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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Nicola Slawson

First Thing: Debt ceiling deal clears first hurdle and advances for debate

Kevin McCarthy walks to the House chambers at the Capitol yesterday.
Kevin McCarthy walks to the House chambers at the Capitol yesterday. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Good morning.

The bipartisan debt ceiling deal brokered by Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy passed an important hurdle yesterday evening, advancing to the full House of Representatives for debate and an expected vote on passage on Wednesday even amid opposition from far-right Republicans.

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