Biden's Overseas Trip Overshadowed by Debt Ceiling and Canceled Visit.

President Joe Biden invited Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to a summit with Pacific island nations in Washington later this year after canceling his visit to the country due to the debt limit stalemate in Congress. During the call, Biden also reiterated the United States' commitment to its partnership with nations in the region and told Marape that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will represent him in Port Moresby. Leaders will discuss U.S.-Pacific issues such as the climate crisis, trade and economic ties during the summit.