Oct 27 Watch 4:53 Paid family leave, billionaire tax likely cut from spending bill over Manchin opposition Pressure is mounting on U.S. lawmakers and White House officials, who met again Wednesday, to secure a deal on the president’s Build Back Better agenda. But key sticking points, like how to pay for the massive social spending bill, remain. Continue watching
Oct 27 Watch 6:49 A billionaire tax is unlikely. Here's other ways Dems want to pay for their spending bill By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas To fund their reconciliation bill, Democrats have suggested a billionaires’ tax, which could raise up to $250 billion. But the idea has faced opposition from Republicans and moderate Democrats. Lawmakers are also considering changing taxes on corporations. For more on… Continue watching
Oct 27 What's the so-called 'wealth tax' in Biden's proposed bill, and how would it work? By Josh Boak, Associated Press To help pay for his big economic and social agenda, President Joe Biden is looking to go where the big money is and that's billionaires. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 5:54 Dems make progress in Biden agenda talks, but agreement may still take time By Lisa Desjardins, Ryan Connelly Holmes Congressional Democrats spent Tuesday in a rush trying to work out the contours of a major proposal backed by President Joe Biden that would steer federal dollars toward climate initiatives, expand the U.S. safety net and change some aspects of… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 4:19 The core unresolved issues holding up Biden's social spending bills A divided Democratic party continued to strive to reach agreement Monday, in what's shaping up to be a make-or-break week for President Joe Biden's term. Moderates and progressives remain at odds as they try to work out the price tag… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 5:30 GOP lawmakers were 'intimately involved' in Jan. 6 protest planning, new report shows By Yamiche Alcindor, Alex D'Elia A new Rolling Stone report claims multiple members of Congress helped plan former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his election loss, and the Jan. 6 protests that ended in violence. Author Hunter Walker joins Yamiche Alcindor with more details. Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 7:57 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden agenda, Virginia Gov. race, midterms NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including progress on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, and Virginia’s gubernatorial race between Democrat Terry… Continue watching
Oct 25 First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned. Continue reading
Oct 23 Deal on Biden's $2 trillion plan edges closer; Harris is 'confident' By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville, Alan Fram, Associated Press A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation, though the informal deadline appeared to slip as they worked to scale back the measure and determine how to pay for… Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: Pfizer says its vaccine is 91% effective at preventing COVID among kids 5-11 In our news wrap Friday, Pfizer announced that its low-dose COVID vaccine is nearly 91 percent effective in 5- to 11-year-olds. A federal jury in New York has convicted Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, of making illegal… Continue watching