Haley Byrd Wilt
Haley Byrd Wilt is an associate editor for The Dispatch. She previously reported on Congress for CNN and The Weekly Standard.
GOP Leaders Look to Build Support for Debt Deal
Kevin McCarthy aims to pass it this week—and quell a potential far-right uprising.
Discontent Grows on the Fringes Over Potential Debt Deal
It may signal a deal could emerge soon. It could also mean things are about to get messy.
Tuesday’s Make-or-Break Debt Limit Meeting
Deadline pressure is mounting for Kevin McCarthy and Joe Biden to work out a deal.
Could the Hunter Biden Probe Prompt New Ethics Legislation?
Some Senate Democrats are open to it.
Democrats Urge New Gun Laws Amid Spate of Shootings
Plus: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy begin new debt ceiling talks.
Senators Examine Worldwide Threats
Plus: A new China competition bill is in the works, and e-commerce trade benefits receive more scrutiny.
Lawmakers Dig In Despite New Debt Ceiling Deadline
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says ‘X-date’ is approaching faster than anticipated.
A Debt Deal Still Seems Out of Sight
After passing their borrowing bill, House GOP leaders are betting Democrats will blink.