Debt Ceiling Talks Still Viable

Playbook: “White House aides were tight-lipped after the meeting, a sign that the talks remain viable. McCarthy gaggled separately with reporters for nearly 20 minutes, calling his conversation with Biden ‘productive’ and striking a more optimistic tone than earlier in the weekend. The meeting between the two men, he said, is likely to be in the afternoon.”

Politico: “There is hope that the Monday meeting can get them back on track, despite both sides accusing the other of moving the goalposts while heading into the week…”

“The window for a deal is quickly closing. And further complicating the timeline: While the Senate is out this week, the House is slated to be in recess on Friday ahead of Memorial Day weekend — breaks both chambers may have to cut short if negotiators land a deal.”