July 19, 2019

Democrats said Friday there are "nonstarters" in a new White House offer that includes $1.1 trillion in options to offset spending increases in a two-year agreement that would raise the budget caps and hike the debt limit.

"This is the White House's starting point for negotiations on this aspect," a Democratic source close to the talks told POLITICO. "They understand these levels are nonstarters for us. Talks will continue."

Democrats say they are reviewing the White House bid, however.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump accused Democrats of using the debt ceiling as a "negotiating wedge" to secure their priorities in a sweeping budget deal.

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