The debt ceiling debate in spring led to a downgrade, with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget praising the pact but recognizing signs of backsliding.

The White House has announced a debt limit working group to study the issue.

Biden has suggested invoking the 14th amendment as a risky option.

Fiscal deadlock is more likely in the coming months, with lawmakers having three weeks to enact a federal budget and prevent a shutdown.

Many lawmakers partisanized, with some calling for learning from past mistakes and focusing on the truth about Biden Inc. and the two-tiered system of justice.