Little Progress in Biden Meeting With Republicans on Infrastructure G.O.P. As the group assembled in the Oval Office, Mr. Biden told reporters that he hoped to find common ground on infrastructure spending. “The bottom line here is we’re going to see whether we can reach some consensus on a compromise,” Mr. Biden said. “You were AWOL, Mr. Secretary,” Mr. Krishnamoorthi said, using the military term for absent without leave. They believe that Mr. McConnell’s rigid defiance sets up a winning contrast for Mr. Biden as he continues to profess openness to working with Republicans.

Source: New York Times May 12, 2021 12:04 UTC