#shorts On 4/24/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “Now, last week you didn’t seem to rule out the possibility, though, of President Biden sitting down with McCarthy at some point. Is that something you’re open to?

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, look, again, House Republicans must avo- — avoid default. Been very clear. And that is within their power to do at any moment. That is within their power to do at any moment. And so, that’s what we’re expecting them to see. I think I have to wrap it up super quick, guys. Go ahead.

On 4/24/2023, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a news briefing.
other clips of this published longer video is here: https://youtu.be/jy8z4z2RGfk
Q: last week didn’t rule out Biden sitting down with McCarthy A: very clear Republicans must avoid default