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Debt-ceiling countdown sparks scramble for Plan B

Top Biden officials are privately debating a controversial escape hatch.

Axios

Florida man charged with throwing explosive at Capitol riot

A Florida man accused of setting off an explosive and injuring several police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested

The Independent UK

Senator urges release of new US report on killing of Abu Akleh

The Biden administration has not acknowledged a new assessment on Israel’s fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist.

Al Jazeera

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US set to open new embassy in Tonga this month -senior US diplomat

The United States is on track to open a new embassy in Tonga this month, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Tuesday, part of efforts to step up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific region to counter China.

Reuters

Officials move inmate stuck on US death row for years

Prison officials have moved a former drug dealer convicted of killing a 16-year-old Texas girl off federal death row to serve a life sentence in another prison amid criticism he should have been moved years ago after a judge deemed him intellectually disabled and vacated his death sentence

The Independent UK

Joe Biden More Vulnerable in 2024 Primary Than Donald Trump Ever Was in 2020

If Robert Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson can draw nearly one-third of Democratic support, imagine how more conventional challengers would do.

Reason

US states opposing student loan forgiveness made false claims, files reveal

Republican states fighting Joe Biden’s plan falsely said they’d be financially impacted by the scheme, debt forgiveness group claims

The Guardian - US

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DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers

The Florida Legislature has approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican’s controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run

The Independent UK

SCOTUS ruling to affect Clean Water Act

The fate of millions of acres of wetlands hinges on five vague words in the Clean Water Act

Salon

Migrants shelter at police stations, Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics’ and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden Administration Plans to Extend Residency and Work Permits for Afghans Who Came to US Under Parole Status

The policy will protect thousands of Afghan refugees against imminent prospect of deportation. Same should be done for Ukrainians and others admitted to US using the parole power. But a permanent solution to this problem requires Congress to pass an adjustment act.

Reason

Trump maintains lead in PredictIt’s 2024 Republican presidential primary market

PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) leading at $0.50 as of May 1, 2023, followed by former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.29, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.15. Biden has held the lead in this market since Jan. 22, 2023. No other candidate has…

Ballotpedia

Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

Facing the risk of a government default as soon as June 1, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to a White House meeting for talks next week

The Independent UK

Texas gov to Chicago mayor: Take your complaints on migrant busing to President Biden

As Chicago resorts to sheltering some migrants on police station floors, Greg Abbott told Lori Lightfoot it was “ironic to hear you complain about Chicago’s struggle to deal with a few thousand illegal immigrants, which is a fraction of the record-high numbers we deal with in Texas on a regular…

Chicago Sun-Times

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Roll Call

Senate, for now, defers to Biden and McCarthy on debt talks - Roll Call

Senators are so far standing firm on letting Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden work out how to address the debt limit.

Daily Mirror

Biden to send 1,500 troops to Mexican border as migrant crossings set to increase

The Biden administration will send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions. However, they will not be asked to assist with law enforcement

Marie Claire

Who Turned Down an Invitation to King Charles' Coronation?

The king's former sister-in-law will not be in attendance.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration sending 1,500 more soldiers to Mexico border

Troops will assist with administrative duties as US prepares for end of contentious Title 42 border restriction.

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Axios

House Democrats plan to force debt ceiling vote as 'catastrophic' default nears

Centrist Republicans quickly shut down the idea of supporting a clean debt ceiling vote.

The Conversation

Yellen puts Congress on notice over impending debt default date: 5 essential reads on what's at stake

Lawmakers have been given notice of a new deadline if they are to avoid a damaging default on U.S. debt: June 1, 2023.

The Independent UK

US to lift most federal Covid-19 vaccine mandates next week

The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends

The Guardian - US

AOC says Feinstein’s refusal to retire is ‘causing great harm’ to US courts

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the California Democratic senator should retire, amid a long absence from Congress due to ill health

Axios

Student loan relief would be torpedoed by GOP debt ceiling bill

Some GOP legislators are "hell-bent on blocking the relief" borrowers depend on, an advocate told Axios.

Reason

The Clock Is Ticking: U.S. Could Default on Debt Payments by June 1

It's time for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to strike a deal that will avoid a default and cut spending.

The Independent UK

Biden administration to send 1,500 troops to US-Mexico border for expected migrant surge

The Biden administration is planning to deploy 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions

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