This demanded a bipartisan solution.

We knew we need to come together for a solution like the one that passed tonight.

And so I'm happy to stand here passing this critical legislation to support our families,

preserve vital programs, and most importantly, avoid catastrophic default.

That was Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer late last night after his chamber passed the

debt ceiling bill.

We'll have more on that vote and the continuing fallout in the House over the agreement.

Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis seizes on a potential weakness in Donald Trump's third presidential bid

while both men campaign in Iowa.

And also ahead a rough moment for President Biden at a graduation ceremony, which will fuel

more questions about his age as he seeks a second term.

Thank you. age as he seeks a second turn. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Friday, June 2nd.

I'm Jonathan Lemire.

Thanks for starting your day with us.

We'll begin this morning with an official deal in Washington. The'm Jonathan Lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. We'll begin this morning with

an official deal in Washington. The Senate passed the Biden-McCarthy debt-sealing bill last night

in a rare bipartisan act in the Capitol. The move ensures that the United States will not

default on its debt after weeks and weeks of uncertainty. The final vote was 63 yays to 36 nays,

with more Democrats voting for the deal than Republicans. The bill now heads to the president's

desk to be signed into law. In response to the bill's passage, President Joe Biden thanked

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell

for their work and also noted, quote, no one gets everything they want in a negotiation,

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