(CNN) The Biden presidency and top Democrats suddenly face a moment of truth with an audacious nation-changing agenda imperiled by the treacherous political math of divided Washington and stiff resistance by pro-Trump Republicans. A crucial phase is now unfolding with President Joe Biden 's plans to redefine the concept of infrastructure, with huge government social spending, slowed by stumbling bipartisan talks with the GOP. This week in the Senate they are expected to block a bipartisan, independent commission into the January 6 Capitol insurrection. If the President's attempt to carve out a bipartisan infrastructure deal fails, it is hard to see any other issue where his vision of unity has any chance of being realized. There is a palpable sense in Washington that the crunch moment for the plan is approaching.

Source: CNN May 24, 2021 03:56 UTC