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McCarthy says Biden would rather default on debt than upset "socialists"

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"The White House is moving backward in negotiations," McCarthy said.

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  1. McCarthy called Biden's bluff on the debt ceiling

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  2. Biden, McCarthy quietly negotiate ahead of debt limit deadline after months of partisan rhetoric

    Headline from Washington Times ·

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    McCarthy says Biden would rather default on debt than upset "socialists"

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  1. PoliticusUSA

    Kevin McCarthy Hit A New Level Of Fail As He Falsely Claims Biden Wants Default (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) seems to think he is in charge, but his fear looks to grow as he falsely claims that President Biden wants a default.

  2. The Daily Caller

    ‘They Want A Default’: McCarthy Says House GOP Making Little Progress With Biden On Debt Ceiling (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Kevin McCarthy has expressed little confidence about negotiations between himself and President Joe Biden to reach a deal on the debt ceiling.

  3. FOX Business

    Biden to meet Tuesday with McCarthy on debt limit: 'I think we'll be able to do it' (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    President Biden called himself a "congenital optimist" and signaled an openness to some form of compromise with Republicans on raising the debt limit.

  4. PoliticusUSA

    Kevin McCarthy Freaks Out As Biden Refuses To Be His Debt Limit Hostage (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    Speaker McCarthy attacked President Biden for leaving the country on an overseas trip while he is trying to hold America hostage.

  5. FOX Business

    Kevin McCarthy doubles down on GOP's debt ceiling stance: 'I never give up' (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., says the Biden administration has agreed to a new debt ceiling negotiation structure and emphasized Republicans "don't want to have a Biden default."

  6. Axios

    McCarthy called Biden's bluff on the debt ceiling (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    "They're negotiating now and they weren’t doing it before," one Republican told Axios.

  7. Fox News

    McCarthy rebrands looming debt ceiling breach: 'Biden default' (opens Fox News)

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    McCarthy and the gathered Republicans broke into laughter when a reporter asked about Biden's recent comments on work requirements

  8. RedState

    McCarthy Excoriates Biden Over G7 Trip During Debt Negotiations, Biden Folds Like a Cheap Suit (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    McCarthy is holding Biden's feet to the fire.

  9. RedState

    Terrified Biden Will Cave on Debt Ceiling Talks, House Democrats Launch Campaign Undermine McCarthy (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    It's looking more likely than ever that Republicans - and McCarthy in particular - are going to walk away with a victory on the debt ceiling fight.

  10. Washington Times

    Biden, McCarthy quietly negotiate ahead of debt limit deadline after months of partisan rhetoric (opens Washington Times)

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    After months of rhetorical bomb-throwing between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over the debt limit, both sides are now negotiating quietly to avert a default by June 1.

  11. CNN

    Biden-McCarthy: The untested relationship at the center of debt ceiling talks (opens CNN)

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    For the first time in months, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appear to be on the same page: The country cannot default on its debt and a compromise has to be reached to avert that outcome.

  12. Fox News

    Kevin McCarthy: GOP debt ceiling unity prevents Biden from shunning negotiation (opens Fox News)

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    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., sounded off about debt ceiling negotiations and compared it to increasing a child's credit card limit on "Hannity."

  13. Fox News

    Democrats warn Biden not to make a deal with McCarthy over debt ceiling (opens Fox News)

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    Democratic lawmakers are warning President Biden against negotiating with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy regarding to ongoing debt limit crisis.

  14. Newsweek

    McCarthy says Biden would rather default on debt than upset "socialists" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "The White House is moving backward in negotiations," McCarthy said.

  15. Townhall

    McCarthy Attacks Biden: A Puppet For Radical Socialists Calling the Shots On Debt Ceiling (opens Townhall)

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  16. Breitbart News

    McCarthy Slams Biden: Would Rather Default than Cut Spending (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    McCarthy slammed Biden on debt ceiling negotiations and accused him of preferring the U.S. default on its debts rather than cut federal spending.

  17. Washington Examiner

    McCarthy claims Bernie Sanders leading debt ceiling negotiations: 'He really wags the dog' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) claimed that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is having an outsize influence over President Joe Biden during debt ceiling negotiations.

  18. Fox News

    Biden accused of succumbing to far-left progressives on debt ceiling talks: 'Wants default more' than a deal (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accused Biden of succumbing to the demands of the radical left on debt ceiling negotiations during 'Sunday Morning Futures.'

  19. New York Post

    McCarthy accuses Biden of pivoting to Dems’ ‘socialist wing’ on debt ceiling talks (opens New York Post)

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    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday accused President Biden of suddenly pivoting to the demands of the Democrats’ “socialist wing” on the debt ceiling negotiations. The California Re…