2 Democrats want Biden investigated over handling of classified documents About two-thirds of Americans favor such an investigation. Axios · Jan 21, 2023
W.Va. bills pass on carbon sequestration, hydrogen hubs Two bills that would make it easier for hydrogen hubs and underground carbon sequestration projects to come to historically coal-dependent West Virginia are headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Jim Justice The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Manchin pitches GOP Social Security deal Advocacy group condemns Manchin for "negotiating with legislative terrorists" Salon · Jan 20, 2023
Democrat Ruben Gallego running for Senate against Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona The Iraq War veteran and Democratic congressman will challenge the newly independent incumbent Kyrsten Sinema The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Sinema, Manchin back filibuster at Davos The senators flew to Switzerland to attend ritzy conference filled with billionaires Salon · Jan 18, 2023
Anger as Sinema and Manchin high five at Davos summit over pledge not to reform filibuster Moment occurred at gathering of global elites and could be boon to a progressive challenger The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
At Davos, Sinema and Manchin high-five over keeping filibuster rule Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin — who foiled Democrats’ efforts to pass a voting-rights overhaul by a simple majority — shared a high-five on the stage in Davos as they reaffirmed their opposition to overturning the Senate’s filibuster rule. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
At Davos, Sinema and Manchin high-five over keeping filibuster rule Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin — who foiled Democrats’ efforts to pass a voting-rights overhaul by a simple majority — shared a high-five on the stage in Davos as they reaffirmed their opposition to overturning the Senate’s filibuster rule. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
The Fight of His Life review: Joe Biden, White House winner Chris Whipple’s assured account of the president’s first two years in power after beating Trump is fascinating and timely The Guardian - US · Jan 15, 2023
Joe Manchin’s ties to Big Oil under renewed scrutiny after chief of staff leaves for job with lobbying group The move by the West Virginia senator’s chief of staff has revived criticism of a ‘revolving door’ on Capitol Hill The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023
Top Manchin aide now Big Oil lobbyist "'Shocking!' said absolutely no one," responded one climate advocate Salon · Jan 13, 2023
Biden's Delaware home is now a player in document drama It’s President Joe Biden’s refuge from Washington — a place that’s part home office, part Sunday family dinner venue, a safe place for his treasured 1967 Corvette and a makeshift campaign studio during the COVID-19 pandemic The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
GOP, Manchin fume over gas stove ban A study that found that over 12% of childhood asthma can be attributable to gas stove pollution nationwide Salon · Jan 11, 2023
Unity is new tone for often-divided Democrats in Washington Not so long ago, Democratic in-fighting doomed a sweeping social spending package despite the party controlling Congress The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Jan 3, 2023 You're not getting child tax credit checks anymore. Here's why WASHINGTON — If you raised children during the pandemic, you probably remember something remarkable: getting checks in the mail, every month, from the federal government.
Reason · Jan 1, 2023 Good Luck Qualifying for New Tax Credits on Electric Cars The Inflation Reduction Act extended tax credits for buying electric vehicles, but the requirements will put them out of reach for most customers.
Salon · Dec 26, 2022 Here's how to end gridlock in D.C. Ambitious policy solutions can break through partisan paralysis and change America. It's time to go big
WEKU · Dec 22, 2022 Congress passes election reform designed to head off another Jan. 6 The bipartisan legislation would update the certification process for presidential elections, which former President Donald Trump and his allies tried to exploit after the 2020 election.
Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022 Commentary: Why we must bring back the full Child Tax Credit It’s been one year since the last monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment was issued.
Reuters · Dec 19, 2022 Biden meets Ecuador's president as immigration crisis grows President Joe Biden met Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso on Monday to discuss efforts to stem the flow of migrants to the United States as the White House faces increased pressure over its immigration policies.
Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022 Manchin says he has ‘no intentions’ of leaving Democratic Party WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said he has “no intentions” of switching political parties, but didn’t rule out the possibility in the future.
Axios · Dec 18, 2022 Manchin on leaving Democratic Party: "I'll let you know later" "If people are trying to stop something from doing so much good because of politics ... let’s see how that plays out."
Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022 Eduardo Porter: An immigration deal for Dreamers is out of reach To hear Sen. Joe Manchin, pro-immigrant advocates are getting way too excited over the prospect of a deal in the lame duck Congress that would allow for the legalization of two million “Dreamers,” immigrants brought illegally into the country as minors by their parents. “I don’t see any movement there,”…
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense has passed the Senate and now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Feds order review of power-grid security after attacks Federal regulators have ordered a review of security standards at the nation’s far-flung electricity transmission network