South Africa could become failed state, says ANC's Fikile Mbalula
Fikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have "made a mess of our country".
2023-05-23 20:56
Biden asks aides to arrange call with McCarthy as debt ceiling talks appear stalled
President Joe Biden has asked to speak with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy once his meetings conclude in Japan, in hopes of helping to put negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling -- which have appeared mostly stalled since Friday -- back on track.
2023-05-21 17:45
Debt ceiling talks hit a snag, negotiators press pause for now
Debt ceiling talks between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office have hit a snag, and negotiators have put a pause on the talks, multiple sources tell CNN.
2023-05-20 00:53
McCarthy and Schumer optimistic about the state of debt talks
Two days after his second recent meeting in the Oval Office to discuss raising the debt ceiling, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sounded positive about the direction of debt limit talks, telling CNN he sees how they can get to a deal and that he wants a bill on the floor next week.
2023-05-19 03:24
Top Treasury official says debt limit talks have been 'constructive'
A top US economic official said Sunday that talks between congressional staff and the White House have been "constructive" as the US barrels toward a debt limit deadline that could come as soon as June 1.
2023-05-15 01:20