McCarthy warns debt ceiling talks with Biden are still ‘far apart’
Biden, 80, said this weekend he was “optimistic” about the negotiations but told reporters Monday morning he had no updates before departing Delaware to attend his granddaughter Maisy’s graduation from the University of Pennsylvania.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Monday that debt ceiling talks with President Biden remain “far apart” ahead of a planned Tuesday meeting.Last week, McCarthy told reporters that Biden lacked “seriousness” in discussions involving the president, the speaker, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell .
President Biden said this weekend he was “optimistic” about the negotiations but refused to take questions Monday morning.On Friday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said meetings involving White House and congressional staffers “have been productive,” but did not give further details.
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