Aug 02 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, potentially pushing millions of Americans out of their homes. Continue reading
Jul 30 Families paying off rent, food, debts with child tax credit By Michael Casey, Associated Press Families are starting to spend the money from the expanded child tax credit. Continue reading
Jul 29 WATCH: House committee discusses pandemic impact on transportation sector By News Desk and Associated Press The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a discussion on the federal response to and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in transportation and infrastructure sectors on Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 7:38 Bipartisan infrastructure deal a ‘giant step forward’ despite compromise, Sen. Tester says A bipartisan group of senators reached an agreement on a trillion dollar infrastructure plan to invest in public works projects across the country, including $550 billion in new spending over the next five years. As it faces its first procedural… Continue watching
Jul 28 WATCH: Biden speaks about efforts to strengthen U.S. manufacturing By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden checked out the big rigs at a Pennsylvania truck factory on Wednesday and promised workers that his policies would reshape the U.S economy for the working class. Continue reading
Jul 28 Senate GOP ready to move forward on $1 trillion infrastructure bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Republicans negotiating a $1 trillion infrastructure bill with Democrats said Wednesday they have reached agreement on the major outstanding issues and are ready to move forward on the bill. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 4:14 Why the infrastructure deal is still under discussion On Capitol Hill, bipartisan infrastructure talks are on shaky grounds. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the latest hiccup in the negotiations, and when progress can be expected. Continue watching
Jul 26 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki cited an increase in vaccinations against the coronavirus in states with high infection rates as a "positive trend."… Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Biden marks anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act By Associated Press President Joe Biden celebrated the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Monday, highlighting the progress made over the past three decades in advancing equity for people with disabilities. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Biden signs bill bolstering the Crime Victims Fund By Associated Press The Senate voted unanimously Tuesday, 100-0, to pass the bill bolstering the fund. Continue reading