Mar 26 Coronavirus pandemic upends rules of partisan politics in Washington By Daniel Bush In responding to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Republicans and Democrats in Congress have found themselves in the unfamiliar position of confronting a crisis that does not fall along partisan lines. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Pelosi holds weekly news conference amid virus outbreak By Candice Norwood "I anticipate and feel certain that we will have a strong bipartisan vote," Pelosi told reporters Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 25 Read the Senate's full coronavirus aid package bill By Lisa Desjardins Senators from both parties agreed on the final text of a proposed, sweeping bill aimed at rescuing both the struggling medical sector and quickly collapsing United States economy late on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 3:00 Trump urges Congress to pass pandemic economic relief package President Trump held another news briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday evening, this time announcing his intention to sign the pandemic aid package the Senate drafted in conjunction with his administration. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what Trump said about… Continue watching
Mar 25 WATCH: Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 5:48 How Senate bill would ease pandemic's economic burden Wall Street soared Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining a record 2,100 points. The gains came as the Senate continued to debate the details of a possible economic recovery package for Americans suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Lisa… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 6:39 Thune: Coronavirus needs to be dealt with before giving the 'all clear' The economic relief bill the Senate is debating would be among the most expensive pieces of legislation in U.S. history. Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss which provisions are still being negotiated and why, unlike… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 7:48 Sanders says coronavirus testing still 'woefully inadequate' The Senate and the White House continue to deliberate over another coronavirus economic relief bill. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he would support the measure's “unprecedented expansion” of unemployment compensation, how to get needed medical… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 9:22 Where Senate negotiations on the next COVID-19 relief bill stand As the global spread of the novel coronavirus accelerates, over a fifth of the world’s population is being asked to stay home. More than 35,000 cases and at least 400 deaths are confirmed in the U.S. Meanwhile, Congress is struggling… Continue watching
Mar 23 Democrats block vote on virus aid package to wrangle more help for workers, public health By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press At the Capitol, tempers flared and emotions were raw as senators struggled over critically needed aid. Democrats argue the package is tilted toward corporations. Continue reading