Senate votes to raise debt limit by $2.5T, avoiding default
The Senate approved legislation Tuesday to lift the nation’s debt limit by $2.5 trillion under a deal struck between party leaders, defusing a volatile issue until after next year’s midterm elections while saddling majority Democrats with a tough vote.
WH aims to restore faith in government by improving services
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at rebuilding the public’s trust in government by making it easier to do things like renew passports, apply for Social Security benefits and get aid after natural disasters.
EXPLAINER: What is the revived US policy on Mexico border?
The Biden administration on Monday reinstated a Trump-era policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, seeking to comply with a court order and agreeing to changes and additions demanded by Mexico.
Senate aims to reject Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate is poised to approve a resolution Wednesday overturning the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
SAN JACINTO CITY COUNCIL HUMS ALONG INTO THE FUTURE
Outside the San Jacinto City Council last night, it was chilly, and inside there was warmth and friendliness. Something about this particular council reminds one of a Sunday after dinner round table where everyone has something to add, but rarely is their bad blood within the family. So it was last night.
