For You: Why I Changed My Mind on the Debt Limit

Plus, Biden and McCarthy to Discuss Debt Limit as a Possible Default Looms

May 9, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Biden and McCarthy to Discuss Debt Limit as a Possible Default Looms Behind the Scenes at the Westminster Dog Show The Coin, the Constitution, Premium Bonds: The Debt Limit Workarounds What is Victory Day in Russia, and why is it so significant? Striker Will Never Know He Wasn't Best in Show Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Laurence H. Tribe Why I Changed My Mind on the Debt Limit Congress shouldn't be able to invoke an arbitrary dollar limit to force the president to do its bidding. Roxane Gay Making People Uncomfortable Can Now Get You Killed People who deem themselves judge, jury and executioner walk among us, and we have no real way of knowing when they will turn on us. Daniel Pfeiffer If I Were Sitting in the White House, This Is What Would Scare Me About Kevin McCarthy The 2023 debt ceiling crisis seems much more dangerous than the ones Obama dealt with when I worked in the West Wing. Robert Hockett This Is What Would Happen if Biden Ignores the Debt Ceiling and Calls McCarthy's Bluff There might be short-term chaos in the economy and the markets, but we will be better off as a country in the long term. Margaret Renkl It's Been Six Weeks, and We Are Fighting Here in Nashville After the Covenant school shooting, our governor may finally listen to the majority of people calling for action on gun violence. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration's support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most previous spy chiefs. Roman and Kendall Roy's 'Succession' Pads Hit the Market — for Real Brokers are hoping the mystique of the fictional Roy family can help sell the multimillion dollar homes. Can Actual Rats Save the Mall? Animal centers have been cropping up in shopping centers across the country, taking advantage of retail space offered at discounted rates. Among the Victims in Texas Shooting: A Wounded 6-Year-Old Who Lost His Parents and Brother Some of the dead and injured belonged to the same families. The Mendoza sisters, in elementary school, both died. The Connection Between Seasonal Allergies and Mental Health Studies suggest that allergens could play a role in mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Here's what to know and how to get help if you need it. 10 Boxed Wines That Are Really Good, Seriously Thoughtful winemakers, motivated by environmental concerns, are turning to boxes. Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain's El Rocío Pilgrimage The annual spectacle, featuring fanciful caravans and riders on horseback, is arguably the most potent visual representation of Andalusian culture. Chaos and Shortages in Parts of Occupied Ukraine Amid Russian Evacuation Orders Running short of food, fuel and cash, and with a Ukrainian counteroffensive imminent, many civilians are defying a directive by occupation forces, unsure where they would go. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018