Mar 29 WATCH: President Biden signs the Emmett Till anti-lynching bill into law By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden acknowledged the long delay, stressing how the violent deaths of Black Americans were used to intimidate them and prevent them from voting simply because of their skin color. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Democrats promise swift confirmation to fill Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s seat By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Democrats have played defense for the last three Supreme Court vacancies. Now they plan to move swiftly to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Breyer and they plan to use the rapid 2020 confirmation of Justice Barrett as a new… Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 7:36 The debate over ending the filibuster, explained By Lisa Desjardins As the U.S. Senate returns Tuesday to take up legislation on voting rights, there's one major roadblock for Democrats: Majority Leader Chuck Schumer doesn't have the votes to pass it in an evenly-divided chamber. That's led to renewed talk of… Continue watching
Jan 12 WATCH: Pelosi, Schumer pay tribute to the late Sen. Harry Reid By Associated Press Reid lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda while Vice President Kamala Harris, senators and others joined for a ceremony closed to the public under COVID-19 protocols. Reid, who had pancreatic cancer, died last month at age 82. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress holds prayer vigil after sharing testimonials on Jan. 6 attack By Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press On the anniversary of last year's Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, dozens of lawmakers gathered Thursday to share their stories of that day's terror and resilience. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress holds moment of silence, discussion with historians on Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary By Associated Press Democratic leaders welcomed historians for a moderated discussion Thursday to mark of the first anniversary of the Capitol attack. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Senators mark Jan. 6 attack anniversary By Associated Press To mark the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told the chamber Thursday, "The warnings of history are clear: when democracies are in danger, it often starts with a mob."… Continue reading
Jan 03 Schumer announces Senate vote on filibuster change By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Schumer says in a letter to colleagues that the Senate "must evolve." Pointing to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, he says the rules changes are needed to protect democracy. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Senate votes to raise debt limit by $2.5 trillion, avoiding default By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The bill is expected to clear the Senate on a party-line vote that garners no Republican support, with swift passage by the House likely to follow before it then heads to President Joe Biden’s desk. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: Biden signs infrastructure bill at White House By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday on the White House lawn, hailing it as an example of what bipartisanship can achieve. Continue reading