Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia agreed to support the climate bill, negotiated by a small group of Democrats, which would set aside $369 billion for climate and energy proposals. Meanwhile, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again and had to cancel some of his upcoming trips.
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has agreed to support the most ambitious climate bill in U.S. history, negotiated by a small group of Democrats mostly in secret, after provisions were added to benefit his home state. President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again on Saturday, but has not reported any symptoms.