Debt ceiling crisis disrupts Biden's Asia plans and Quad meeting.

Australia's ambassador to the U.S., Kevin Rudd, downplays concerns over President Biden's decision to postpone a security meeting with leaders of Australia, India, and Japan, known as the Quad. Rudd believes the postponement will have little impact on regional security or efforts to counter China's regional influence. He suggests taking a step back and not overreacting to the situation. The Quad meeting will still happen, but in Japan, and the content of the agenda will proceed. The relationship between Australia and the U.S. remains robust and intense, with engagement at the military level and collaboration on energy and infrastructure.