Saturday's News Links

[AP] Biden says debt deal ‘very close’ even as two sides far apart on work requirements

[Reuters] Thorny issues remain in US debt-ceiling talks, key Republican says

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] McCarthy Says He Believes Congress Can Pass Debt Deal by June 5

[The Hill] Senate GOP takes backseat on debt talks, fueling anxiety

[Reuters] U.S. 'won't tolerate' China's ban on Micron chips-Raimondo

[Yahoo Finance] Lost home equity: San Francisco homes are selling for $220,000 less than a year ago

[Reuters] Ukraine targets Russian oil pipeline installations with drone attacks, Russian media report

[Reuters] Ukraine says Russia plans to simulate accident at nuclear plant

[Reuters] Don't lecture us on nuclear deployments, Russia tells US

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] France Just Got Another Warning Over Its Credit Rating

[Reuters] China's Wuhan finance regulator urges hundreds of firms to repay debt, local media report

[Bloomberg] Key GOP Negotiator Says ‘Thorny’ Issues Unsettled in Debt Deal

[Bloomberg] AI Is Becoming the Stock Market’s Answer to Everything

[NYT] Yellen’s Debt Limit Warnings Went Unheeded, Leaving Her to Face Fallout

[WSJ] State Farm Halts Home-Insurance Sales in California

[FT] US debt ceiling deadline pushed back as talks continue