Biden faces GOP resistance in debt ceiling showdown.

President Biden is facing a critical test of his governance as the debt ceiling fight strains his presidency. Biden has prioritized deal-making through much of the negotiations, but with talks taking a turn for the worse, he and his team are now being forced to dial up criticism in hopes that the specter of default and public blame for it will move GOP negotiators. The White House still hopes for a deal but believes voters will punish Republicans who have tried to slash popular programs and threatened political brinkmanship with the prospect of default.