Shadow Boxing
Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) was kicked off the Jan. 6 Committee, but that hasn’t stopped him from asking agencies for whatever information they provide to the panel.
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BYE
The former allies signed a letter accusing Sinema of breaking her promises to constituents and selling out to special interest groups.
Thanks for Nothing
Democrats look like they’ll be unable to pass any sort of voting reforms. Black leaders have taken notice.
Angry Kayakers
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has been unmoved by threats and attacks from Democrats. Part of that may be because he revels in those attacks.
KNIVES OUT
Deciding what programs are removed from the multi-trillion proposal will almost certainly splinter a group of lawmakers who surprised Capitol Hill with their unity just weeks ago.
Me, Myself, and I
“A lot of her longtime friends and confidants are no longer there,” a Democratic strategist told The Daily Beast. “No one knows, to be honest, where she’s at.”
GO AWAY
A new progressive group is finished trying to influence Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and is now trying to replace her.
Call Off The Dogs
Democrats won't be voting on the bipartisan infrastructure bill this week. Most of them are happy about that.
‘NOPE’
The outcome is a victory for the progressive caucus, whose leaders warned throughout Thursday they had the votes to sink $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
Two For One Special
The Progressive Caucus has long-promised to get more aggressive when they need to in order to enact its agenda. They’re at a pivotal moment.
