A week before a possible default of payment by the United States, the elected members of Congress returned Thursday to their constituencies. Despite days and nights of discussions, the Democratic leader's teams and Republican negotiators have not yet found a budget compromise.
From June 1, the U.S. could therefore find itself in default, that is to say unable to honor its financial commitments, whether salaries, pensions, or repayments to its creditors. The Republicans refuse this time to raise this famous "ceiling" without conditions, demanding drastic budget cuts.