Debt deal reached. What now?

Biden and McCarthy reached a deal on the debt ceiling – but it faces an uncertain future in Congress. It's the weekend's biggest news.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Short List Mon May 29 2023 Debt ceiling deal reached President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a tentative agreement Saturday to raise the nation's debt limit and cut government spending, capping  a rollercoaster round of negotiations that has brought the nation to the brink of default and economic disaster. The deal now faces an unclear outlook in Congress, where progressive Democrats and hardline Republicans have both criticized components of the agreement. 🔎 Here's a look at what's in the deal – and what's not. • Next battle in debt ceiling saga? Biden and McCarthy race to find votes. 🇺🇸 Biden honors fallen troops "Never forget the price that was paid to protect our democracy," President Joe Biden implored the nation during a Memorial Day speech full of reflections and tributes at National Arlington Cemetery after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The president, as he has in past years, remarked on the death of his own son, Beau Biden, an Iraq War veteran who died of brain cancer in 2015. "He didn't perish in the battlefield. It was cancer that stole him from us," Biden said. "As it is for so many of you. The pain of his loss is with us every day but (is) particularly sharp on Memorial Day." Biden said Americans have a responsibility to "ensure that sacrifice was not in vain." • More than 1.3 million soldiers have died fighting for America. These images pay tribute to the enormity of their sacrifice. President Joe Biden participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. MANDEL NGAN, AFP via Getty Images Texas House impeaches Attorney General Ken Paxton Texas' GOP-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday  on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust — a sudden, historic rebuke of a fellow Republican who rose to be a star of the conservative legal movement despite years of scandal and alleged crimes. The move constitutes an abrupt downfall for one of the GOP's most prominent legal combatants and triggers Paxton's immediate suspension from office pending the outcome of a trial in the state Senate. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has remained silent. • 'Child abuse': Texas AG investigating two hospitals for gender-affirming care. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in 2017. Tony Gutierrez, AP Real quick • 'Succession' finale': Which backstabbing Roy family member became the Waystar CEO? • As Supreme Court turns toward end of term, Americans battling the government are winning. • Helpless: How often do police injure, kill people who call 911? • FDA warns about herbal pain relief drug kratom: What to know about side effects. • Blue Ivy Carter joined mom Beyoncé in a surprise appearance at the Renaissance tour. Boston Celtics on precipice of historic NBA comeback In 150 tries, no NBA team has ever returned from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series. The Boston Celtics will get a chance to be the first Monday night after Derrick White's buzzer-beating put-back on Saturday forced a decisive Game 7 (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT) in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. White grabbed a rebound near the rim on a missed Marcus Smart 3-point attempt and made the game-winning basket. Down 3-0 a week ago, the Celtics avoided elimination for the fifth consecutive game since trailing Philadelphia 3-2 in the conference semifinals. The winner faces Denver in the NBA Finals. • With Celtics on verge of unprecedented rally, it's hard to see Heat winning Game 7. | Opinion The Boston Celtics' Derrick White celebrates with Jayson Tatum after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 6. Sam Navarro, USA TODAY Sports Turkey's Erdogan wins another term, could govern until 2029 Turkey's all-powerful leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a presidential election runoff Sunday, a victory that means he can extend his rule into a third decade.  The vote between Erdogan and challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu came after neither candidate received at least 50% support from Turkey's voters in a May 14 election. The vote resonates beyond the borders of the NATO ally. Erdogan helped broker a grain deal between warring Russia and Ukraine and blocked Sweden from joining NATO. But he has also eroded Turkey's democratic institutions, aggressively consolidating his own power.👉 Read more. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to supporters at the presidential palace after winning reelection in a runoff on May 29, 2023 in Ankara, Turkey. Chris McGrath, Getty Images Josef Newgarden wins first Indy 500 Two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden prevailed in a one-lap shootout with defending race winner Marcus Ericsson on Sunday after incidents in the closing laps brought out multiple red flags in the 107th running of the iconic race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Newgarden, who won his 27th career IndyCar race, had never finished better than third in 11 previous attempts at The Brickyard. 🏁  Read more. • Indy 500 fan 'thought somebody was pranking me' when flying runaway tire hit her car. Josef Newgarden celebrates with milk after winning the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Kyiv absorbs 'most massive' drone attack of war At least one person has been killed after Kyiv was subjected to the "most massive" drone attack since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began 15 months ago, a five-hour bombardment as the ancient city prepared to celebrate the anniversary of its founding Sunday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said preliminary information indicated Kyiv's air defenses shot down more than 40 drones. Ukraine said that Saturday night was also record-breaking in terms of Shahed drone attacks across the country. The attacks come against the backdrop of Russia's ambassador to the U.K., Andrei Kelin, warning of an escalation in Ukraine. 👉 Here's the latest. • 'The time has come to take back what is ours': Ukraine signals counteroffensive is coming. • 'Where is the music?' Quiet of Poland perplexes burned 4-year-old from war-torn Ukraine. Russia fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv on Monday, sending panicked residents running for shelter in an unusual daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital following overnight strikes. SERGEI SUPINSKY, AFP via Getty Images P.S. Like this roundup of stories? Sign up for "The Short List" newsletter here. This is a compilation of stories from across the USA TODAY Network. Contributing: Associated Press. Fla. mom who challenged Amanda Gorman poem and other books says she only read parts of the material The Florida mom whose complaints prompted an acclaimed poem and multiple books to be restricted also apologized for an antisemitic post she shared. READ MORE Advertisement 8 rescued, no deaths reported after building collapse in Iowa Eight people have been rescued after the partial collapse of a six-story apartment building in the eastern Iowa city of Davenport on Sunday evening. READ MORE ESPN personality uses social media posts as weapon against trans women Sam Ponder, host of ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown," posted anti-transgender tweets, claiming she's speaking up for women's sports. READ MORE California man stops bank robbery by talking to suspect, his former neighbor A California man stopped an attempted bank robbery in Woodland by talking to the suspect, who was his former neighbor. The incident ended with a hug. READ MORE NBA investigating ref over potential use of burner account NBA is investigating referee Eric Lewis over potential use of a burner Twitter account that responded to messages critical of him and other officials. READ MORE Bear euthanized after attacking two children in Pennsylvania Two bears were captured, and one was euthanized, after a bear attacked two children in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. READ MORE Watch: King Charles' guards pay tribute to Tina Turner at palace Tina Turner received musical tributes from King Charles' guards at Buckingham Palace and Princess Grace of Monaco's granddaughter. Watch the videos. READ MORE Creepy Dolls that washed up on Texas beaches auctioned off The Mission-Aransas Reserve at the University of Texas Marine Institute has sold their best beach finds to help rehabilitate sea turtles and birds. READ MORE Hidden money: How to find unclaimed money that belongs to you. It may seem like a scam, but unclaimed funds really could be yours. Here's are the legitimate places to search and find money that may belong to you. READ MORE State Farm will no longer insure new homes in California because of wildfire risks State Farm will no longer provide home insurance to new California customers because of wildfire risks and an increase in construction costs. 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