Today, we're talking about more debt-sealing negotiations, the G7 Summit in Japan, doubt

over FBI surveillance, and other top news for Monday, May 22.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover.

Here's the quote of the day.

If you're falling off a cliff, strong faith in a weak branch is fatally inferior to weak

faith in a strong branch.

Debt-sealing is not finally based on the strength of your faith, but on the object of your

faith.

Tim Keller, 1950-2023.

Pastor Keller passed away in New York City on Friday morning.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Debt-sealing negotiations have been bumpy.

Discussions between the White House and House Republicans stopped, restarted, then restopped,

and that was just Friday.

President Biden says Republicans need to move from their extreme position, while Speaker

McCarthy says the White House has moved backwards.

The two have agreed to meet today.

Yesterday, Treasury Secretary Yellen reminded them of some hard deadlines.

On June 1, Uncle Sam owes $101 billion to Medicare, veterans' benefits, military pay,

and more.

Then, on June 2, $40 billion is due to Social Security, Medicaid, and more.

The feds are expecting $79 billion to roll in from quarterly taxes on June 15, but the

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