Debt ceiling battle unites McConnell, McCarthy, and Senate Republicans.

As the federal government faces potential default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are negotiating a deal to avoid a default on the nation's debt. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell insists he's not a player this time and that the issue will be solved when the speaker and the president reach an agreement. However, some Senate Republicans will need to back any deal to prevent a filibuster, and McConnell can help facilitate conversations behind the scenes.