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
Feb 02 WATCH: Biden signs immigration orders as Congress awaits more By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The latest batch of orders are light on immediate changes, though White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Biden will have more to share in the future and shifts will take time. Continue reading
Feb 02 Biden administration to provide COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients said Tuesday the government will initially ship about 1 million doses to some 6,500 pharmacies around the country, starting next week. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: White House's Psaki holds briefing on COVID-19 relief bill, Russia By Associated Press Members of Congress are setting up votes to fast-track the sweeping aid package toward eventual approval with or without Republican support. Continue reading
Feb 01 Biden meets Republicans on COVID-19 aid, but no quick deal By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Maine Sen. Susan Collins says the two-hour meeting Monday evening resulted in no compromise on differences. But she and the other Republicans say there was agreement to keep discussions going over their smaller, more targeted package. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 7:38 Biden looks to ramp up pandemic relief as Republicans press for smaller aid package By Yamiche Alcindor Negotiations over new action to stimulate the economy are moving into higher gear Monday. After releasing a $1.9 trillion aid plan last month, President Biden held a first meeting with Senate Republicans who are pushing an alternative plan. White House… Continue watching
Feb 01 Biden asks high court to put off border wall, asylum cases By Associated Press The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to put off arguments over two controversial Trump administration policies that have been challenged in court now that President Joe Biden has taken steps to unwind them. Continue reading
Feb 01 Biden threatens sanctions on Myanmar after military coup By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Joe Biden is threatening new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: White House COVID-19 response team says U.S. cases down, but 3 variants detected By Associated Press The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down in recent weeks, but three mutations that are causing concern have been detected in the U.S. Continue reading