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meeting that will happen later today between president biden and house speaker kevin mccarthy. they report this morning that most -- both men are under pressure to not make too many concessions during the negotiations. the government shutdown parts repeatedly -- republicans have not won any of the fights even though it caused serious political uproar. and when you talk about what both sides want out of the negotiations, republicans are insisted on spending less money in fy 2024. and there representative gary graves is pulling back on the redline. the white house is voting on speaking -- keeping the spending this year less that it wants the pentagon to share in some of the cost and cuts.

and president biden reportedly says he is accepting the spending cuts from the republicans. there was a recent poll about the debt ceiling and what should be done about it. they report this morning that 63% say they think negotiation should be coupled with terms to reduce the budget deficit. 19% say the debt limit should be raised and 16% say it should not be raised at all. overall adults say they understand the debate but they feel that it should be increased without condition. 37% -- without in mind in this next hour, we went to hear from you in what you think is the best way to reach a deal with the debate over the debt ceiling. 10 days left until the deadline of june 1.

democrats (202) 748-8000, republicans (202) 748-8001, independents (202) 748-8002, text us at (202) 748-8003. president biden was finishing his g7 meeting in japan and then he discussed with reporters and they ask you what he would do with -- in order to keep that from happening. here is a part of his response. >> first of all, it would be a very serious circumstance if we did not pay our debt for the first time in 230 years. that would be a serious problem. so far, there has been very little discussion, they all know what is going on, about whether or not will default on our debt. number two, and number three, i cannot guarantee that they would

not force a default by doing something outrageous, i cannot guarantee that. number four, i am looking at the 14th amendment of whether or not we have authority. i think we have authority, the question is could it be done in the amount of time -- it would pass the day in question and still default a debt. that is a question i think that is unresolved. so, the point is, i think, i am hoping, and i believe that when we stood and set in the room with all the leaders from mitch mcconnell on and they said we will not default. period: we will not default. including kevin mccarthy said we not default. i am assuming that we mean what we will say -- what we say and we will figure out a way to not default. host: the president in japan

saying we will not default. we will hear from house speaker mccarthy and we will hear from you on how to reach a deal. a line that best represents you. if you called in the last 30 days please hold from doing so today areas we appreciated area and here is one from facebook. they say stop rib -- reckless spending and this would not be a problem. another says we must pay our bills. that is what republicans with a area american need a hand up. -- it is a no-brainer for the well-being of our country and citizens. and they say the parties must cooperate in order to break the impasse and increase the debt ceiling. pass the bill with additional benefits for the american people. you can bust on facebook and twitter as well and you can also text --text us at (202) 748-8003 .

we start in montana, democrat line, the best way to reach a deal on this ceiling -- the debt ceiling. go ahead. caller: the best way they could do this is understand republicans do not want a deal. and share that we do not have a debt ceiling area overall -- ceiling. overall we could drive this from democrats -- it is not hard were scary. it looks scary, but it is not scary. we do not have to do this we could stop at the debt ceiling and just not have a ceiling or if it comes to the worst we could do the best which is socialism area thank you area -- socialism. thank you. oh he hung up. mike from the independent line. caller: good morning america. you cannot of -- negotiate with insurrectionists. it is clear the republican party is turning a corner in turn of

insurrection is a. ism. and he cannot do that on the 14th amendment. and republicans increased the national debt by 25% in the last administration, when you go back and look at all the additions to the national debt, you will find that by far it has been republicans. the principal calls is the reduction in tax rates. corporate taxes nationally. -- national he used to be well over 50%. they are now down -- nationally used to be well over 50%. they are now down and many pay nothing. and we have zero real interest rates for the corporations that take debt. and they buy their shares back. it is outrageous what is going on in washington because it is

theft. theft from the american people. host: ok let's hear from glenn republican line in texas. you are next up. good morning. caller: good morning. -- am i on? host: boomer on go ahead. caller: i would : -- you are on . go ahead. caller: mccarthy needs to play ball with joe biden. offer him two choices good boat go forward with the debt ceiling or impeach him immediately. the 14th amendment is another nail to impeach joe biden. this guy need to go and quickly. thank you.