BBCNEWS BBC July 6, 2024
hello, i'm lukwesa burak. president biden has said a deal with republicans to raise the us government debt ceiling is very close and he's optimistic it will be achieved. the two sides have a little more breathing room after the treasury secretary, janet yellen, extended the deadline slightly, saying the government would not run out of money untiljune 5. they're working on an agreement that would ensure no repeat of the stand—off before next year's presidential election. as the clock ticked down to the midnight deadline — which hasjust passed — mr biden hinted a deal might be no...