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On Friday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrote a letter to congressional leaders warning that the U.S. would hit its debt limit on January 19 and encouraged Congress to "act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," CNBC reported.

Cox Automotive reported that its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), which tracks the auction prices of used cars, plunged the most on record in December from a year ago as the auto market cools.

"Our system is built on checks and balances. It's time for us to be a check and provide some balance to the president's policies," McCarthy said.

Those hoping for a Christmastime government shutdown were once again disappointed when Congress passed a 4,000-page, $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations bill that few, if any, Representatives and Senators read before voting on.

Inflation is over, the administration crows, even as Congress works to pass another massive spending bill — this time, $1.7 trillion.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) wheeled in the massive omnibus bill to mock the 4,155 page legislation that was made public this week.

Utility costs have surged across the nation this year, leaving millions of Americans falling behind on their monthly bills.

Donald Trump has endorsed California Republican Kevin McCarthy in his bid for House Speaker.

In an interview with Fox Business, Republican Senator Rand Paul (KY) said Republicans are "emasculated" by going along with the Democrats' fiscal plans but still claiming to be Conservative.

Activist suggests Black-owned businesses should receive $250,000 and 15-20 acres of land.