Susan Davis
Republicans believe COVID-19 policies largely backed by Democrats are causing a schism among parents of school-age children and that will help the GOP win elections this year up and down the ballot.
They want President Biden to appoint a young liberal to replace the 82-year-old justice. But Breyer has publicly shown no indication of whether he will stay or go.
The measure includes a last-minute agreement with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans over aid for farmers. The Senate needs to vote on the resolution and send it to President Trump.
The proposal rallied Republicans but failed to overcome a necessary procedure hurdle in the Senate. Negotiations with Democrats remain stalled and chances of a deal before the election are fading.
President Trump is expected to sign the CARES Act, the third aid package from Congress during the growing coronavirus pandemic.
The emergency relief package includes direct payments to Americans, expanded unemployment insurance, aid to large and small businesses, and significant funding for the health care industry.
Congressional leaders announced an agreement to fund cash payments to Americans, bailouts for key industries and aid to the healthcare industry.
The Senate approved a new package earlier Wednesday providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.
The Senate approved a new package providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus. The Senate is working on another economic relief measure that could total roughly $1 trillion.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is proposing a new $750 billion aid package to help families and the healthcare industry combat coronavirus impacts.
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., says “now is the time” to begin impeachment proceedings. Pressure is mounting after reports that President Trump urged Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden.
The Trump administration’s decision to fight for total repeal of the Affordable Care Act in court sent shock waves across Congress, where lawmakers were caught off guard by the renewed repeal effort.
The resolution sets up the likely first veto confrontation between Congress and the White House since President Trump took office.
Furloughed federal workers, Border Patrol agents and the first beneficiary of a new criminal justice law will be among those attending President Trump’s prime-time address.
The long-time Iowa Republican congressman is under fire, once again, for controversial remarks. House Democrats are also planning a vote of disapproval and some want to censure King.
The incoming House leadership plans legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security for a month. President Trump shows no sign of agreeing to their terms, digging in on funding a border wall.
More than 20 military employees described a “toxic work environment” to senators and staff, the Democrat told NPR. President Trump says the decision to withdraw is up to Ronny Jackson.
The CIA director faces a narrow path through a closely divided Senate, but Republicans are confident he has the votes to win confirmation on the floor later this week.