Economy Feb 05 Senate approves fast-track of COVID-19 aid, Harris casts tie-breaker The Senate has approved a measure that would let Democrats muscle through President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without Republican support. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
Politics Feb 04 WATCH: Senate debates budget amid ongoing negotiations for COVID-19 relief The Senate will vote Feb. 4 on an amended Congressional budget resolution for the next fiscal year, paving the way to pass a Democratic COVID-19 relief bill with a simple majority vote.
Economy Feb 01 Biden meets Republicans on COVID-19 aid, but no quick deal Maine Sen. Susan Collins says the two-hour meeting Monday evening resulted in no compromise on differences. But she and the other Republicans say there was agreement to keep discussions going over their smaller, more targeted package.
Politics Feb 01 WATCH: White House announces Biden will meet with Republicans who propose lesser COVID-19 aid The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000 in direct payments to individuals earning up to $40,000 a year, or $80,000 for couples.
Politics Jan 26 Schumer says Democrats must pass COVID-19 aid with or without GOP He said Tuesday that Democrats are united in "bold action" even if it means using procedural tools to pass the legislation without Republicans.
Politics Jan 25 WATCH: Biden signs 'Buy American' order, pushes for urgent COVID-19 relief President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday to boost government buying from U.S. manufacturers, as talks with Congress over a $1.9 trillion stimulus package showed few signs of progress.
Health Jan 22 WATCH: Biden ordering stopgap help as talks start on big aid plan The two executive orders that Biden signed Friday would increase food aid, protect job seekers on unemployment and clear a path for federal workers and contractors to get a $15 hourly minimum wage.
Politics Jan 22 WATCH: Biden orders review of domestic extremism threat in U.S. President Joe Biden has directed his intelligence community to study the threat of domestic extremism in the United States, an undertaking being launched weeks after a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Nation Jan 22 Biden ordering stopgap help as talks start on big aid plan President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
Politics Jan 15 Biden's COVID-19 aid plan could revamp economy, prompt GOP resistance The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats’ liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools.