The Latest Breaking News from Kevin McCarthy

The vote will happen “in the coming weeks,” the House speaker told the New York Stock Exchange.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is vowing to pass legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling — but only coupled with a cap on future federal spending

WASHINGTON — A moderate House Democrat from a key swing district is floating ideas for a short-term debt limit compromise and separate deficit reduction plan that includes policy proposals designed to appease both parties.

The former Treasury secretary said the U.S. should soften its rhetoric on Taiwan amid mounting tensions with China.

The potential participation of NZ in Pillar II of the Aukus agreement is a vital and necessary contribution to our security and to regional stability, argues Nicholas Khoo

A moderate House Democrat is floating ideas for a short-term debt limit compromise designed to appease both parties. 

Defence ministry says it cannot rule out ‘cognitive warfare tactics’ after disinformation during Chinese drills

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China's air force during its drills around the island and pledged to keep strengthening the armed forces, as Beijing's military activities around the island ebbed. China began the exercises, including simulated precision strikes with bombers and missile forces,…

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is preparing to unveil next week a plan that would suspend the nation’s debt ceiling for a year in return for spending concessions, according to people familiar with the talks.