Biden remains vague on debt talks with McCarthy, excuses himself during WH briefing

President Biden on Wednesday said he's "confident" the U.S. "will not default" on its debt ahead of a fast-approaching deadline to reach an agreement with lawmakers to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. Speaking at the White House before leaving on a trip to Japan, one which he is "cutting short to address the debt ceiling," the president said he believes he will reach an agreement with congressional leaders because "there is no alternative" at this point.