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.
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.
Trump rejects Democrats’ COVID-19 aid offer, says no deal until after the election; Pelosi says White House in ‘complete disarray’
“Clearly, the White House is in complete disarray,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after Trump spiked negotiations over a COVID-19 relief plan.
Trump: Department of Education won’t enforce standardized testing – live updates
Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer said Republican Mitch McConnell’s proposal ‘puts corporations way ahead of workers’
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.