Lawmakers have a deal on a short-term debt ceiling increase, Senate Majority Leader Schumer says

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walk side-by-side to the Senate Chamber

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Senate GOP leader McConnell offers short-term debt ceiling extension following pressure from Biden

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, August 3, 2021. Kevin Lamarque

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