New Debt Ceiling Negotiators Instill Confidence

Politico: “The shifting sentiment reflected some welcome optimism on Capitol Hill, as Washington approaches the two-week mark before the U.S. could fumble into a full-on economic disaster. Though both sides remain far apart, lawmakers from both parties acknowledged that if anyone can cut a deal in time, it’s the group of advisers now at the table.”

New York Times: “The federal government is essentially living paycheck to paycheck, making the X-date hard to pin down.”