US Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal

Days away from a default crisis, the Capitol is illuminated as the Senate works into the night to finish votes on amendments on the big debt ceiling and budget cuts package, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday evening, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Senate has fended off a US default, giving final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late on Thursday.

The bipartisan deal will now be sent to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.