• Joe Biden’s hope for a Build Back Better bill for Christmas appear to be dashed
  • Chuck Schumer prepared to punt the matter into the new year after failing to reach an agreement with Joe Manchin
  • Schumer and Manchin disagreeing on Child Tax Credit
  • They remain far apart on issue and not close to meeting Schumer’s deadline 
  • Biden admitted his $1.75 trillion Build Back Better bill was not a done deal 
  • ‘It’s going to be close,’ Biden said when asked if his legislation will pass by the end of the year
  • Senate will wrap up its must-pass legislation to-do list on Wednesday