Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 8:06 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. Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch 5:29 Biden administration scrambles to respond to surge of migrant children at the U.S. border By Yamiche Alcindor, Meredith Lee The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border is increasingly challenging the Biden administration, with the number of detained migrant children tripling in recent weeks, according to the New York Times. Almost half are being held longer than permitted by law. Theresa… Continue watching
Mar 09 U.S. officials say report on oil and gas sale ban due by summer By Matthew Brown, Associated Press A long-term ban on sales from the nation's vast, publicly-owned oil and gas reserves to address climate change would fulfill a campaign pledge from Democratic President Joe Biden. Continue reading