The administration was assessing the situation “hour by hour,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. was getting things done under his administration. Besides pressing for important party priorities, the president was hoping to show foreign leaders the U.S. To help push lawmakers toward that goal, Biden will speak Thursday morning to the House Democratic Caucus, a person familiar with the plan told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Let’s bring these bills over the finish line.” Biden tweeted late Wednesday. And Democrats are eyeing a new surcharge on the wealthy - 5% on incomes above $10 million and an additional 3% on those beyond $25 million - to help pay for it, according to a person who requested anonymity to discuss the private talks.