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6 panel lays out criminal contempt case against Bannon Overnight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Democrats address reports that clean energy program will be axed Two House Democrats to retire ahead of challenging midterms MORE has taken charge of the negotiations over his sweeping domestic agenda, is offering specific spending recommendations — and has boosted the Democrats' hopes of winning an agreement in the coming weeks.

The comments came amid a busy day at the White House, where Biden was toiling to salvage his economic agenda.

The president met separately with a pair of centrist senators — Joe ManchinJoe ManchinOvernight Energy & Environment — Presented by the American Petroleum Institute — Democrats address reports that clean energy program will be axed Overnight Health Care — Presented by Carequest — Colin Powell's death highlights risks for immunocompromised Progressive coalition unveils ad to pressure Manchin on Biden spending plan MORE (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten SinemaKyrsten SinemaManchin meets with Sanders, Jayapal amid spending stalemate Manchin on finishing agenda by Halloween: 'I don't know how that would happen' Biden meets with Jayapal to kick off week of pivotal meetings MORE (D-Ariz.) — who have resisted his economic plans, then hosted the larger group of progressives before rounding out the day with moderates of both chambers.

Vice President Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet YellenJanet Louise YellenOn The Money — Democrats tee up Senate spending battles with GOP Treasury to use extraordinary measures despite debt ceiling hike Senate GOP signals they'll help bail out Biden's Fed chair MORE also participated.

Bernie SandersBernie SandersManchin meets with Sanders, Jayapal amid spending stalemate America can end poverty among its elderly citizens Senate GOP signals they'll help bail out Biden's Fed chair MORE (I-Vt.), Sinema and Senate Majority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerBiden's Supreme Court commission ends not with a bang but a whimper Hispanic organizations call for Latino climate justice in reconciliation Senate to vote next week on Freedom to Vote Act MORE (D-N.Y.) in an effort to break the months-long impasse that’s threatened to tank the massive social benefits package at the heart of Biden’s domestic policy wish list.

Manchin, who wants a much smaller spending package than Sanders and the progressives are pushing, predicted the negotiators could finalize a framework deal by the end of the week.

Yet Khanna said his takeaway from the Biden meeting was just the opposite, predicting the scope would resemble that contained in the $3.5 trillion “family” benefits package initially championed by Biden.

And Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila JayapalPramila JayapalManchin meets with Sanders, Jayapal amid spending stalemate Biden to take part in CNN town hall in Baltimore Hillicon Valley — Presented by Xerox — Agencies sound alarm over ransomware targeting agriculture groups MORE (D-Wash.) confirmed that Biden’s push for free community college would also be cut from the bill, though “there will be something for higher education.”.

A Democratic source familiar with the progressives meeting confirmed that Biden was working off a piece of paper in the Oval Office meeting, rattling off specific dollar amounts for different parts of his Build Back Better package.

During the meetings Tuesday, lawmakers said, Biden continued to discuss a top-line number of between $1.9 trillion and $2.2 trillion — the same range he mentioned during a gathering with House Democrats in the Capitol several weeks ago.

Jon TesterJonathan (Jon) TesterSenate GOP signals they'll help bail out Biden's Fed chair Senate to vote next week on Freedom to Vote Act Democrats struggle to gain steam on Biden spending plan MORE (D-Mont.), who joined the moderates meeting with Biden, said he’s surprised at how much movement there’s been in recent days.