Biden's Negotiators Work to Avoid Default on Debt Ceiling.

President Biden has selected Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Steve Ricchetti, a White House senior adviser, to negotiate directly with aides to Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an attempt to avoid default. Ms. Young and Mr. Ricchetti bring years of experience working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to forge deals on critical pieces of legislation. They are expected to work closely with Louisa Terrell, the director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs.