text:  Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Speier. President Biden has called top congressional leaders to discuss the political fallout following his poor debate performance. NPR's Deidre Walsh reports on the outreach to top allies who've defended the president publicly. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says the president reached out to close allies. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi,