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McCarthy: need a debt deal “this week” to avoid default
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President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are meeting tonight to try and avoid a default as we examine what may be on and off the negotiating table. Plus, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) sets his sights on the White House after announcing his bid for the 2024 presidency. Also, according to sources, Donald Trump asked whether he could push back against Justice Department efforts to recover classified documents still in his possession during conversations with his lawyer over compliance with a federal subpoena.
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