The Politics of Giving Thanks

Tabs

Summary

On the Webcast Extra: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the panelists discuss what news story they are most thankful for this year. From interviewing Bruce Springsteen aboard Air Force One to leaving the Washington Beltway to speak to voters, the panelists share their favorite moments.

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White House, Democrats agree to try for coronavirus relief deal on evictions, unemployment by week’s end

August 5, 2020

The White House and Democratic leaders agreed to try to finalize a deal to address lapsed unemployment benefits and eviction restrictions by the end of this week and hold a vote in Congress next week, suddenly trying to rush stalled talks in the face
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Senate Republicans Face Uphill Fight To Hold Majority

August 5, 2020

The fact that Republicans are being forced to divert time and resources to a traditionally reliably red state like Kansas is reflective of the difficult political climate the party faces up and down the ticket this year.
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Where Congress stands on a potential new pandemic relief bill

August 4, 2020

COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S., but children in some southern states returned to school Monday -- causing parents to worry about potential virus transmission.
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Trump says he’s examining executive orders on evictions, payroll taxes if he can’t reach deal with Democrats

August 4, 2020

President Trump said Monday that he’s looking at unilaterally taking steps to stop tenant evictions and lower payroll taxes, adding that such moves might be necessary if a new coronavirus relief bill can’t be brokered with congressional Democrats.
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Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends as negotiations continue

August 1, 2020

A vital lifeline for more than 25 million Americans is about to disappear, as closed-door talks to end the $600 unemployment benefits appear to be going nowhere.
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Coronavirus relief talks hit impasse on Capitol Hill

July 30, 2020

Negotiations on a new coronavirus relief bill hit an impasse on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, leaving no clear path forward even as millions of Americans face a sudden drop in unemployment benefits, and the economy teeters on the brink.
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Congress grills tech titans

July 30, 2020

In a contentious congressional hearing Wednesday, lawmakers questioned the CEOs of four of the country's biggest tech companies, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alphabet.
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Democrats seek to shame Barr over politics at the Justice Department

July 29, 2020

Democrats clashed with Attorney General William P.
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Divided and Demoralized on Virus Aid, Republicans Ask, ‘What’s in the Bill?’

July 29, 2020

Much of Washington also had questions, like: Is any legislation going to pass? Can Congress do it before a scheduled summer break at the end of next week? What will the final cost be?