This week in politics: Washington closes in on debt ceiling, Ron DeSantis shakes up 2024 GOP primary

The White House and House Republicans look to be closing on an agreement to ensure the government can continue paying its debts as the country fears hitting the debt ceiling as early as June 1. 

The exact details of the deal have yet to be hashed out, and it is unclear when an agreement would be unveiled, but President Joe Biden has reiterated he thinks defaulting is not an option.

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