Schumer gives U.S. senators 24-hour return notice as debt talks proceed
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters outside the West Wing following debt limit talks with U.S. President Joe Biden and Congressional leaders at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 16, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that lawmakers from his chamber should be ready to return to Washington on 24-hours notice during next week’s recess, as debt ceiling talks make progress toward a possible deal to avoid default.