BBCNEWS World July 6, 2024
both men said talks were "productive" and repeated their stance that a default is off the table. to avoid that, though, they'll have to work out an agreement within the next ten days. my college michelle fleury explains. even before president biden met with house speaker kevin mccarthy, negotiators were once again around the table, trying to strike a deal to avoid a default. now, sources say the white house is now offering to keep spending flat from this year to next, while republicans — they say they want to increase defence spending while cutting everything else by up to 22%. tre...