Democrats Look to 14th Amendment as They Advise Biden Against GOP Agreement

A coalition of Senate Democrats has urged President Biden to consider utilizing the 14th Amendment during debt ceiling negotiations with House Republicans.

Senate Democrats has urged President Biden to consider debt ceiling negotiations with House Republicans.

A coalition of Senate Democrats has urged President Biden to consider utilizing the 14th Amendment during debt ceiling negotiations with House Republicans.

Concerns are raised about reaching an agreement with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Recent progress has been reported in debt limit talks between Biden and McCarthy, but a group of Democrats remains skeptical

Senator Bernie Sanders emphasizes that Republicans are willing to hold the economy hostage unless the president gives in to all their demands,

The legislation passed by House Republicans, which ties raising the debt limit to spending cuts, is criticized by Democrats for potentially rolling back Biden's key legislative achievements.

Biden has shown a willingness to negotiate with McCarthy, although the focus is on the budget rather than raising the debt ceiling.

Democrats highlight McCarthy's limited negotiating capacity within his party and the concessions made to more extreme factions,

Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizes that it is Congress's responsibility to raise the debt ceiling and prevent default.