Negotiations came to an abrupt standstill earlier in the day when Mr. McCarthy said it’s time to “pause” talks. Another Republican negotiator, Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, was asked if he was confident an agreement over budget issues could be reached with the White House. “We’ve got to get movement by the White House and we don’t have any movement yet,” McCarthy, R-Calif., told reporters at the Capitol. Many House Republicans are unlikely to accept any deal with the White House. “It is past time for the White House to get serious.

Source: The Hindu May 20, 2023 18:15 UTC