Feb 05 WATCH: Harris, Yellen meet with Black Chambers of Commerce members in virtual roundtable By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says America has some "tough months ahead" in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and for that reason it is critical that Congress pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 6:51 Debate over one of their own opens new fault lines in Republican ranks By Lisa Desjardins The U.S. House of Representatives spent hours on Thursday in impassioned debate over the future of Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her past statements espousing support for conspiracy theories and violence against lawmakers. The issue has widened an already… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 6:29 Sen. Bill Cassidy on Rep. Greene: ‘She’s part of the conspiracy cabal’ Sen. Bill Cassidy, of Louisiana, is one of 10 Republicans to meet this week with President Biden about the administration's COVID relief bill, and one of only a handful of medical doctors serving in Congress. He joins Judy Woodruff to… Continue watching
Feb 04 WATCH: Psaki holds White House press briefing on Hunter Biden book, COVID-19 relief act By Associated Press The statement, read by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, said: “We admire our son Hunter’s strength and courage to talk openly about his addiction so that others might see themselves in his journey and find hope.”… Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Senate debates budget amid ongoing negotiations for COVID-19 relief By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press The Senate will vote Feb. 4 on an amended Congressional budget resolution for the next fiscal year, paving the way to pass a Democratic COVID-19 relief bill with a simple majority vote. Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Experts, leaders testify before House on the small business economy during COVID-19 By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press As the U.S. economy undergoes an uneven recovery from the virus pandemic, many small business owners face a tough decision on whether and when to take on employees. Continue reading
Feb 03 WATCH: Senate debates budget resolution that could lead to COVID-19 relief funding By Associated Press Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan but also signaled he's open to changes, including limiting the proposed $1,400 direct payments to Americans with lower income levels. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 6:22 Sen. John Barrasso on Biden’s relief plan and Trump’s role in the Capitol attacks The Biden administration and Senate Republicans continue to debate the merits and details of the president's $1.9 trillion relief plan. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the third-highest ranking Republican in the Senate, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 5:51 Biden’s economic adviser on pandemic relief: ‘We can’t afford to wait another few months’ President Biden appears ready to continue the push for his $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan a day after he met with Senate Republicans to discuss its size and scope. Jared Bernstein, who was appointed to the White House Council of… Continue watching
Feb 02 WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Schumer holds press conference on COVID-19 aid By Associated Press "We are not going to dilute, dither or delay," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday at a Capitol Hill press conference, "The needs of the American people are just too great."… Continue reading