Joe Manchin
The latest on Joe Manchin. A Democrat, Manchin was elected to represent West Virginia in the United States Senate in 2010. Manchin previously served as governor of West Virginia from 2005 to 2010. A conservative to moderate Democrat, Manchin is often at odds with his own party and is known in Congress for his bipartisanship.
Joe Manchin Takes Aim at Biden's Business Vaccine Mandate
The president's COVID-19 mandate, which would oblige employers with 100-plus workers to ensure they are vaccinated or tested, is on hold after an appeal court decision.
Manchin Says Inflation, Omicron Are 'Cause to Pause' on Biden Social Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said his goal is to pass the $1.75 trillion social and climate spending package by Christmas.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Build Back Better Would Send Monthly Payments
Monthly Child Tax Credit payments are set to end in December, but legislators are hoping to continue them through 2022.
Tlaib 'Fearful' Corporate Dems Manchin and Sinema Will Tank Spending Bill
The Build Back Better Act now heads to the 50-50 split Senate, where Democrats must navigate major challenges with no room for error.
AOC Warns Dems to Pass BBB if They Want to Keep Getting Progressives' Votes
The New York lawmaker cautioned that "the trust that was already so delicate will have been broken" if the legislation doesn't get approved.
Democrats Predict Senate Will Pass Biden's Spending Bill Before Christmas
"We'll work on it, I believe, probably up until Christmas," said Senator Tim Kaine.
Mitch McConnell Predicts Democrats' $1.7T Bill 'Will Never Become Law'
The top Senate Minority Leader also doubled down on defending his decision to vote for President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Democratic Rep. Says He'll Vote Against Build Back Better Over Tax Cut
A proposed rise in federal deductions arising from state and local taxes could benefit the wealthiest Americans.
Ocasio-Cortez Says 'No' Infrastructure Vote Aided 'Build Back Better' Vote
"If we did not put those 'no' votes on the board and raise the stakes to force the party to deliver on all of these IOUs, I don't know if this vote would have happened tonight," Ocasio-Cortez said.
Joe Manchin's Vote on Social Bill 'Not at All' Influenced by House Passage
House Democrats are expected to vote on President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social safety net package this week.
GOP Tried to Poach Sinema 'Multiple Times' but She Shut Them Down
Fellow senator and Democratic moderate Joe Manchin said he's been approached about switching parties "every day."
Joe Manchin, Buoyed by Polls, Raises new Concerns About Build Back Better
Manchin said that inflation had hit West Virginians "extremely hard" when asked about Biden's plan one day after a poll showed his home state approval rating exceeded 60 percent.
Let's Leave Trickle-Down Behind for 'Gush-Up' Economics
More favorable tax policies for working families would create a more productive economy, inspiring GDP growth rates and broad expansion of wealth.
Social Spending Bill Won't Add to Inflation: Sen. Mazie Hirono
"I disagree with Joe that Build Back Better is going to add to inflation," said the Democrat, pointing out economists have called the bill "anti-inflationary."
Joe Manchin Says Robert Califf Will 'Take Us Backwards, Not Forward'
Dr. Robert Califf's nomination as FDA commissioner has been twice opposed by Sen. Joe Manchin. Manchin instead is calling for a culture change at the FDA.
Manchin Protests Another Build Back Better Policy: Everything He's Opposed
The West Virginia Democrat has raised concerns about the massive social bill's impact on inflation and the national debt.
Crippling Inflation Could Kill Joe Biden's Build Back Better Bill
Senator Joe Manchin has previously suggested a multi-trillion dollar spending package could worsen inflation.
Manchin Signals Hesitation to Passing Biden's Social Agenda Over Inflation
The conservative Democrat expressed his concern over new data that showed inflation worsened in October.
Wisconsin Rep. Grothman Calls Preschool 'Marxist' During House Debate
The Republican legislator objects to the inclusion of universal preschool in President Joe Biden's plan.
Joe Manchin Driving Maserati Blocked in Parking Garage by Climate Activists
The group of environmental activists followed the West Virginia senator from his houseboat to his car in a D.C. garage.
Manchin and Sinema Know What Happened to Pols Who Did What They're Doing
It pays to oppose popular progressive programs: Big Business says yes to Democratic lawmakers who say no.
House Democrats Set to Move on Biden Agenda After Weeks-Long Impasse
"We're going to pass both bills, but in order to do so we have to have votes for both bills and that's where we are," Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said.
Joe Manchin Surrounded by Climate Protesters as He Steps Off Houseboat
The protesters called for the West Virginia senator to be removed from his position chairing the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Joe Manchin Will Back Paid Family Leave in Bill if It Meets This Condition
The West Virginia Senator has spoken about federal parental leave after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reinserted it in the "Build Back Better Act."
AOC Blames Moderates for Virginia Loss, Says Progressives Weren't Invited
The New York congresswoman said Democrat Terry McAuliffe failed to "excite" and "energize" a progressive base in the gubernatorial race.
Joe Manchin Says Paid Family Leave Doesn't Belong in Social Bill
Democrats are reportedly aiming to include four weeks of paid family leave in their massive social safety net package.
Can Joe Biden Save His Presidency?
With his domestic agenda at risk of failure and the prospect rising of a Democratic drubbing in the midterms, Biden needs to act swiftly to rescue his term.
Why Is National Debt a Key Issue for Joe Biden's Social Safety Net Bill?
The National Debt totals over $28 trillion, and Joe Manchin has said he does not want Biden's bill to make things worse.
Biden 'Cowardly' for Bowing to Manchin, Hunger Strike Leader Says
Abby Leedy tells Newsweek why she confronted the West Virginia Senator in Washington, D.C. last week for not supporting a transformative climate change bill.
'Joe Made a Mistake': Dems Assail Manchin's Refusal to Back Spending Bill
Manchin said that Democrats were using "shell games and budget gimmicks" to hide the cost of the bill.
