Biden dropped pressure to quickly end burning of coal. Perhaps this was catering to Manchin.

It is a mistake to give Manchin anything without a concrete deal where he gives something concrete in return.

The corrupter has inspired thousands of Americans to hate masks the way they hate Democrats and minority racial groups.

A heatwave in the US southwest brings temperatures of 49C, 120F, in some places.

If we don't curb global heating, people should expect much worse.

(satire) *Senate Passes $50 Billion Bill To Combat Chinese Influence By Developing Own Pandas.*

That is less of a joke than it might seem. China uses its pandas with great care as instruments of influence. It does not give pandas, only lend them, and the contract says that all baby pandas they produce belong to China. Thus, China maintains its monopoly.

This has been used to induce various countries to panda to China.

Biden has endorsed repeal of the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force.

Bravo!

Will the Republicans in the Senate block this to make sure the next Republican president can make an excuse for war wherever he wants it?