| | | | | |  | | By Katherine Tully-McManus | Presented by American Civil Liberties Union | GET JOE ON THE PHONE — Senate Democrats have a conference call scheduled tonight at 8 p.m. to discuss what's ahead on the agenda, including revamping the long-fought social spending and climate measure, a doomed voting rights bill and debate about changes to the filibuster. Will Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) be on the call? After Manchin blew up President Joe Biden's domestic agenda Sunday morning, the two spoke that night, Jonathan Lemire reported last night. That call ended with a vague understanding that talks would continue about the Democrats' social spending and climate bill, in some form, in the new year. Manchin's message to fellow Democrats is that they need to Build Back Better…better, in order to get his vote. On Monday he plotted a potential path for the legislation that runs counter to the plan that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) laid out in a Dear Colleague letter Monday morning. The Democrats aren't in a tight array, you could say. WHAT MANCHIN WANTS — That's been the $1.7 trillion dollar question for months. But Manchin says he is committed to seeing a full committee process for a reworked bill, which will take time and might not get Democrats much closer to consensus. He also wants a focus on rolling back the 2017 Trump tax cuts, but Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) is on the record in opposition to touching tax rates. "I won't continue to go down everything you want to do, major policy changes and reconciliation. It needs to go through a process," Manchin said on West Virginia MetroNews radio. Schumer's plan is to put the $1.7 trillion education, child care, climate and tax reform bill to a floor vote, "so that every member of this body has the opportunity to make their position known on the Senate floor, not just on television." Senate staff from both parties met with the parliamentarian Monday about moving the Democrats' bill forward and continued talks signal that Schumer is serious about floor action. Full story from Burgess: Manchin to Dems: Redo the whole thing, maybe I'll vote for it RELATED: What you need to know about Joe Manchin's hold on the Democratic agenda from Mike DeBonis at The Washington Post. U.S. coal miners' union asks Manchin to 'revisit' opposition to spending bill, from Reuters. | | | | POLITICO TECH AT CES 2022 - We are bringing a special edition of the POLITICO Tech newsletter to CES 2022. Written by Alexandra Levine and John Hendel, the newsletter will take you inside the most influential technology event on the planet, featuring every major and emerging industry in the technology ecosystem gathered together in one place. The newsletter runs from Jan. 5-7 and will focus on the public policy related aspects of the gathering. Sign up today to receive exclusive coverage of the Summit. | | | | | GOOD MORNING! Welcome to Huddle, the play-by-play guide to all things Capitol Hill, on this Tuesday, December 21, where it is the shortest day of the year. PROGS NOT SOLD — Over in the House, progressives aren't in the mood to watch their already-pared-back vision for transformational social programs and climate investments get downsized even further to fit the Manchin mold. Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is pushing White House to take executive actions to enact some of the bold pieces of the Democrats' agenda. "It is abundantly clear that we cannot trust what Sen. Manchin says," Jayapal told reporters Monday. But a broader swath of House Democrats aren't giving up on a legislative path forward, even if it means a final package that is a shadow of the "big bold" dreams they started out with. Some Dems even argue the bill doesn't have to be shrunk at all: Manchin has discussed a more targeted bill, but the price tag was still $1.8 trillion. "We can negotiate the details if [Biden] wants to continue the framework and work hard to bridge the differences. I'm open to that. What I'm not open to is getting nothing," said Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). Nick and Sarah have many more details on the House Democratic caucus dynamics as they weigh the Manchin model. | | | | A message from American Civil Liberties Union: Our country caused irreparable harm to thousands of children and parents by separating families at the border—in some cases keeping them apart for years. President Biden ended the Trump administration's inhumane policy. Now, we have a responsibility to repair the damage and ensure it never happens again. ACLU Voters will never forget who stands up for the separated children and who turns their backs. | | | CALIFORNIA CALLS IT — The Golden State finalized its redistricting maps overnight, with lines that favor Democrats, despite Dems likely having to absorb the overall loss of a House seat in the state due to declining population. "Despite California's overwhelmingly Democratic electorate, the state will be a hub of midterm activity because it includes several seats that have flipped back and forth in recent cycles. In 2020, Republicans reclaimed four of the seven House seats that Democrats shifted to their column in 2018," writes Jeremy B. White. RELATED: Latino political power is a big winner in California's new congressional map, from The Los Angeles Times. BIPARTISAN BOOSTER BOOST — A bipartisan, bicameral group of physician-lawmakers teamed up to record a radio PSA to encourage COVID booster shot participation across the country. The spot features Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and John Barrasso (R-WY), as well as Reps. Ami Bera (D-Calif.), Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.), and Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) "I come to you today, not only as a Member of Congress but as a physician concerned for your health and your safety, and that of our nation," says Marshall. Followed by Schrier: "And, we come to you today from both sides of the aisle. With COVID cases back on the rise and only about a quarter of eligible Americans having taken the booster, I urge you to talk with your trusted doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible about taking action." Check out the full PSA here. | | | | BECOME A GLOBAL INSIDER: The world is more connected than ever. It has never been more essential to identify, unpack and analyze important news, trends and decisions shaping our future — and we've got you covered! Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Global Insider author Ryan Heath navigates the global news maze and connects you to power players and events changing our world. Don't miss out on this influential global community. Subscribe now. | | | | | NOT EXACTLY "HAPPY" ANNIVERSARY — Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) needs those RSVPs. In a Dear Colleague letter Monday, she asked House lawmakers to let her office know if they plan to be in Washington on the anniversary to participate in a "solemn observance." (The House is not scheduled to be in session, the Senate is.) She says there is "a full program of events" planned, including a discussion among historians "about the narrative of that day," an event for members to share their memories and a vigil in the evening. PURSUING PERRY — The select panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection turned its investigation towards a sitting member of Congress for the first time on Monday, asking Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) to meet with the panel. The panel has also expressed interest in, but hasn't issued requests yet, for information from other lawmakers, including top Trump allies such as GOP Reps. Jim Jordan (Ohio), Andy Biggs (Ariz.) and Paul Gosar (Ariz.). More from Nicholas and Kyle. NOBODY LIKES YOU WHEN YOU'RE 23 — So far, 23 House Democrats are bowing out ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. On Monday Sarah scooped that Florida Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy will step down, a huge move for a young, prominent moderate from a purple district. The Hill reported that Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) will not seek reelection. Murphy's move is the most surprising and the one with the most potential to hobble Democrats long term. Anthony has a smart analysis of Murphy's move on Congress Minutes. POLITICAL EDUCATION — Don't miss this remembrance of Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), from WaPo's Clyde McGrady, his one time driver and the lessons learned behind the wheel. | | | | A message from American Civil Liberties Union:   | | | QUICK LINKS Fanone resigns from D.C. police force 11 months after battling rioters at Capitol, from The Washington Post TRANSITIONS Chris Toppings is leaving his role as Senator Richard Burr's (R-N.C.) legislative director. He will be joining Senator John Thune's (R-S.D.) whip office. Amy Friedman is now interim chief of staff for Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). She is also his state director, a job she's had since the fall of 2019. Marcus Frias is now comms director for Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.). He most recently was comms director for Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) TODAY IN CONGRESS The House is not in session. The Senate is not in session. AROUND THE HILL Quiet in the Capitol (except the COVID testing site will be packed.) | | | MONDAY'S WINNER: Wally McKenzie correctly answered that WIN stood for Whip Inflation Now, President Gerald Ford's program to combat rising prices in the mid-1970s with voluntary actions by U.S. consumers. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan later described the idea as "unbelievable stupidity." TODAY'S QUESTION from Wally: In the spirit of bipartisanship, what other presidential candidate joined with former Sen. Bob Dole to create an International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program? The first person to correctly guess gets a mention in the next edition of Huddle. Send your answers to ktm@politico.com. GET HUDDLE emailed to your phone each morning. Follow Katherine on Twitter @ktullymcmanus | | | | A message from American Civil Liberties Union: The Trump administration ripped thousands of children from their parents' arms at the border -- a policy that American doctors say can cause "irreparable harm" and is "torture".
The Biden administration ended this inhumane policy. Now, our country has a responsibility to repair the damage. While the legacy of forced separation can never truly be undone, we must take steps to help the families heal and ensure this practice never happens again.
ACLU Voters will never forget who stands up for the separated children and who turns their backs.
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