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Weekend: Biden makes a surprise visit to Congress amid House deadlock

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02/10/2021 GMT

Biden makes a surprise visit to Congress amid House deadlock

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President Biden tries to rally his caucus after infrastructure bill vote is delayed

President Biden tries to rally his caucus after infrastructure bill vote is delayed.

In a 40-minute meeting with House Democrats, President Biden tried to bridge the divide between centrists and progressives, and sell the merits of his Build Back Better plan. We hear from New Republic's Matt Ford on why Democrats are in such a deadlock. 

Also in the programme: a shortage of lorry drivers in the UK has led to a worsening fuel shortage. And after eighteen months of isolation, Australia cautiously opens its borders. We speak to Australia's former deputy medical officer, who played a key role in the country's COVID-19 response last year.

Our panelists this week are Latika Bourke, UK correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times.

(Picture: Mr Biden flashed a thumbs up as he arrived for budget talks. Credit: Getty Images)

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