Today’s Headlines: President Biden and House Republicans have reached a deal to suspend the debt limit through 2025, preventing a federal default. The agreement includes spending limits, work requirements for SNAP recipients, and expanded benefits for veterans and others. The deal also ends the pause on student loan repayments. In Texas, the state House has impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton over bribery allegations. Turkey's President Erdogan has been reelected, and Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Senator Lindsey Graham. France threatens to block Twitter in Europe if it doesn't comply with new rules.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
AP News: Debt ceiling deal: What’s in, what’s out of the bill to avert US default
CBS News: Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
CNBC: Treasury now says it could run out of money June 5, buying time for debt ceiling talks
Texas Tribune: Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial
BBC News: Erdogan wins five more years as Turkey's president
AP News: Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments
The Wrap: France’s Digital Minister Threatens to Ban Twitter in Europe After Site Ditches Disinformation Rules
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