-track the debt ceiling is a tactic to protect his own "ego," a former senior GOP aide told Breitbart News.
Truthout
Republicans Are So Determined to Obstruct Debt Limit, They’re Bucking McConnell (opens Truthout)
Published Dec 7, 2021
Truthout's feed description
Republicans are rejecting a plan favored by Sen. Mitch McConnell in order to threaten economic disaster.
Vox
What’s up with the debt ceiling? (opens Vox)
Published Dec 7, 2021
Vox's feed description
The Senate has come up with a unique solution to avoid default.

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