The week in 14 headlines

By Lauren Dezenski, CNN

This week, an urgent showdown over the debt ceiling was averted — for now — as Republicans cut a deal that pushed the deadline back by two months. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court returned for in-person proceedings for the first time since the pandemic began, kicking off what is expected to be an impactful term. 

Monday

• This week in Washington is all about the debt ceiling
• Justice Clarence Thomas asks the first question and other highlights from opening day at the Supreme Court
• Biden tells House progressives spending package needs to be between $1.9 trillion and $2.2 trillion

Tuesday

• Democrats explore new options to raise debt ceiling amid deepening standoff with GOP
• Refugee admissions to US the lowest in 40 years

Wednesday

• Biden says changing filibuster rules to raise debt ceiling is ‘a real possibility’ 
• McConnell floats debt ceiling proposal amid partisan stalemate
• Federal judge issues order blocking Texas’ 6-week abortion ban

Thursday

• Senate Judiciary Committee issues sweeping report detailing how Trump and a top DOJ lawyer attempted to overturn 2020 election
• The last-minute deal on the debt ceiling that only saves the economy for now
• McConnell’s shift on debt ceiling fight puts GOP in a bind
• Virginia’s elections will be the most telling political test yet of stringent Covid policies

Friday

• Biden points to Covid as a reason for disappointing jobs report, but argues progress is being made
• Why it matters that Supreme Court justices can look each other in the eye again

And that was the week in 14 headlines.

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