we begin right here in washington d.c. where democrats and republicans are scrambling to close a deal on raising the federal debt limit. there is still no deal in place but as many lawmakers leave for a holiday weekend. president biden has hinted a deal might be not be too far away. with regards to the debt limit, things are looking good, i m very optimistic. i hope we will have some clearer evidence tonight, before the clock strikes 12, that we have a deal. but it is very close and i am optimistic. so according to the president, we might get the news of a deal in under three hours time. a top republican negotiator, patrick mchenry, says he s hopeful a deal will come together before midnight but significant challenges remain. earlier, the us treasury secretary janet yellen sending this letter to congressional leaders. she now says the us has until june 5th to avoid a default. she had previously said june 1st. if republicans and the white house fail to reach a comprimise, t
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