The Sausage Making: Biden Says He And Manchin ‘Are Going To Get Something Done’

<p><em>Your intermittent briefing on negotiations over the reconciliation bill.</em></p> <p>President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday that he still thinks “there’s a possibility of getting Build Back Better done.”</p> <p>When asked if Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) had broken his word, Biden opted for diplomacy.&nbsp;</p> <p>“Senator Manchin and I are going to get something done,” he said.&nbsp;</p> <div class=”wp-block-tpm-separator undefined TpmSeparator”></div> <h2><strong>No Bridges Burnt?</strong></h2> <ul><li>Biden isn’t the only one keeping lines of communication open with Manchin (“Some people think maybe I’m not Irish because I don’t hold a grudge,” Biden quipped.)&nbsp;</li><li>Rep. Pramila…

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‘Are You Normal?’ Putin Asks US Congress in Annual News Gathering – New York Times

New York Times 'Are You Normal?' Putin Asks US Congress in Annual News GatheringNew York TimesMOSCOW — With an eye to his presidential candidacy, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia promoted his domestic record throughout his annual national news conference on Thursday. But he did save a few jabs for the United States on election meddling …Putin defends Trump, rails against US foreign relations in marathon annual press conferenceABC News Putin to US lawmakers: 'Are you normal?'The Hill (blog)Trump, Putin Discuss North Korean Crisis While Voicing Mutual PraiseRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyCBC.ca –ABC Online –ValueWalkall 1,071…

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