Crunch time on Capitol Hill as debt and funding deadlines loom
Congress faces a looming debt limit by November 3 and a deadline to extend or raise the highway funding. Senate Republicans press the House for action on borrowing while Democrats seek bipartisan progress on the budget. Senate leaders warn of potential delays and emphasize quick movement on a short term surface transportation extension. The day’s work also includes bipartisan work on a cybersecurity information sharing bill amid industry pushback.
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Debt limit questions and answers as deadline nears
The Associated Press explains what the debt limit is why it must be raised and what could happen if the United States defaults. It covers deadlines potential timing of payments and how default differs from a government shutdown as political pressures intensify.
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New Jersey Dentist Bets on Trump With $500 Gift
The 56 year old James Radcliffe donated five hundred dollars to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to show support amid store boycotts and Univision pullouts. He says large donors matter less than signaling belief in Trump’s tough talk on immigration and a better future for America.
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Trump Rebuffs Donor Pressure as Campaign Finances Rise
Trump reports 5.4 million in campaign spending with over 1.4 million paid to Trump businesses. Supporters note his self funding while acknowledging small donor contributions totaling around 4 million, with 70 percent under 200 dollars. Trump says he uses his own money and welcomes any contributions without strings. James Dewhurst, 85, Moraga investor, says Trump can say what he wants and won’t honor anyone after election.
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Trump struggles to win Hispanic support in AP poll
An AP Gfk poll shows Donald Trump is widely unpopular with Hispanics while Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio are their preferred GOP choices. The survey notes many candidates lack recognition among Hispanics, complicating Trump’s path to the nomination and general election.
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Chicago gun debate centers on Obama's hometown role
Washington reports Chicago as focal point in the national gun law dispute. A August shooting near Obama’s home underscores arguments for tougher federal rules, citing Chicago’s 408 homicides this year and local bans since 1982. Presidential tone and opposition claims are analyzed.
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