Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, slammed comments made by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s who has stated that she intends to hold off a vote on the negotiated deal until the larger more expansive bill is passed through reconciliation.

President Joe Biden is facing push back from the left flank of the Democratic Party, the progressive wing want him to push for issues they are concerned with.

President Biden has openly stated that he is encouraged by the progress of the infrastructure bill despite strong opposition from Republicans. 

As the Senate head to a showdown on infrastructure, Republicans have warned Majority Leader Schumer they won’t help on the vote and urge to delay until next week.

With a sharp drop off in the markets on Monday over a new delta variant and its impact on the U.S. economic recovery, President Biden pushed back on fears over inflation, continuing to insist that his polices will create a strong economy.