Washington Watch: Debt-ceiling standoff: Here’s what’s next, as House Republicans seek talks with Biden after passing their bill

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A divided Washington is making a little progress toward raising the debt ceiling and avoiding a U.S. default, but the endgame still isn’t clear.

Here’s what looks likely to come next, after the Republican-run House approved its debt-limit bill in a 217-215 vote on Wednesday, aiming to spark negotiations with President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats.

Talks expected between McCarthy and Biden

While…