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Debate between US parties grow as Democrats suspend debt limit

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To prevent government shutdown, Democrats are attempting to raise the debt ceiling, but it doesn’t come without protest from Republicans.

Democrats Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi

In the United States, the Democrats are seeking to combine a short-term spending bill with the suspension of the debt limit.

This follows weeks of debate over how leaders should respond and ultimately prevent a government shutdown.

In a joint statement, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate leader Chuck Schumer said they will suspend the debt limit until the end of 2022, as Pelosi dares Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to ditch the package.

“The American people expect our Republican colleagues to live up to their responsibilities and make good on the debts they proudly helped incur in the December 2020 ‘908’ COVID package that helped American families and small businesses reeling from the COVID crisis.”

Republicans adamant they will not contribute

In protest, McConnel remains certain that the Republicans will not side with the Democrats on the decision to increase the debt limit.

“The country must never default, the debt ceiling will need to be raised. But who does that depends on who the American people elect.”

Senate Minority leader mitch McConnel says.

Schumer says it is shameful that Republicans are even considering blocking the debt ceiling raise.

The reasoning behind the move

Democrats are reassuring that their decision to raise the debt limit does not authorise or allocate new federal spending.

Rather, their decision comes in a bid to borrow extra funding which will be used to cover pre-existing expenditures already approved by Congress.

This includes the bipartisan emergency COVID-relief legislation from December and payments to Social Security recipients and veterans.

Despite this, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning that under the current circumstances, the department will reach its borrowing capacity during October, with the results potentially devastating for the US economy.

“We would emerge from this crisis a permanently weaker nation,” Yellen wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed published over the weekend.

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Albanese evacuated from Lodge due to security threat

Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety

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Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety

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– Prime Minister Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge due to a security threat.
– Australian Federal Police confirmed no current threat to public safety.

Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra due to a security threat.Federal police relocated the Prime Minister to a secure location around 6 pm.

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A comprehensive search of the protection establishment is ongoing.

The Australian Federal Police confirmed there is no current threat to public safety.

An Australian Federal Police spokesperson said they were alerted to an alleged security incident at the property, near Parliament House.

“A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located,” a statement said.

“There is no current threat to the community or public safety.

The scene at The Lodge. Photo Credit: Lexie Jeuniewic

“Further information will be provided at an appropriate time.”

This incident follows a recent event where a man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after breaching the perimeter of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, while Mr Trump and his wife Melania were in Washington.

Security Incident

Prime Minister Albanese’s evacuation highlights ongoing security concerns. Authorities are increasing vigilance in light of recent events involving high-profile figures.

Coordination between federal and local agencies remains crucial to ensure safety and security protocols are effectively executed.

Earlier in the day, Albanese recorded an hour-long interview with journalist Karl Stefanovic at The Lodge.

Last week, Mr Albanese urged Australians to “turn the temperature down” following a major defence event in Canberra that was disrupted by police-investigated incidents. 

Hundreds of attendees at the ADM Congress were evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered.  The bomb squad was then deployed to the scene. 

During another address, a rock was thrown through a hotel window causing a scramble for the exits. 

The evacuation of The Lodge comes amid heightened concerns about threats directed at elected officials across Australia.


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Notorious cartel leader El Mencho killed amid retaliatory violence

El Mencho, Mexico’s wanted cartel leader, killed in Jalisco; violence erupts nationwide, authorities on high alert.

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El Mencho, Mexico’s wanted cartel leader, killed in Jalisco; violence erupts nationwide, authorities on high alert.

Notorious cartel leader El Mencho has fallen during a high-risk military raid in Jalisco after a tip-off from a romantic partner led authorities to his hideout.

Mexican forces carried out the operation independently, with U.S. intelligence providing support in tracking his location. His death marks a critical blow to one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal networks.

Retaliatory violence has erupted across the region, causing roadblocks and casualties. Authorities remain on high alert to restore peace and prevent further chaos.

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Peter Mandelson arrested in London over alleged Epstein links

Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested in London linked to Epstein and alleged misconduct, denies any wrongdoing.

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Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested in London linked to Epstein and alleged misconduct, denies any wrongdoing.

London’s Metropolitan Police have arrested Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, as part of an investigation into his alleged connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest has triggered major political shockwaves across Westminster and beyond.

Lord Mandelson was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with investigators examining claims he may have leaked market-sensitive information to Epstein during his time as a government minister. Authorities also executed search warrants at properties in Wiltshire and Camden as the probe widened.

Mandelson, who was dismissed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and resigned from the House of Lords in February while retaining his title, has denied any wrongdoing as legal scrutiny intensifies.

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