#LawrenceTribe makes a compelling case that Biden has a duty to spend the money that has been appropriated. He doesn't have the latitude NOT to pay what Congress has already authorized. And the 14th Amendment specifically states that America's debts shall not be questioned. Biden would violate that if he caves in to the Republicans. He should completely ignore them. https://www.axios.com/2023/05/09/biden-14th-amendment-debt-ceiling
Biden "considering" debt ceiling escape clause

"I have been considering the 14th Amendment," Biden told reporters after a White House meeting

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