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U.S. could default as early as June 1, Yellen warns Congress

by Ashley Murray, Tennessee Lookout May 2, 2023 WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Monday that the U.S. could default in as soon as one month if Congress does not act to raise the nation’s borrowing limit — a prediction that prompted President Joe Biden to call...

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred preparing to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024, sources say

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2023 "U.S. Rep. Colin Allred preparing to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024, sources say" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues....