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'Enough is enough': After Mitch McConnell's latest fall, MAGA calls for his retirement


Published on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 10:20 GMT by McClatchyDC   Print publication without navigation

  • A Tuesday fall marked another health episode spurring calls for 82-year-old Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell's retirement.

The article from McClatchy DC discusses the ongoing debate over the debt ceiling in the U.S. Congress. As the deadline to raise or suspend the debt ceiling approaches, there is significant tension between Democrats and Republicans. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been pushing for spending cuts in exchange for Republican support to lift the debt ceiling, while President Joe Biden and Democrats advocate for a clean increase without conditions. The article highlights the potential economic repercussions of failing to raise the debt ceiling, including a possible default on U.S. debt which could lead to financial market turmoil. It also mentions the historical context, noting that similar standoffs have occurred in the past, but the current political climate adds complexity due to narrow majorities in Congress and deep partisan divides. Key figures like Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have warned about the catastrophic impact of not addressing the debt ceiling, urging Congress to act swiftly to avoid economic disaster.

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