Progressives Stand Firm on Priorities as Infrastructure Debate Continues

Liberals rejected demands from moderate Democrats to shrink President Biden’s domestic policy agenda by more than half, though they said they were willing to compromise.

Biden Throws In With Left, Leaving His Agenda in Doubt

Progressives flexed, but remain empty-handed. Moderates feel betrayed. The outcome of their battle could determine Democrats’ fate in the midterms and the success of the Biden presidency.

Progressives Flex Muscles on Biden Agenda, Adopting New Tactics

Their persistence forced Speaker Nancy Pelosi to delay a planned vote on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill. In the end, President Biden sided with their position.

House Delays Vote on Infrastructure Bill as Democrats Feud

A liberal revolt left Democrats short of votes, but leaders insisted they would bring up the measure again on Friday, giving them more time to reach a deal on a separate climate and safety net bill.

In a day of meetings with Democrats, Biden seeks to bridge party chasms over his economic agenda.

The president sat down separately with Democratic leaders and lawmakers from both chambers in his quest advance trillions of dollars in spending.