Debt ceiling negotiations: White House seeks Democratic support while Biden faces criticism.

The White House believes it may need up to 100 Democratic votes to ensure a debt limit deal can pass the House, as doubts remain over House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ability to convince the vast majority of Republicans to back a bipartisan agreement. The White House has hardened its stance against certain GOP-proposed budget cuts and social welfare restrictions for fear of sparking a revolt among Democrats they may ultimately need to support a deal. The realization that the party might need to supply a sizable percentage of the House votes to avert an economically disastrous default has increasingly shaped the White House’s negotiating strategy.