Just a reminder as we watch the horse race news coverage on the infrastructure bills and “Biden’s agenda” and “mounting centrist resistance” that the full 3.5 trillion dollar bill is literally our last chance to avoid a global climate apocalypse. That’s it. Have a nice day.

— Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) September 30, 2021

If we, as a country, choose to spend $750B annually on defense, but won’t spend $350B annually on infrastructure, what exactly are we defending?

It’s like paying for a security system for your house but avoiding structural repairs

— Jack, Fourth of his Name (@Genghis_Juan) September 30, 2021

Congress has passed a bill to avoid a government shutdown at midnight & President Biden is expected to sign it tonight. It remains to be seen if he does so on camera, & whether he’ll weigh in on the split in his party as a vote on infrastructure is TBD. https://t.co/Fya9OWRit1

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) September 30, 2021

NEWS: Two more House Dems just joined the group pledging to vote down the standalone infrastructure bill if it is delinked from the reconciliation bill.

Use the link below to see the real-time whip count from @DailyPoster @TheProspect & @TheIntercept. https://t.co/phUkJ2K1Gb

— David Sirota (@davidsirota) September 30, 2021

We had a deal. The Build Back Better Act and the infrastructure bill go together. Progressives are simply holding up our end of the deal — and fighting for the President’s agenda.

It’s time to invest in policies that will literally change how people wake up in the morning. https://t.co/dldAJfB4V7

— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) September 30, 2021

A few days ago, @RepJayapal literally laughed in a reporter's face when she was asked if progressives are concerned moderate House Republicans will step up and push the infrastructure bill across the finish line. So far we've seen nothing to prove her wrong.

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 30, 2021

Two total different realities in the House just now. Gottheimer comes down the steps and says confidently vote is going to happen and infrastructure bill will pass tonight. Then minutes later, Jayapal comes out and tells us vote won’t happen and if it does, it will fail

— Manu Raju (@mkraju) September 30, 2021

"If we let a pissing contest between all of us keep us from delivering for the American people, shame on us."

Rep. Debbie Dingell says failure is not an option and Democrats must pass both infrastructure bills. pic.twitter.com/hA6k0tb9LY

— MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch) September 30, 2021

The coverage of the infrastructure bill and the budget reconciliation bill can be a bit confusing and mystifying.

So, what’s the deal with these two bills meant to address our infrastructure needs? Why do we need to pass both?

Watch us break it down ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ppEfYJKXoP

— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) September 30, 2021

Don't overthink: What's holding up $3.5T to rescue the middle class (plus infrastructure) is an old story in DC: Billionaires, corporations buying pols

Sen. Sinema's strange trip from Green Party to private-equity winery intern is Exhibit A. My new column https://t.co/MTaOHKxDfZ

— Will Bunch (@Will_Bunch) September 30, 2021

Remember that time, the day before Biden was sworn in as President, when @Sen_JoeManchin said he wanted to spend up to $4 Trillion in infrastructure spending? I do.👇🏼https://t.co/sv3mliFYbO

— Fernand Amandi (@AmandiOnAir) September 30, 2021

Warren campaigned on an anti-corruption message in 2020, but almost no one — not the press, not other politicians, not most voters — cared. But, as the infrastructure debacle shows, she was right. If you can't fix that, nothing will ever get done. https://t.co/IQDPPRNxt7

— Amanda Marcotte (@AmandaMarcotte) September 30, 2021

Met Police officer who murdered Sarah Everard after kidnapping and raping her under the guise of an arrest has been handed whole-life sentencehttps://t.co/0AsvZWGSxR

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 30, 2021

NEW: @HarrietHarman calls for Met Chief Cressida Dick to resign after force's failure to spot a murderer in their ranks. Powerful call as Labour MP is a former justice minister, leading women's rights campaigner – and doesn't usually call for scalps. https://t.co/IXfsghNaoa

— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) September 30, 2021

Priti Patel says she's asked the questions of the Met about how Couzens was allowed to serve as a police officer, what were the answers? Just repeatedly saying you asked questions is not enough. What action have you taken?

— Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) September 30, 2021

Run away and call 999 if you are stopped by a lone officer and feel unsafe, the Met now sayshttps://t.co/udxHaKf1XL

— LBC (@LBC) September 30, 2021

More Than Half of Met Police Officers Found Guilty of Sexual Misconduct Kept their Jobs – Byline Times https://t.co/WsmuNiL35b

— Peter Jukes (@peterjukes) September 29, 2021

BREAKING: Activist duped into sexual relationship with spy wins case against Met police https://t.co/5YX0yqO4bM

— The Guardian (@guardian) September 30, 2021

UK businesses warn of ‘autumn storm’ of shortages, costs and taxes https://t.co/slmeIVM1ha

— Financial Times (@FT) September 30, 2021

Treasury Sec @SimonClarkeMP reckons labour shortages are nothing to do with Brexit, because to accept that would "take us back to what is quite a negative conversation".

So, if it looks bad, it's not happening. This is why we're in crisis. You cannot solve issues you deny exist. pic.twitter.com/rfjDfETtHm

— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) September 30, 2021

Perspective: Who could guess Brexit would cause food and gas shortages? Actually, anyone. https://t.co/p06O3HgMpX

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 30, 2021

You cannot* simultaneously argue that Brexit has restricted firms'access to cheap EU labour and will therefore lead to better pay in certain sectors AND current labour shortages have nothing to do with restricting access to EU labour

* Actually you can, but you sound ridiculous

— Gavin Barwell (@GavinBarwell) September 30, 2021

Brexit choices are making Britain's fuel and food shortages worse – CNN https://t.co/P6POT9kZYf

— Neale Richmond (@nealerichmond) September 29, 2021

Senior Conservatives finally admitting that the shortages are Brexit-related. pic.twitter.com/zL3LCnVQwl

— Dr Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy) September 30, 2021

The car crash that is Brexit fuel shortages, has caused Mr Brexit, to crash his car…

We are a global laughing stock. https://t.co/ykmjIyfhmP

— Naomi Smith (@pimlicat) September 30, 2021