Civil Politics (5/16/25): We're All Pretty Moody

Further Reading:

Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt - LINK

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. It refused - LINK

U.S. could face default by August if Congress doesn't address debt ceiling, Bessent says - LINK

Conservatives block Trump agenda bill from advancing in major setback for GOP leaders - LINK

Video shows the moment Newark's air traffic control screens went black - LINK

FAA holds meeting with US airlines to cap Newark flights - LINK

Senate Republicans move toward vote on California emissions waiver - LINK

James Comey is under investigation for his '8647' Instagram post. What does it mean? - LINK

Trump's critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal - LINK

France gave the US Statue of Liberty, Qatar offered Trump $400M plane. Experts say it’s not the same - LINK