President Biden would not use the 14th Amendment to unilaterally raise the debt ceiling, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo says: 'I think the president and the secretary have been very clear that that will not solve our problems now.'
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"Lives and livelihoods are on the line because MAGA Republicans have chosen to use them, use the American people, as a bargaining chip." Asked if there are any in-person meetings scheduled for today, he responded, “Not that I’m aware of.”Rep. McHenry decries leaks, says 'I want an agreement'Rep. McHenry decried leaks about debt ceilings talks on his way into a meeting with the speaker, and told reporters he's just focused on striking a deal.
Also at the ceremony is Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key negotiator on the debt ceiling for the Biden administration.
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