Despite many conservatives speaking out against it, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is not ready to give up on a GOP deal that would fund the government before it runs out of money by the end of the month. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the tricky situation McCarthy is in. Even if this short-term spending bill did pass through the House, it doesn ... Show More
Dec 2024
House GOP Defy Trump, Pass Bill Without Debt Limit Demand
The latest plan would extend government funding into March and includes disaster relief and farming provisions, but does not include a suspension of the debt limit, which President-elect Donald Trump has been demanding that Republicans address. This was “Plan C” for GOP lawmakers ... Show More
46m 39s
May 2023
Kevin McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Dilemma
<p>Last week, Speaker Kevin McCarthy persuaded Republicans to narrowly pass a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling, setting up high-stakes negotiations with the Biden administration.</p><p>Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress for The New York Times, explains the risks this might p ... Show More
21m 59s
Jan 2021
Thursday, January 28, 2021: Biden Still Wants A Bipartisan Covid Relief Deal
President Biden is still looking for a bipartisan covid relief deal, while the Democratic leaders in the House and Senate signal they're ready to move forward without Republican support.
Plus, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy meets with former President Trump in Florida, ... Show More
41m 31s
Jan 2023
Still no Speaker, Idaho murders evidence, voters on Capitol chaos
Kevin McCarthy tells CNN “I’m not putting a timeline on it” as he fails to clinch votes for Speaker on the 11th ballot, with the House voting to adjourn until noon tomorrow, buying him more time to make a deal. Republican Rep-elect Ryan Zinke joins to discuss the progress being m ... Show More
1h 20m