Nation Aug 17 Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House The Postal Service said it has stopped removing mailboxes and mail-sorting machines amid an outcry from lawmakers, and President Donald Trump denied he was slowing service.
Politics Aug 17 Pelosi calls House back into session to vote on Postal bill Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the…
Politics Jul 28 Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify 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 Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief as deadline looms 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 White House pushes narrow virus aid; Pelosi blasts GOP delay 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 White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid in virus bill Negotiations over the next COVID-19 rescue bill are in flux.
Politics Jul 23 White House drops payroll tax cut after GOP allies object 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 Next virus aid package could easily swell past $1 trillion 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 Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens 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 Ousted U.S. prosecutor tells panel Barr ‘urged’ him to resign 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.