Biden's Debt Ceiling Strategy: No Work Requirements, Possible Deal, and Staring Contest with Republicans.

President Joe Biden is no longer considering stricter work requirements for welfare programs in debt-ceiling talks with Republicans, following backlash from congressional Democrats. Republicans have proposed expanding work requirements for federal aid programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Medicaid. Biden assigned three White House officials to begin more advanced negotiations on a package to raise the debt ceiling and avert a government default as early as June 1.