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The White House is staring down a two-pronged attack in the coming days as President BidenJoe BidenBiden coronavirus vaccine-or-test mandate goes into effect On the Money — Democrats grow less confident in Manchin Fed Vice Chair Clarida to resign over pandemic stock trades MORE prepares to address voting rights in Atlanta today and deliver a speech on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. Biden and Vice President Harris are set to visit the epicenter of the political South this afternoon as part of the Democratic pressure campaign to alter Senate rules in order to pass two wide-ranging election reform and voting rights bills. “Tomorrow is an opportunity to speak about what the path forward looks like,” said White House press secretary Jen PsakiJen PsakiUS looks to ward off Ukraine conflict in talks with Russia Overnight Health Care — Insurance will soon cover COVID-19 tests Democrats face moment of truth in filibuster fight   MORE before confirming Biden’s pending call to change the rules in the upper chamber (Reuters). Joe ManchinJoe ManchinOn the Money — Democrats grow less confident in Manchin McConnell blocks simple majority votes on Dems' voting rights bills Republicans threaten floor takeover if Democrats weaken filibuster  MORE (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten SinemaKyrsten SinemaMcConnell blocks simple majority votes on Dems' voting rights bills Republicans threaten floor takeover if Democrats weaken filibuster  Democrats face moment of truth in filibuster fight   MORE (D-Ariz.) — both of whom support the pair of proposals — to alter the 60-vote filibuster threshold could prove fateful in the long run. The speeches also come days as Senate Majority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerClyburn on updating election law: 'What is true today was not true then' Biden eulogizes Reid as a fighter 'for the America we all love' Like it or not, all roads forward for Democrats go through Joe Manchin MORE (D-N.Y.) plans to hold a vote on the issue ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell blocks simple majority votes on Dems' voting rights bills Republicans threaten floor takeover if Democrats weaken filibuster  Biden to 'forcefully advocate' for voting rights in Tuesday speech MORE (R-Ky.) laid out to The Wall Street Journal a list of legislative priorities Republicans would move on. “We know this has been very difficult for students and families,” Chicago Mayor Lori LightfootLori LightfootOvernight Health Care — Insurance will soon cover COVID-19 tests Psaki: White House wants to see Chicago Public Schools open Chicago schools closed for fourth consecutive day MORE (D) said at a Monday press conference after days of criticizing the union. > Health and Human Services: Secretary Xavier BecerraXavier BecerraOvernight Health Care — Insurance will soon cover COVID-19 tests CDC leader faces precarious political moment Biden officials require insurers to cover eight at-home tests per month MORE instructed Medicare to reassess a premium increase contemplated this year to cover high costs of Biogen’s much-debated Alzheimer’s drug (The Associated Press). ***** CONGRESS: It’s no secret that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyMcCarthy says he'll strip Dems of committee slots if GOP wins House Republicans' true failure since the last election Sunday shows preview: Congress marks Jan. 6 anniversary; US, Russia to hold talks amid rising tensions MORE (Calif.), who covets the speakership in 2023, is intent on gathering support among colleagues, GOP donors and other powerful influencers, most prominently the former 45th president. The Founders thought so The Memo: Threats to democracy are stark one year after Jan. 6 MORE (D-Minn.), Adam SchiffAdam Bennett SchiffOvernight Health Care — Insurance will soon cover COVID-19 tests McCarthy says he'll strip Dems of committee slots if GOP wins House Congressional Democrats press Biden to expand rapid COVID-19 testing MORE (D-Calif.) and Eric SwalwellEric Michael SwalwellJudge questions Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity' in Jan. 6 lawsuits McCarthy says he'll strip Dems of committee slots if GOP wins House The Memo: Threats to democracy are stark one year after Jan. 6 MORE (D-Calif.) of key committee assignments (Breitbart). The Hill’s Scott Wong and Mike Lillis report that while a new generation of Democratic lawmakers is restless to send the old guard packing, House Majority Leader Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerBoebert, Clyde fined for defying House floor mask mandate Ex-McCarthy staffer: GOP leader's strategy dictated by 'most extreme' wings of party Pelosi: It was 'inexplicable' why it took so long for National Guard to be activated on Jan. 6  MORE (Md.), who will be 83 in June, and House Majority Whip James Clyburn (S.C.), who will be 82 in July, have been reaching out to colleagues to gauge their support about hanging on, even if Pelosi retires. IN FOCUS/SHARP TAKESPOLITICS: Former President TrumpDonald TrumpGeorgia prosecutor says decision on Trump election interference case likely coming soon Overnight Defense & National Security — US, Russia have face-to-face sit down Hillicon Valley — Dems press privacy groups over kids' safety MORE stirred discord with another GOP lawmaker on Monday, directing his ire at Sen. Mike RoundsMike RoundsRounds doesn't back down from Trump, who 'lost the 2020 election' Romney defends Rounds following Trump rebuke Trump rips GOP senator who called 2020 election 'fair' MORE (R-S.D.) after the conservative member said that Biden’s 2020 victory was fair and legitimate. Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenOn the Money — Democrats grow less confident in Manchin Warren: Powell's actions raise suspicions Fed may be hiding full scope of trading scandal Hillicon Valley — Progressives put pressure on Google MORE (D-Mass.), who opposes Powell’s nomination, said on Monday the Fed must disclose information about an ethics controversy (Reuters).