Political and Legislative
Democrats Struggle to Pass Biden’s Social Spending Bill

Democrats are facing tough choices as they grapple with how to make good on their promise to deliver a sweeping social spending bill crucial to President Biden’s agenda.
The high-profile balancing act is testing Democrats’ razor-thin majorities and putting a spotlight on long-dormant divisions.
“This is a little bit like a Rubik’s cube on steroids. …It’s complicated,” said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) about the state of play.