(CNN)This week, Democratic leaders grappled internally with how to pass President Biden's agenda with a pared-down price tag. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Virginia as a new poll showed the governor's race in a dead-heat.

       Monday

       Democrats push Biden to take forceful role in bridging party's sparring factions over agenda Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies Harris makes the case for Biden's climate priorities in visit to rapidly draining Lake Mead Justice Department asks Supreme Court to block Texas' 6-week abortion ban

       Tuesday

       Everything on Biden's schedule points to one reality: It's time to close the deal Pentagon outlines punishments for civilian employees if they fail to get vaccinated

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       Wednesday

       White House under pressure to act on voting rights, but it's not ready to blow up the filibuster Liz Cheney: Bannon refusal to cooperate suggests Trump was 'personally involved' in planning riot January 6 committee approves Steve Bannon criminal contempt report, setting up key vote later this week Obama in new McAuliffe ad: 'Virginia, you have a lot of responsibility this year'

       Thursday

       Biden sees American credibility on the line as he races to lock down climate action ahead of Glasgow Democrats grapple with pared down Build Back Better agenda Liberal backlash against Sinema grows on Capitol Hill as potential Arizona challenger emerges

       Friday

       Close to 200 Americans are still seeking to leave Afghanistan, State Department tells congressional staff Supreme Court lets Texas 6-week abortion ban stay in place and will hear oral arguments November 1

       And that was the week in 15 headlines.