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May 27: Biden says debt deal ‘very close.’ Texas AG Paxton invites supporters to protest at state Capitol.

Good morning! It’s Saturday May 27, 2023. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. Biden says debt deal ‘very close,’ work requirements still at issue

President Joe Biden talks with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 26, 2023, as he heads to Camp David for the weekend. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

2. Texas AG Paxton invites supporters to protest at state Capitol

FILE – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in Dallas on June 22, 2017. A Republican-led investigative committee on Thursday, May 25, 2023, recommended impeaching Paxton, the state’s top lawyer. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

3. US military struggles to overcome recruiting shortfalls

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth is greeted at the Chicago Military Academy as she heads into meetings with young members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in Chicago, on Feb. 15, 2023. Army recruiters are struggling to meet enlistment goals, and they say one of their biggest hurdles is getting back into high schools so they can meet students one on one. During three days of back-to-back meetings across Chicago last month, Wormuth met with students, school leaders, college heads, recruiters and an array of young people involved in ROTC or JROTC programs. (AP Photo/Lolita Baldor)

4. Judge halts South Carolina’s abortion law

Circuit Judge Clifton Newman hears arguments on whether he should halt enforcement of South Carolina’s new law banning abortion when cardiac activity is detected during a hearing, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Columbia, South Carolina. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

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TRAVELING THIS WEEKEND? HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Clint Henderson, “The Points Guy,” has three tips to make the most of your travel plans this Memorial Day weekend on planes, roads and cruises.


The Carnival Valor, seen here in 2020, returned to its home port in New Orleans following Wednesday’s incident. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

📅 What we’re watching

🔴 Memorial Day weekend begins with ceremonies across the country honoring those who gave their lives in service to America.

🔴 Vice President Kamala Harris gives the commencement address at the West Point class of 2023 graduation.

🔴 The 76th Cannes Film Festival concludes with a closing ceremony and the screening of Peter Sohn’s Disney animated comedy “Elemental.”

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