In Brief: SAG-AFTRA negotiators mulling studios’ “final offer,” and more Monday, November 6 by ABC NewsFollowing a brief virtual meeting with CEOs on Saturday, November 4, SAG-union leaders continued on Sunday to weigh the studios' final offer. "We received an offer today from the AMPTP, which they characterized as their "Last, Best, and Final Offer, " the SAG-AFTRA Theatrical... Read More.
McCarthy says negotiators ‘made progress’ but no deal as default deadline nears Friday, May 26 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- With potential default just six days away, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy arrived at the Capitol Friday telling reporters he remained optimistic despite no deal in hand.McCarthy said negotiators "made progress" overnight but wouldn't get into specifics of the framework being discussed."And I'm... Read More.
Debt ceiling negotiators ‘making progress,’ Biden says even as deal remains elusive Thursday, May 25 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Seeking to strike a reassuring tone despite days of negotiations, President Joe Biden said Thursday afternoon that he's had several "productive conversations" with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and their teams are "making progress" on debt ceiling talks as the country inches closer... Read More.
McCarthy sends GOP negotiators to White House 8 days before potential default Wednesday, May 24 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- After three weeks of negotiations and eight days from a possible default, as of Wednesday there was still no breakthrough in talks to avert potential financial catastrophe as soon as June 1.Shortly before noon, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters he was sending... Read More.
McCarthy sends GOP negotiators to White House eight days before potential default Wednesday, May 24 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- After three weeks of negotiations and eight days from a possible default, as of Wednesday there was still no breakthrough in talks to avert a potential financial catastrophe as soon as June 1.Shortly before noon, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters he... Read More.
McCarthy praises debt limit negotiators, but GOP hardliners say talks should stop Thursday, May 18 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- As House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expressed his most positive view yet on debt ceiling talks, a group of hardline conservatives on Thursday urged Republicans to stop negotiating altogether.McCarthy said that while no deal has been reached, they're in a "much better place"... Read More.
Clock is ticking on the Senate’s gun deal: Negotiators stuck on two issues as recess looms Monday, June 20 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The clock is ticking for Senate negotiators working to reach a final agreement on an anti-gun violence package before the Fourth of July recess.After agreeing earlier this month on a framework for the deal -- including enhanced background checks for those ages... Read More.
Gun deal negotiators may finish draft of new law this week, ahead of speedy vote, Sen. John Cornyn says Monday, June 13 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Now that a tentative deal on trying to curb gun violence has been reached in the Senate, negotiators are working to make the proposal a reality -- and fast.Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the lead Republican on the gun talks, said Monday... Read More.
Senate negotiators strike deal for $10 billion in COVID funding Monday, April 4 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Key Senate negotiators have announced that they have struck a deal to move forward on legislation that will provide an additional $10 billion in COVID relief.Half of the funds will go to development and the purchase of therapeutics. The other half of... Read More.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine agrees to meet with Russian negotiators at Belarus border Sunday, February 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Russia's military launched a long-feared invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, attacking its ex-Soviet neighbor from multiple directions despite warnings of dire consequences from the United States and the international community.Thursday's attacks followed weeks of escalating tensions in the region. In a... Read More.