Politics

WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds news briefing

By Associated Press

For the fourth straight day, the White House batted off questions about Tanden’s path to confirmation after at least one key Democrat and multiple Republicans came out against her.

WATCH: Surgeon general, assistant HHS secretary nominees testify before Senate

By Courtney Vinopal

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Feb. 25 will consider the nominations of Vivek Murthy for U.S. Surgeon General and Dr. Rachel Levine for assistant secretary of Health and Human Services.

WATCH: Acting Capitol Police chief says riot much bigger than intel suggested

By Michael Balsamo, Nomaan Merchant, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Three days before the riot, Capitol Police distributed an internal document warning that armed extremists were poised for violence and could attack Congress. But the acting chief said Thursday that the assault turned out to be much bigger than the…

House nears vote on Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan

By Lisa Desjardins

It's a busy week on Capitol Hill, with a full slate of confirmation hearings on President Biden's nominees and a possible House vote on the COVID economic-relief plan. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

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Sen. Jon Tester on COVID relief, minimum wage and Biden’s Cabinet nominees

With the Senate evenly split 50-50, moderate senators have become key to getting President Biden's COVID bill passed and his Cabinet nominees approved. Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

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Former aide details sexual harassment accusations against New York Gov. Cuomo

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

A former member of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting.

Sanctions prompt Venezuela to expel head of EU delegation

By Jorge Rueda, Associated Press

Venezuela's government has ordered the expulsion of the head of the EU delegation in the South American nation following the bloc's decision to impose sanctions on several Venezuelan officials accused of undermining democracy or violating human rights.

Chairman Powell says Federal Reserve is in no hurry to raise interest rates

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Powell also warned Wednesday that many who had worked in industries hardest hit by the pandemic and ensuing recession will likely need to find different jobs.

Biden’s White House budget office nominee facing new hurdles after Senate panels delay meetings

By Darlene Superville, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Tanden's confirmation was thrown into doubt over the last week when Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said he could not support Tanden and then several moderate Republican senators also said they'd vote against her.