This week, an urgent showdown over the debt ceiling was averted -- for now -- as Republicans cut a deal that pushed the deadline back by two months. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court returned for in-person proceedings for the first time since the pandemic began, kicking off what is expected to be an impactful term.
Monday
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This week in Washington is all about the debt ceilingJustice Clarence Thomas asks the first question and other highlights from opening day at the Supreme CourtBiden tells House progressives spending package needs to be between $1.9 trillion and $2.2 trillion
Tuesday
Democrats explore new options to raise debt ceiling amid deepening standoff with GOPRefugee admissions to US the lowest in 40 years
Wednesday
Biden says changing filibuster rules to raise debt ceiling is 'a real possibility' McConnell floats debt ceiling proposal amid partisan stalemateFederal judge issues order blocking Texas' 6-week abortion ban
Thursday
Senate Judiciary Committee issues sweeping report detailing how Trump and a top DOJ lawyer attempted to overturn 2020 electionThe last-minute deal on the debt ceiling that only saves the economy for nowMcConnell's shift on debt ceiling fight puts GOP in a bindVirginia's elections will be the most telling political test yet of stringent Covid policies
Friday
Biden points to Covid as a reason for disappointing jobs report, but argues progress is being madeWhy it matters that Supreme Court justices can look each other in the eye again
And that was the week in 14 headlines.
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