US PoliticsFeaturedBiden, McCarthy Meeting Offers Hope of Deal on Debt CeilingSavePrintPresident Joe Biden (R) sits next to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol in Washington on Feb. 2, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesLawrence WilsonSenior Reporter5/22/2023|Updated: 5/22/20230:00X 1President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will meet on May 22 for in-person talks on resolving the debt ceiling crisis.Over the weekend, negotiations between representatives from each side stalled as both doubled down on their demands.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentLawrence WilsonSenior ReporterLawrence Wilson covers healthcare and politics.Author’s Selected ArticlesCongress Reforms Prescription Drug Supply Change: What to KnowFeb 05, 2026Why Skyrocketing Premiums Were Inevitable Under Obamacare’s DesignFeb 03, 2026Major Overhaul of Organ Transplant System Oversight ProposedJan 30, 2026Trump Unveils Addiction Recovery Plan Focused on Prevention, SupportJan 29, 2026Related TopicsUS President Joe BidenUS debt ceilingHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy