Jul 15 Watch 6:58 What Sen. Joe Manchin’s rejection of new spending means for the climate change fight President Biden is sharply ratcheting back his expectations Friday for a major economic aid package. This comes as Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has ruled out backing key funding proposals for his party's action on climate change. Lisa Desjardins joins William… Continue watching
Jul 15 After Manchin demands, Biden tells Democrats to quickly pass pared-down economic package By Alan Fram, Associated Press Biden seems to have bowed to Manchin's demand for a slimmed-down economic package. Biden is telling Democrats to quickly pass the measure so families can "sleep easier" and enjoy the health care savings it proposes. Continue reading
Jul 15 Sen. Joe Manchin wants Democrats to pause budget bill, risking its fate By Alan Fram, Associated Press His demand would jeopardize the measure's fate and delay a showdown over the party's top priorities until the cusp of November's congressional elections. Continue reading
Jun 27 Sen. Joe Manchin says commission tasked with downsizing veterans facilities to be dismantled By John Raby, Associated Press Manchin says there is bipartisan support to avoid filling vacancies on the VA's Assets and Infrastructure Review Commission and to end the commission in the next National Defense Authorization Act. Continue reading
Mar 25 Manchin says he’ll back Jackson for Supreme Court, likely assuring confirmation By Associated Press Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has announced his intention to support the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, pushing her one step closer to confirmation. Continue reading
Mar 15 Federal Reserve pick Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws nomination amid opposition By Zeke Miller, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Republicans argued that Raskin would use the Fed's regulatory authority to discourage banks from lending to oil and gas companies. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Bipartisan group of senators give remarks on legislation restricting use of Russian oil By Associated Press The U.S. State Department also announced it was imposing visa bans on 19 Russian oligarchs and dozens of their family members and close associates. Continue reading
Feb 01 Sen. Joe Manchin says Build Back Better bill is ‘dead’ By Alan Fram, Associated Press It's the strongest language to date that the pivotal West Virginia Democrat has used to underscore that any revival of Democrats' top domestic priorities would have to arise from fresh negotiations. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Senate opens debate on voting rights bills, setting up a potential filibuster showdown By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Voting legislation that is a cornerstone of the Democratic agenda and a top priority for civil rights leaders is on track for defeat. Continue reading
Jan 18 Martin Luther King III criticizes Manchin and Sinema over filibuster reform, says “History will not remember them kindly” By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senators are returning to Washington under intense pressure to pass voting legislation in the face of stark criticism from civil rights leaders. Continue reading