Pipeline Politics: Debt Ceiling Bill Sparks Controversy.

Sen. Tim Kaine has introduced an amendment to the House-passed debt ceiling bill to strip approval for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a controversial pipeline backed by fellow Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin. Kaine and other Virginia Democrats have opposed the inclusion of the pipeline approval in the bill, arguing that it is unfair and opens the door to corruption. Manchin, who is up for reelection next year, is a top target for Republicans hoping to retake the Senate in 2024 and securing approval for the pipeline is a key priority for the senator.