Biden Says He’s Hopeful of Debt Deal ‘Evidence’ by Friday Night
Joe Biden talks to reporters as he departs the White House on Friday.
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President Joe Biden said that he was hopeful negotiators on a debt ceiling agreement would know by Friday night whether they have a deal.
Biden, in brief remarks to reporters at the White House before leaving for part of the Memorial Day weekend at Camp David, said he was “very optimistic.” He was accompanied by Deputy chief of Staff Bruce Reed, one of his closest advisers.