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McCarthy hails agreement as ‘most conservative deal we’ve ever had’ as House prepares for vote later today
Good morning, US politics readers. The House is expected to hold a final vote on the debt ceiling bill as opposition from far-right Republicans continue to grow.
Last weekend, talks spearheaded by House speaker Kevin McCarthy and president Joe Biden culminated in a tentative deal to raise the $31.4tn US debt ceiling.
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie is expected to announce his presidential bid next Tuesday in new Hampshire, Axios reports.
Former president Donald Trump has repeated his pledge to strip birthright US citizenship if he becomes president again.
President Joe Biden will meet with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team today to receive annual briefing on extreme weather preparedness.
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