Tuesday : Under deal being negotiated , the debt ceiling would be extended until February 7 , Republicans say . Senate minority leader hopes that Tuesday will be ` ` bright '' in politics . Sen. Joe Manchin , D-West Virginia , and moderate GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine have spearheaded the bipartisan talks . Democratic sources say changes to budget under consideration . President Obama chides House Republicans for partisan brinksmanship .
Tuesday : Under deal being negotiated , the debt ceiling would be extended until February 7 , Republicans say . Senate minority leader hopes that Tuesday will be ` ` bright '' in politics . Democratic sources say changes to budget under consideration . President Obama chides House Republicans for partisan brinksmanship .