Manchin was asked if he’s having renewed conversations about Build Back Better and Biden’s “break it up into chunks” comment at the (Biden) news conference:

  • "Not yet, no one has come to me on that,”

2022 looks to be another year of drawn out negotiations on Biden's plans. At least so far.

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In other US political news:

  • The Supreme Court has rejected former president Trump's request to block release of White House records from the January 6 committee

If the records show Trump implicated in the treason/sedition it may hinder his path back to the White House in 2024.

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