Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Blumenthal's opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By Associated Press "The appointment of a black woman to the United States Supreme Court, let's be very blunt, should have happened years ago," said Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. "This day is a giant leap into the present for our country and… Continue reading
Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Leahy's opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings By Associated Press “Judge Jackson is not anti-law enforcement. She’s not soft on crime,” Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt., said, noting that members of Jackson’s family have worked in law enforcement. Continue reading
Mar 17 House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House has voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds weekly news briefing By Associated Press Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day were scrambled Thursday after Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 16 White House warns U.S. could be 'blindsided' by the next variant without more COVID funding from Congress By Rachel Cohrs, Andrew Joseph, STAT The White House is begging Congress for more funds to help with COVID-19 surveillance, testing, and treatments — a call that could be bolstered by emerging signs of an increase in COVID-19 cases in Europe. Continue reading
Mar 14 Ukraine's Zelensky to deliver virtual address to joint session of Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a virtual address to the U.S. Congress as the Russian war on his country intensifies. Continue reading
Mar 09 WATCH: Democrats will separate COVID-19 funds from omnibus spending bill, says Pelosi By News Desk and Associated Press Democratic leaders have abandoned plans for a fresh infusion of $15.6 billion for battling the COVID pandemic. That clears the way for House debate and passage of a vast government spending bill that is anchored by aid for Ukraine and… Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi supports halting Russian oil imports to U.S. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press It's a hefty nod of support that could strengthen President Joe Biden’s hand in seeking to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Biden has been reluctant to curb Russian oil shipments that would reduce U.S. and global supplies. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: What to expect from Biden's first State of the Union address By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn, Kenichi Serino Ahead of the President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, PBS NewsHour’s Digital Anchor Nicole Ellis discusses how the president will speak to those issues in a series of conversations with the NewsHour’s William Brangham, Lisa Desjardins and… Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: House hearing reviews NASA's planned mission to Mars By News Desk and Associated Press The House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee held an online status update and review of NASA's Artemis Initiative on Tuesday. Continue reading