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
Mar 22 As crisis deepens, Congress close on economic rescue deal By Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Negotiators from Congress and the White House were set to resume talks Sunday, racing to push a $1.4 trillion economic rescue package across the finish line. With a population on edge, societal norms rewritten and financial markets teetering, all sides… Continue reading
Mar 18 Senate passes coronavirus response measure to provide sick leave and free testing By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The Senate overwhelming passed a second coronavirus response bill, sending it to Trump to enact with his signature. Continue reading
Mar 18 Progressive candidate Newman ousts Democratic incumbent in Illinois primary By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, unseating one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress in a victory for abortion-rights advocates who have targeted the eight-term congressman for years. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 11:18 What the U.S. federal government is doing to fight COVID-19 In the U.S., nearly 100 people have died from novel coronavirus among 5,200 confirmed cases. With the infection expected to spread more broadly and businesses and organizations shutting down, what is the latest federal government response? Lisa Desjardins, Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Mar 11 House set to vote on bill extending surveillance authorities By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press In a rare bipartisan agreement, both Republicans and Democrats in the House seek to ensure that civil liberties are not overwhelmed by the tools used to thwart terrorism and other crimes. Continue reading
Mar 11 House can have Mueller probe grand jury testimony, court rules By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department must give Congress secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, giving the House a significant win in a separation-of-powers clash with the Trump administration. Continue reading
Mar 04 House passes bipartisan $8.3 billion bill to battle novel coronavirus By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The swift and sweeping bipartisan vote was a relative rarity in a polarized Washington and came just nine days after the president outlined a $2.5 billion plan that both President Donald Trump's GOP allies and Democratic critics said was insufficient. Continue reading
Feb 21 The dramatic death of a former president at the U.S. Capitol By Dr. Howard Markel Perhaps the strangest event that ever occurred in the House chamber of the Capitol harkens all the way back to 1848. Continue reading