The 'framework' has, by some, been reported as a deal. It is not. LOL.

  • McConnell concedes its an 'encouraging sign of progress'

Adds that

  • less than 2 hours after endorsing the agreement US President Biden took the "extraordinary step" of threatening to veto it.
  • says "optimism" about the plan "was short-lived."
  • hopes that the bipartisan group can recover and get its good faith efforts back on track

Farce continues.