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What's inside the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill passed by Congress

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The $1.9 trillion bill provides direct payments of up to $1,400 for most Americans, extends emergency unemployment benefits and boosts spending for COVID-19 vaccines and testing.

West Virginia governor announces 168 unreported COVID-19 deaths

By Cuneyt Dil, John Raby, Associated Press

Justice says officials discovered that 70 facilities — mostly hospitals and nursing homes — did not report the deaths to the state's health department.

Congress approves $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The 628-page measure represents Democrats' effort to bridle the catastrophic pandemic and revive the enfeebled economy. Republicans say the measure is bloated, crammed with liberal policies and heedless of signs the dual crises are easing.

Senate confirms Ohio Rep. Fudge as housing secretary

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

This places the longtime Ohio lawmaker in charge of the agency just as Congress is poised to pass new benefits for renters and homeowners who have suffered economic losses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Where Biden stands on key promises in his first 50 days

By Associated Press

He hits his 50th day in office on Wednesday as his administration eyes a major milestone: final congressional passage of his massive $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package.

WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House press briefing

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

The White House is poised to begin an ambitious campaign that will showcase the bill’s contents to people while looking to build momentum for the next, perhaps thornier, parts of the president's ambitious agenda.

U.S. narrows in on organized extremists in Capitol siege investigation

By Alanna Durkin, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

Authorities allege evidence points to the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys laying January 6 attack plans well in advance.

FBI releases new video after bombs left at RNC and DNC offices

By Associated Press

The explosive devices were placed outside the two buildings between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 and were located by law enforcement the next day.

WATCH: House votes on COVID-19 relief bill

By Associated Press

The House gave final congressional approval to the sweeping package by a near party line 220-211 vote precisely seven weeks after Biden entered the White House and four days after the Senate passed the bill without a single Republican vote.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on COVID aid: 'You don't need to spend $1.9 trillion'

President Biden's nearly $2 trillion COVID aid bill is one step closer to becoming law as the House of Representatives scheduled a final vote on the legislation. In advance, Democrats and Republicans jousted again over the details of the bill.

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