Mar 03 Watch 7:10 Senate battle begins over Biden’s relief plan amid new security concerns at the Capitol With the Senate set to debate the details of the COVID relief bill, members of Congress received new information about the ongoing security threats facing the Capitol. All of this comes to a head as security officials raise new questions… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 5:53 News Wrap: Biden denounces loosening of COVID restrictions in some states In our news wrap Wednesday, President Biden denounced decisions some state leaders are making to loosen COVID restrictions a day after Texas and Mississippi lifted mask mandates, the U.S. House moved to pass major election changes, at least 34 protesters… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 13:10 Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Biden administration’s foreign policy priorities By PBS NewsHour In his first speech as secretary of state, Antony Blinken on Wednesday unveiled the Biden administration's top foreign policy priorities, including containing COVID and putting Americans first. Judy Woodruff spoke with Blinken about those topics as well as vaccine diplomacy,… Continue watching
Mar 03 Democrats tighten eligibility limits for COVID-19 relief benefits By Alan Fram, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Democrats have agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks. This is a concession to party moderates, and it comes as leaders prepare to move their $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill through the Senate. Continue reading
Mar 03 Senate COVID-19 relief bill won’t include transportation projects GOP used to voice opposition By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A spokesperson for Speaker Nancy Pelosi says it's “unclear how Republicans will justify their opposition" to the bill now. Continue reading
Mar 03 ICC launches war crimes probe into Israeli practices By Josef Federman, Mike Corder, Associated Press The decision dealt an embarrassing blow to the Israeli government, which had conducted an aggressive public relations campaign to block the investigation. Continue reading
Mar 03 Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The new threat appears to be connected to a far-right conspiracy theory, mainly promoted by supporters of QAnon, that Trump will rise again to power on March 4. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Cuomo addresses harassment claims, vows to stay in office By Associated Press Besieged by sexual harassment allegations, a somber New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized, saying he “learned an important lesson” about his own behavior around women, but he said he intended to remain in office. Continue reading
Mar 03 House prepares to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill By Associated Press House Democrats are poised to pass a sweeping elections and ethics bill, offering it up as a powerful counterweight to voting rights restrictions advancing in Republican-controlled statehouses across the country. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House press briefing By Associated Press The White House is stressing that teachers across the nation should be considered essential and "prioritized" to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Continue reading