What to Know in Washington: GOP’s Debt Limit, Spending Cut Plans

December 24, 2024, 12:06 PM UTC

House Republicans’ latest strategy to raise the debt limit next year while cutting trillions in spending is a risky one, requiring buy-in from conservatives who strongly oppose an increase in borrowing. But first you should know:

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