The Young Turks

House Democrats delayed the scheduled vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Coal-baron-turned-senator Joe Manchin again threatened to kill Democrat’s climate, health care and anti-poverty legislation. A woman may lose her home because she can't afford to pay $12,000 in fines that accrued when multiple 911 calls were made from her home. A Fox News host railed against literal ‘free lunches’ for hungry kids. Anchorage, Alaska Mayor Dave Bronson apologizes for defending those who wore anti-Semitic symbols to protest masks.

Hosts: John Iadarola, Cenk Uygur, Nina Turner

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The Biden White House appears to support progressives revolting against passing the bipartisan infrastructure bill without also having a deal on the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package. Joe Manchin threw a massive wrench into the negotiations over the budget reconciliation bill. Kyrsten Sinema mocked a question about Democrats not knowing where she stands on reconciliation. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Rachel Maddow she is optimistic about both infrastructure bills passing, and that big donor influence on some members of Congress may be diminishing. Hackers obtained a list of right-wing militia group members that included the names of active NYPD officers.

Hosts: Ana Kasparian & Cenk Uygur 

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Roughly two dozen progressives in the House of Representatives have reiterated their pledge to vote down the bipartisan infrastructure deal unless a budget agreement is reached. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema claim that they’re negotiating the reconciliation bill in good faith, but they are not being clear on what they want. One hundred and thirty-one federal judges broke the law by hearing cases where they had a financial interest. A network of right-wing health care providers is making millions off of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin.

Hosts: Ana Kasparian 

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Democrats that passage of the $550 billion infrastructure bill must not wait for President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill. Kyrsten Sinema plans to raise money from business groups that oppose the budget bill. Joe Manchin raised a red flag over his Democratic colleagues’ push to include a carbon tax in the reconciliation package. West Virginia activists in kayaks and electric boats converged on Manchin's yacht in Washington, D.C. on Monday to protest the right-wing Democrats continued obstruction of his own party's reconciliation package.

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian

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Nancy Pelosi admitted that the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill will be reduced in size and scope before it is voted on. Democrats may add a carbon tax to the budget reconciliation bill. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has reportedly told her Democratic colleagues that she will not support any tax hikes on corporations or wealthy individuals. A new poll shows that a large majority of Republican voters want former President Donald Trump to face a primary challenge in 2024.

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Democrats have time to raise the debt ceiling without Republicans, according to Mitch McConnell. The George Floyd police reform bill appears doomed as Republicans refuse to accept any meaningful reforms. The U.S. Special Envoy to Haiti resigns over migrant expulsions. Pfizer’s CEO rallies staff to fight the Democrats’ drug price negotiations. Kayleigh McEnany deletes a tweet after brutally mocking Donald Trump.

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal stands her ground on the reconciliation bill. The Chamber of Commerce warns moderate Democrats against voting for the reconciliation package. TikTokers are trading stocks by copying members of Congress. Senator Joe Manchin removes ethics provisions from the Democratic reform bill. Amazon’s AI cameras are punishing drivers for mistakes they didn’t make.

Hosts: Ana Kasparian

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Senator Kyrsten Sinema delivered a tough ultimatum to President Joe Biden at a private meeting on infrastructure. Sinema also objected to drug pricing reforms that are already struggling to make it through the House of Representatives. Sen. Joe Manchin has suggested pausing discussions on the $3.5 trillion spending package until 2022 as the House gets ready to vote on a bipartisan deal next week. Ted Cruz praised Manchin and Sinema for ‘standing up to the crazies in their party.’ Democrats are unlikely to get immigration reform measures in the $3.5 trillion budget proposal after the Senate parliamentarian ruling. Apparently, Trump is looking for a challenger to depose Mitch McConnell.

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