After days of default threats, Republicans got some of their spending-cut demands but held the line on major Democratic priorities.
After days of default threats, the debt limit-budget agreement was worked out, giving Republicans some of their spending-cut demands but holding the line on major Democratic priorities.
Biden’s speech on Friday, scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT, will be the most extended remarks from the Democratic president on the compromise. He largely remained quiet publicly during negotiations, a decision that frustrated some members of his party but was intended to give space for both sides to reach a deal.
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