President Joe Biden, after consultations with members of Congress, expressed confidence that a bill would be enacted to raise the U.S. national debt ceiling and prevent a default. The administration aimed to ensure the government could meet its obligations without interruption while lawmakers worked through the final steps of the legislative process. Biden made clear that he had engaged in discussions with a broad range of lawmakers to understand concerns, secure assurances, and build momentum for a timely vote. His public remarks before departing from Washington, D.C., en route to Delaware reflected a cautious optimism about the path ahead and the likelihood that a credible agreement would emerge as the process advanced. He noted that several key figures had weighed in, including Senate leadership and members of the majority and minority ranks, and he signaled readiness to meet the test of parliamentary debate. Biden commented that he was in a positive frame of mind about the negotiations and that the overall mood among his interlocutors seemed constructive. He added that the outcome would hinge on the votes when the moment came and that continued communication would be essential to reach a workable compromise.
Alexey Pushkov, the chair of the Federation Council Committee on Information Policy and Interaction with the Media, remarked on the developing situation, suggesting that an agreement between the U.S. President and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had been reached as a temporary measure. Pushkov stressed that the arrangement was intended as a stopgap to avoid default and keep the government funded while longer-term fiscal discussions continued. The comments underscored how the debt ceiling issue has drawn attention from international observers, even as U.S. lawmakers pursued a more permanent resolution. The tone from Pushkov reflected a broader interest in how the United States would navigate the immediate financial deadline and what this could mean for global markets and economic confidence. [TASS]