Dec 29 Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A total of 109 Republicans joined with Democrats to approve the override, which would be the first of Trump's presidency. The Senate is expected to consider the measure later this week. Continue reading
Dec 28 House votes to override Trump's veto of defense bill By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Trump rejected the defense bill last week, saying it failed to limit social media companies he claims were biased against him during his failed reelection campaign. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 7:05 The relief bill showdown is over. What comes next? The showdown is over. In a surprise move late Sunday night, President Trump signed the covid relief and government funding bill, demanding last-minute changes. Amna Nawaz speaks with Anna Palmer, Senior Washington Correspondent for Politico, about what was behind President… Continue watching
Dec 28 Watch 4:35 'We didn't choose this.' Unemployed man shares frustrations on COVID relief fight Millions of unemployed Americans watched the weekend fight over COVID relief play out with a sense of exasperation over feeling like pawns in a game of political football, said Michael West, 60, an Uber driver who has been out of… Continue watching
Dec 28 Watch 10:01 Amy Walter and Errin Haines on Trump's relief reversal and the Georgia elections Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Errin Haines of the 19th join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s unpredictable approach to passing the coronavirus relief bill, his continued refusal to accept the results… Continue watching
Dec 28 'It's just senseless.' Despite COVID relief, unemployed Americans still worry about paying their bills By Gretchen Frazee, Leah Nagy Americans had mixed emotions about the Covid-19 relief bill that President Donald Trump signed into law Sunday, extending unemployment benefits for an estimated 12 million Americans. Continue reading
Dec 28 WATCH: House debates $2,000 COVID-19 stimulus checks, defense bill By Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion-plus COVID-19 and annual federal spending package into law. But Congress returns Monday to confront the White House on remaining priorities in a rare end-of-session showdown. Continue reading
Dec 28 Schumer expected to raise $2,000 stimulus checks before Senate By Candice Norwood and Associated Press Schumer said he would offer Trump’s proposal for $2,000 checks for a vote in Senate — putting Republicans on the spot. Continue reading
Dec 28 Trump signs massive pandemic relief package after criticizing deal By Associated Press President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal. Continue reading
Dec 26 Unemployment benefits for millions in limbo as Trump rages By Alexandra Olson, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden… Continue reading