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US could default by June 1 unless debt ceiling is raised President Biden is trying to avert a government default that could rattle world financial markets. The president has invited Congressional Republicans to the White House on May 9th to discuss the standoff over raising the debt ceiling. The treasury secretary, Janet Yelen is warning that if no agreement is reached, the US could default on its obligations as soon as June first. FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn reports.