Nation Feb 29 Firefighters try to tame Texas wildfires before hot, windy weekend By Sean Murphy, Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
Politics Feb 07 WATCH: Biden says ‘we’ve broken the COVID grip’ during his State of the Union address The phase-out of the emergency declarations, which is planned to take place in May, means the end of federal funding that has provided free COVID tests and treatments for many Americans. By Associated Press
Health Jan 30 U.S. advises against traveling to China because of novel coronavirus The advisory was issued after the World Health Organization declared the virus, which has killed 213 people, a global health emergency. By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
World Sep 27 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: House challenges Trump on border national emergency In our Friday news wrap, House Democrats voted to end the national emergency declaration that allows money to be diverted from the military to fund construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Senate already approved the measure, but…
Politics Mar 14 Watch 6:57 With blocked emergency declaration, Senate delivers Trump a ‘stunning rebuke’ The Senate defied President Trump on Thursday, with 12 Republicans helping form a decisive majority to block his declaration of a national emergency over immigration. But the 59-41 vote wasn't a large enough majority to overturn a veto, and Trump…
Mar 14 How Trump fits into the history of presidential vetoes By Courtney Vinopal Presidents who have issued a high number of vetoes have often done so in response to pushback from members of Congress, whether it’s within their own party or an opposing party. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Senate votes to block Trump’s emergency declaration By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Several Republicans have said they will join Democrats in voting to block the president's emergency declaration that would steer $3.6 billion to building border barriers. Continue reading
Mar 06 Trump’s emergency declaration faces a Senate vote. Here’s what to expect By Lisa Desjardins For Republican senators, the vote on President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration presents a dilemma, pitting concerns over balance of power and military construction funds against loyalty to the president. Continue reading
Feb 26 House passes resolution blocking Trump’s emergency order By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press The House of representatives approved the legislation 245 to 182. Continue reading