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The latest on negotiations over raising the debt ceiling

White House and congressional negotiators are no closer to reaching a deal to lift the debt ceiling. Any deal is also likely to upset parts of the Republican and Democratic caucus.
- Deirdre Walsh
Rail workers call for safety improvements in Washington state

Democratic Washington Senator Maria Cantwell said this week that lawmakers need to pass new safety rules to help prevent train derailments and prepare communities in case of railway emergencies. The legislation would also increase penalties for companies that violate federal rail safety statutes.
- Casey Martin
Slim majority wants debt ceiling raised without spending cuts, poll finds

Joe Biden and Republicans in Congress cannot agree on a path forward to avoid debt default even though Americans want to raise the debt ceiling without cutting spending, according to a new NPR poll.
- Domenico Montanaro
Republican Sen. Tim Scott is officially running for president

Scott announced his run Monday morning in North Charleston, S.C. He has been endorsed by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the second ranking Republican in the Senate.
- Washington Desk
These are some of the people who'll be impacted if the U.S. defaults on its debts

Unless Congress acts to raise the federal debt limit, the U.S. government could run short of cash to pay its bills as early as June 1. Seniors, veterans, government workers and others would suffer.
- Scott Horsley
Sen. Patty Murray pushes for over-the-counter birth control and insurance coverage

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., about her efforts to push legislation that would make birth control available without a prescription and covered by insurance.
Biden and McCarthy set to meet again Monday for debt ceiling talks

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters he had a "productive" phone call with President Biden as he travels back to Washington. Negotiators for the pair will resume talks Sunday evening.
- Scott Detrow
Colorado Springs Mayor-elect Yemi Mobolade reflects on his historic victory

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Colorado Springs Mayor-elect Yemi Mobolade about his victory in Tuesday's election. He's the first Black person to be elected mayor there.
- Ayesha Rascoe
Federal inquiry details abuses of power by Trump's CEO over Voice of America

Investigators found Trump's appointee at the U.S. Agency for Global Media repeatedly abused his power. "It just takes one's breath away," says David Seide, a lawyer who represented whistleblowers.
- David Folkenflik
Here's what could happen in markets if the U.S. defaults. Hint: It won't be pretty

Investors are still hopeful that lawmakers will clinch a deal to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. That's because failure to do so could have devastating consequences in markets.
- David Gura

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