End to government shutdown in sight as Dems halt filibuster (UPDATE)
Democrats lined up behind a plan to reopen the federal government on Monday as the Senate began to take a vote on the proposal.
View ArticleTrump prods Congress amid debate on immigration
President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that it's now or never when it comes to extending protections for young immigrants, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell threw his weight behind...
View Article‘Dreamers’ left in limbo as Senate rejects immigration bills (UPDATE)
President Donald Trump would veto a bipartisan Senate compromise that would help young "Dreamer" immigrants and build his coveted border wall, the White House threatened on Thursday, fueling doubts...
View ArticleInfrastructure often embraced by both parties, to no avail
President Donald Trump wants to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure projects to create jobs and help the collapsing economy rebuild from the coronavirus' stunning blows.
View ArticleDemocrats resigned to dropping local aid in COVID-19 bill
As top Washington negotiators reach for a long-delayed agreement on COVID-19 relief, rank-and-file Democrats appear increasingly resigned to having to drop, for now, a scaled-back demand for fiscal...
View ArticleNegotiators report progress on long-delayed COVID-aid bill
Top Capitol Hill Republicans worked on Tuesday to keep the price tag for a long-delayed COVID-19 aid package in check, seeking to prevail in a battle over help for state and local governments, while...
View Article$900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump (UPDATE)
After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is moving to act on a $900 billion pandemic-relief legislation, finally delivering long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to...
View ArticleCongress’ rescue aid: A dose of support, but is it enough?
The $900 billion economic relief package that emerged from Congress over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of households and businesses that have been struggling for months to survive. Yet...
View ArticleTrump’s $2,000 checks all but dead as GOP Senate refuses aid
President Donald Trump's push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks was all but dead Wednesday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed an alternative approach of loading up the bill with other...
View ArticleBiden and McConnell may be friends, but can they reach an infrastructure deal?
The two players in the most important relationship in Washington finally are ready for a face-to-face meeting.
View Article‘Blindsided’ GOP senators put infrastructure deal in doubt
Livid and "blindsided" over President Joe Biden's refusal to sign a bipartisan infrastructure deal without the adoption of his broader priorities, Republican senators Friday were frantically...
View ArticleBiden wants infrastructure spending to boost economy, but GOP to block vote
President Joe Biden said his infrastructure and families agenda must be passed to sustain the economic momentum of his first six months in office, aiming to set the tone for a crucial week of...
View ArticleInfrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again (UPDATE)
Senate Republicans expected on Wednesday to reject an effort to begin debate on a bipartisan infrastructure deal that senators brokered with President Joe Biden, though supporters are hoping they'll...
View Article$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, promising that Democrats would work with Republicans to put together...
View ArticleWill McConnell lift roadblock of Biden for infrastructure?
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had vowed to be "100% focused" on stopping President Joe Biden's agenda. But when it comes to the bipartisan infrastructure plan, McConnell is sounding like a go.
View ArticleSenators wrapping up $1T infrastructure bill, voting ahead
Nearing decision time, senators are wrapping up work on the bipartisan infrastructure plan and talks were underway Thursday to expedite consideration of the nearly $1 trillion proposal, with votes...
View ArticleSenate Dems unveil $3.5T budget for social, climate efforts
Senate Democrats unveiled a budget resolution Monday that maps $3.5 trillion in spending boosts and tax breaks aimed at strengthening social and environmental programs, setting up an autumn battle over...
View ArticleBiden meeting with Democrats as $3.5T plan faces party split
With time growing shorter, President Joe Biden planned to meet privately Wednesday with House and Senate Democrats as Congress worked to bridge party divisions over his big "build back better" agenda...
View ArticleLawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain (UPDATE)
Congressional leaders reached agreement Thursday on a stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government running through mid-February, though a temporary shutdown was still possible with some Senate...
View ArticleBiden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control gas prices (UPDATE)
President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve for six months, the White House said Thursday, in a bid to control energy...
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