Politics Feb 08 Trump’s lawyers blast impeachment trial as ‘political theater’ In a brief filed on the eve of the impeachment trial, lawyers for the former president leveled a wide-ranging attack on the case.
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: Article of impeachment against Trump delivered to Senate The House is set to bring the impeachment article against Donald Trump for the Senate trial. But a growing number of Republican senators say they oppose the proceedings against the former president.
Politics Jan 24 Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an impeachment trial, a sign of the dimming chances that former President Donald Trump will be convicted on the charge that he incited a siege of the U.S. Capitol.
Politics Jan 22 Trump impeachment to go to Senate Monday, launching trial “There will be a trial,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in making the announcement Friday. "It will be a full trial, it will be a fair trial.”…
Politics Jan 20 WATCH: Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock and Alex Padilla sworn into U.S. Senate, giving Democrats control Vice President Kamala Harris has delivered the oath of office to Democrats Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock and Alex Padilla.
Politics Jan 19 McConnell pressures Democrats to keep Senate filibuster McConnell has told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer that retaining the legislative filibuster should be part of their negotiations. The chamber will be split 50-50 with a Democratic Vice President Harris, breaking ties.