<img src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/FLHYSUH6HCEJFRZ4ARVI2RGTFU.JPG&w=1024" /><br>The president and congressional Democrats are expected to discuss an array of issues, including the ongoing standoff with House Republicans over raising the nation’s debt limit.