Democrats hope to pass the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package by the middle of March and plan to forge ahead without Republicans.
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Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8, Senate leaders announce
The House impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” on Jan. 13, making him the only president to be impeached twice.
Senate confirms Lloyd Austin, making him the nation’s first Black defense secretary
The Senate on Friday confirmed Lloyd Austin as the nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Congress faces a government shutdown if a spending deal isn’t reached this week
The federal government is set to run out of money at the end of the week, teeing up a possible government shutdown if Congress does not act swiftly.
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court, giving conservatives a 6-3 majority
Judge Amy Coney Barrett becomes the fifth woman to join the Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Senate to vote on PPP reauthorization Tuesday as Pelosi backs away from stimulus deadline
The bill reauthorizes another round of the small business loans but is likely to be blocked by Democrats, who oppose standalone relief bills.
Democrats say it’s ‘premature’ to move forward with Barrett confirmation hearings after Trump, GOP senator test positive for COVID-19
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced in a statement Friday he received a positive COVID-19 test.
Some Republicans call for Liz Cheney to step down from leadership after Trump criticisms
Several Republican members and of Congress and President Donald Trump’s son called on Rep. Liz Cheney, the third-ranking House Republican, to step down from her leadership role following a contentious meeting among House Republicans about what some mem…
Tours will be put on hold in the Capitol amid fears about coronavirus spread
The House and Senate Sergeants at Arms are preparing to announce that tours of the U.S. Capitol are being stopped amid growing coronavirus fears.
Impeachment report details contacts between Giuliani, White House, and Devin Nunes
Phone records released as part of the draft impeachment report detailed close contact between Rudy Giuliani, the White House, and John Solomon.