President Joe Biden is facing his first holiday season as commander in chief while confronting a slew of problems from the new variant of COVID-19 to stalled legislation and his own unpopularity.
The president could be bracing for a winter of discontent as the Omicron variant is expected to surge and efforts to pass the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act flounder due to opposition from Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV).
He may also have to sacrifice the enhanced child tax credit in the new year as part of a deal to pass Build Back Better—a key achievement that could further damage his standing with voters if it's not extended.
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Joe Biden's Winter of Discontent—Failed Bills, Terrible Polls and Now Omicron
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Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu fights to preserve power in Israel | Middle East
In addition to charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Israel's prime minister is battling challenges to his leadership from within his Likud party. Is this the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's political career?
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https://www.dw.com/en/benjamin-netanyahu-fights-to-preserve-power-in-israel/a-5140
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https://www.dw.com/en/benjamin-netanyahu-fights-to-preserve-power-in-israel/a-5140
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