Jul 23 WATCH: Pelosi, Schumer call on GOP for better virus relief By Associated Press GOP senators and Trump are at odds over priorities, and Democrats say the Republican plans are not nearly enough to stem the health crisis, reopen schools and extend aid to jobless Americans. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 8:50 Congress resumes pandemic relief deliberations, but Republicans remain divided Coronavirus infections and deaths are still climbing in much of the nation, and Florida has become the new national epicenter. With Congress back in session after recess, continuing COVID-19 increases are fueling urgent negotiations on an economic rescue package. But… Continue watching
Jul 19 House leaders ‘alarmed’ federal officers policing protests By Associated Press Top leaders in the U.S. House said Sunday they were “alarmed” by the Trump administration’s tactics against protesters in Portland, Oregon, and other cities, including Washington, D.C., and called on federal inspectors general investigate. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Pelosi calls on GOP to pass funding for schools By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling on President Donald Trump and the Republicans on Capitol Hill to provide more funding during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 15 Pelosi calls for Trump to invoke Defense Production Act By Associated Press Pelosi has warned that without a comprehensive federal strategy for the country the devastating virus and its economic toll will only persist. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Pelosi says decision on Trump’s tax returns is ‘not good news’ for the president By Associated Press Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi applauded the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Manhattan district attorney's demand for Trump's tax returns by 7-2 votes. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Pelosi, Democrats criticizes Trump on Russia after intel briefing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Daly, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer accuse Trump of being "soft" on Russian President Vladimir Putin and distracted by less important issues. Continue reading
Jul 01 U.S. House approves $1.5 trillion plan to fix crumbling infrastructure By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The bill also authorizes more than $100 billion to expand internet access for rural and low-income communities and $25 billion to modernize the U.S. Postal Service. Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 13:46 Pelosi says ‘Grim Reaper’ McConnell delaying lifesaving pandemic aid As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many Americans are calling on Congress to provide a new economic relief package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how to stimulate the U.S. economy and contain the virus outbreak, her take… Continue watching
Jun 30 Democrats’ climate plan could end greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The election-year plan backed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders is less ambitious than a sweeping Green New Deal that a group of progressive Democrats outlined last year. Continue reading