The ATF failed to give its employees in Mexico a heads up that the agency’s sting operation to interdict gun smuggling was going to include letting suspected smugglers bring guns from the U.S. across the border into Mexico.
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle are cautioning not to give up yet on their ability to hammer out a debt deal that will avoid default and a downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. Brian Beutler maps out the narrow, rocky path that could lead to a compromise.
Probably too much to ask that the cable nets bring on guests with expertise on the budget or on economics to provide insight and perspective on a budget and economics story.
The full text of Speaker Boehner’s remarks.
CNN panel keeps saying how the two sides are still wrangling over spending cuts and tax increases. Have they not been paying attention to the Reid plan? No tax increases. Big spending cuts. Hello?
President Obama addresses a national TV audience from the White House at 9 p.m. ET. Topic: the debt ceiling. Watch live.
New York’s gay marriage law took effect Sunday, and couples were lined up to tie the knot:
Here’s the latest on the debt talks:
Senate Republicans are meeting at present on the Hill. Reporters are staking out that meeting, and our Brian Beutler will report whatever senators have to say after they exit the room.
President Obama will address the nation in a live national TV broadcast from the East Room of the White House at 9 p.m. ET. You can watch it live here.
Shortly thereafter, Speaker Boehner will address TV cameras in the Capitol.
Stick around. We’ll bring you all the latest as it happens.