Jul 13 Here and Now Today on Here & Now Under Mitch McConnell’s proposal, congress would give the President the power to increase the debt ceiling by up to $2.5 trillion, as long as he simultaneously proposed spending cuts of greater size. Congress would need to muster a two-thirds majority to veto any increase. McConnell said he was forced to introduce the plan because he […] By Laura Ellis Jul 13 Here and Now Today on Here & Now Laura Ellis