Democrats in the Senate say they’ve reached an agreement to spend $3.5 trillion on domestic programs. But the plan still faces obstacles before it gets to President Joe Biden’s desk. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the spending is in addition to the bipartisan bill on physical infrastructure. This money is for other Democrat spending priorities including healthcare, education, and climate change. Democrats plan to pass the bill without any Republican support. But with an evenly divided Senate and a slim majority in the House, any dissent could be fatal to their plan.
Federal authorities charged an Iranian intelligence officer and three alleged members of an Iranian intelligence network with plotting to kidnap an American journalist from New York. The intelligence officer allegedly hired private investigators to watch the Brooklyn journalist and her household members. It included a live high-definition video feed of the journalist’s home.
