Nov 30 Congress returns with pandemic relief aid, federal funding unresolved By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year. The only absolute must-do is preventing a government shutdown on Dec. 11. But lawmakers are also debating whether to deliver another round of coronavirus relief before President… Continue reading
Nov 20 WATCH: Pelosi says she hopes McConnell's 'pause' on virus aid ends By Associated Press Pelosi noted that Congress has yet to pass any further coronavirus relief aid and placed blame for the inaction on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi holds news conference on election results By Associated Press The news conference comes as President Donald Trump continues to criticize the vote-counting process in key states. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH LIVE: Pelosi offers briefing amid Biden transition By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press With the balance of power in the Senate hinging on a couple of Georgia races headed to a runoff, and Democrats losing seats in the House, Biden's proposals for a public health insurance option and empowering Medicare to negotiate prescription… Continue reading
Nov 12 WATCH: Pelosi says pandemic is a 'red alert' By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden's top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden's victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that's a nonstarter… Continue reading
Nov 11 Democrats maintain House control, but majority likely to shrink By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats have clinched two more years of controlling the House. But they'll do it with a potentially razor-thin majority. That would mean a bittersweet finale to last week's elections. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 4:23 Dems won the race but the GOP will control the presidency By PBS NewsHour While Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are headed to the White House, Democrats who were hoping to increase their margins in the House and take control of the Senate, failed to strengthen their position in Congress. Jeff Greenfield joins to… Continue watching
Nov 07 Pelosi says Biden has 'mandate for action' By Associated Press The Democratic leader said in a statement Saturday: “Today marks the dawning of a new day of hope for America.”… Continue reading
Nov 06 WATCH: Pelosi says she's happy with results, despite loss of seats By Associated Press “We did not win every battle in the House, but we did win the war," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Nov 05 House Democrats cast blame after losses By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats are coming to grips with the fact that whether President Donald Trump is e-elected or defeated by rival Joe Biden Biden, they still have problems understanding, and winning over, Trump voters. Continue reading