Feb 01 Watch 7:38 Biden looks to ramp up pandemic relief as Republicans press for smaller aid package By Yamiche Alcindor Negotiations over new action to stimulate the economy are moving into higher gear Monday. After releasing a $1.9 trillion aid plan last month, President Biden held a first meeting with Senate Republicans who are pushing an alternative plan. White House… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch 9:04 Sweeping new report examines the roots of the U.S. Capitol attack By Amna Nawaz The storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was a shocking moment for many Americans, but new details are emerging about who was involved and how it was planned. A New York Times report examines the role former President… Continue watching
Feb 01 U.S. won’t make immigration arrests at virus vaccination sites By Associated Press Vaccination sites will be considered “sensitive locations” and generally off limits for enforcement actions, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement Monday. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 8:03 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on bipartisanship under President Biden NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the challenges of bipartisanship under President Biden, Biden's economic relief package, and cooperation in the Democratic Party.:… Continue watching
Feb 01 Capitol Building fence is blocking D.C. laws from approval By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press That foreboding black fence erected around the U.S. Capitol building has had an unintentional side effect: walling off the local government's ability to enact new laws. Continue reading
Feb 01 Biden asks high court to put off border wall, asylum cases By Associated Press The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to put off arguments over two controversial Trump administration policies that have been challenged in court now that President Joe Biden has taken steps to unwind them. Continue reading
Feb 01 Oregon 1st state to decriminalize possession of hard drugs By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine and other hard drugs. Instead, those found in possession would face a $100 fine or a health assessment. Continue reading
Feb 01 Biden threatens sanctions on Myanmar after military coup By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Joe Biden is threatening new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government. Continue reading
Feb 01 India’s farming protests resonate with U.S. agriculture communities By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press The dispute raises questions not only about agriculture in India but larger issues about the country's rural areas — issues that are familiar to anyone who has watched as populations dwindle in rural America and many small communities struggle to… Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: White House announces Biden will meet with Republicans who propose lesser COVID-19 aid By Aamer Madhani, Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press 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. Continue reading