Feb 01 Trump names 2 lawyers to impeachment trial defense team By Associated Press Both attorneys issued statements through Trump's office on Sunday saying that they were honored to take the job. Continue reading
Jan 28 With Senate split 50-50, here’s what Democrats can and can’t do By Candice Norwood Passing sweeping legislation won’t be easy. Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: U.N. Ambassador nominee Linda Thomas-Greenfield appears at Senate confirmation hearing By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Linda Thomas-Greenfield says that if confirmed by the U.S. Senate as America's ambassador to the United Nations she will vigorously counter China’s authoritarian agenda. Continue reading
Jan 27 WATCH: Energy Secretary nominee Jennifer Granholm appears at Senate confirmation hearing By Associated Press Granholm is advocating for the U.S. to become a stronger competitor in renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, that does not emit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Article of impeachment against Trump delivered to Senate By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House is set to bring the impeachment article against Donald Trump for the Senate trial. But a growing number of Republican senators say they oppose the proceedings against the former president. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock and Alex Padilla sworn into U.S. Senate, giving Democrats control By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has delivered the oath of office to Democrats Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock and Alex Padilla. Continue reading
Dec 29 WATCH: Trump’s $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled in Senate as GOP blocks vote By Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote. Continue reading
Dec 22 Newsom taps California election chief Padilla for U.S. Senate By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Tuesday as the state's next U.S. senator to fill the seat being vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Dec 01 WATCH: Lawmakers announce $908 billion plan to break virus aid impasse By Associated Press Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus are expected to announce a bipartisan COVID-19 relief proposal Dec. 1 with support from members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 6:14 How the congressional balance of power limits Biden on health care The Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their parents’ insurance for several years, prohibits insurance companies from refusing to cover pre-existing medical conditions and enables roughly 12 million Americans to receive Medicaid. But without congressional support, could… Continue watching