Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Speaker McCarthy eyes new commission to tackle nation’s debt, but many Democrats are wary

June 22, 2023 The Associated Press

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is studying the history books and considering the appointment of a mix of lawmakers and business leaders as he lays the groundwork for a […]

Debt ceiling deal: McCarthy’s balancing act, Biden’s choice and the challenges ahead

May 31, 2023 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C.— It’s a deal no one in Washington claims to really like. But after weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have struck an agreement to raise the debt ceiling […]

Debt limit progress as Biden, McCarthy name top negotiators to avert national default

May 16, 2023 Lisa Mascaro and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Debt-limit talks shifted into an encouraging new phase Tuesday as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy named top emissaries to negotiate a deal to avert an unprecedented national default. Biden […]

Debt ceiling: McCarthy says ‘no progress’ ahead of talks Tuesday with Biden

May 15, 2023 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Monday there’s been “no progress” on debt ceiling talks ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday at the White House, as the country pushes […]

Biden, McCarthy to discuss debt limit in talks on Wednesday

January 30, 2023 Hope Yen and Zeke Miller, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday he is looking forward to discussing with President Joe Biden a “reasonable and responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling ” when the two […]