Speaker Boehner's Big Gamble  —  The Republican Speaker John A. Boehner, following the collapse of negotiations with President Obama, appears to be considering a path that would involve the House Republicans voting to raise the federal debt ceiling on their own terms, with little expectation of Democratic support.

Harry Reid Calls House Republicans' Bluff  —  Something you often see in negotiations is a mismatch between one side's stated sticking points and its real sticking points.  In the debate over the debt ceiling, for example, Republicans have sought to portray themselves as having two bottom lines.

EXCLUSIVE: What Boehner said to the caucus  —  From a source familiar with the call, this is what House Speaker John Boehner told House Republicans on Sunday: … That suggests to me that the House Republicans will pass a bill, send it to the Senate and let the Democrats decide if they want to send the country into default.

Debt Debate: What are the Odds Congress Can Raise Debt Ceiling by Aug. 2?  —  ABC News' Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) reports:  —  Democrats and Republicans are on a collision course this week over raising the debt ceiling.  At some point, somebody will need to back down, but right …

BELTWAY CONFIDENTIAL  —  Reid played key role on debt bill before Obama nixed plan  —  Aides to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid worked closely over the weekend with staff for House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on a bill to resolve the debt-ceiling standoff …