Biden and McCarthy Reach Debt Ceiling Deal to Avoid National Default

Biden and McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal, avoiding national default     The White House and House of Representatives have reached an agreement in debt ceiling talks. The agreement helps steer the country away from a catastrophic default on its debts. The deal was reached after weeks of contentious partisan negotiations. The White House and House of Representatives have reached an agreement in principle in debt ceiling talks, avoiding national default. “We still have a lot of work to do. But I believe this is an agreement in principle that’s worthy of the American people,” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said in a…