Laura Litvan

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Student Loan-Relief Backers Warn Biden 'Failure Isn't An Option'

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Proponents of student loan forgiveness say President Biden has other options if his original plan is struck down.

Could $25 Billion In Social Security Payments Force A Debt-Limit Deal?

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The debt-ceiling crisis could potentially lead to Social Security payment delays for millions of Americans.

Hopes For Bipartisan Social Security Fix Dimmed By Biden-GOP Tensions

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Social Security's trust funds are set to exhaust their reserves by 2035, when today's 54-year-olds reach full retirement.

Congressional Divisions Over FDIC Cap Threaten Action On Failing Banks

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The GOP Freedom Caucus has come out against hiking the cap, while some progressive lawmakers want a large increase.

Chances For Year-End Tax Package In Congress Are Slipping Away

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Republicans want to preserve 2017 tax cut provisions. Democrats want to keep a big child tax credit.

Wealthy Business Owners Are At Center Of Fight Over Biden's Tax Plan

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Democrats want to expand taxes on some businesses to bolster Medicare. Sen. Joe Manchin wants a closer look.

Democrats Drop Year-End Push On Biden Economic Plan Amid Discord

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The delay to next year is the latest set back for legislation that Democrats have been wrangling over since April.

Schumer-McConnell Debt Talks Drag As CBO Adds To Cash Warnings

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Congressional leaders have just two weeks to work through their impasse.

SALT Cap Splinters Democrats Rushing For Deal On Biden Plan

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The party's progressive wing has resisted changes they say are too beneficial to billionaires.

Democrats Clash On Billionaire Tax As Neal Rejects Senate Plan

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A levy on the assets of billionaires was rejected in negotiations.

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