Politics Jul 28

The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast. And millions of Americans' jobless benefits, school reopenings and eviction protections are at stake.

Economy Jul 27

Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new coronavirus aid package that's teetering in Congress.

Politics Jul 26

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday assailed Republican “disarray” over a new pandemic relief package as the White House suggested a narrower effort might be necessary, at least for now.

Politics Jul 24

Negotiations over the next COVID-19 rescue bill are in flux.

Politics Jul 23

The White House has reluctantly dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, ceding to opposition to the idea among top Senate allies.

Economy Jul 21

At stake is funds to re-open schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans as the virus crisis worsens.

Politics Jul 21

Divisions between the White House and Senate Republicans and differences with Democrats posed fresh challenges for a new federal aid package, with the U.S. crisis worsening and emergency relief about to expire.

Nation Jul 09

The ousted U.S. attorney leading investigations into President Donald Trump’s allies has told the House Judiciary Committee that Attorney General William Barr pressured him to resign.

Politics Jun 26

The collapse of a Senate Republican bill leaves final legislation in doubt.

Politics Jun 25

After a policing overhaul collapsed in the Senate, House Democrats returned to Washington for a day heavy with emotion to vote on their sweeping proposal to address the global outcry.