The State of Debt Ceiling Talks

The State of Debt Ceiling Talks

THE SIGNAL

The House is on recess, and Republican negotiators left the Capitol late Thursday night without a finalized deal on the debt ceiling. Still, several officials have indicated they’re closing in on a deal, expressing optimism they can get something worked out before the default deadline in six days.
White House negotiators have been working with Republicans for over a week to iron out a deal as both parties have dug in their heels and refuse to budge on their top priorities. But it appears officials are close to an agreement that satisfies some Democratic demands, as well as some GOP requirements, according to leaked details that made their way through the halls of the Capitol on Thursday.
WHITE HOUSE NOT BUDGING ON WORK REQUIREMENTS, CAUSING AN IMPASSE IN NEGOTIATIONS
However, it’s not yet clear whether such a deal will win the support of rank-and-file lawmakers, as both Democrats and Republicans have expressed opposition to …

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