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.
House passes measure calling on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment and remove Trump from office
Pence will not invoke the 25th Amendment, he told Pelosi in a Tuesday letter.
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 Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to Supreme Court following all-night Senate session
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is poised become the ninth justice on the Supreme Court on Monday, solidifying a 6-3 conservative majority on the high court.
McConnell urges White House against large stimulus deal as Pelosi and Mnuchin continue talks
McConnell worries voting on a stimulus bill may negatively impact timing on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court hearings lacked the drama that Brett Kavanaugh’s proceedings had. Here’s why.
Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings lacked the drama of Brett Kavanaugh’s proceedings. Here’s why.
Mnuchin to ask Trump to issue executive orders after coronavirus stimulus talks fall apart
White House negotiators will recommend Trump make executive orders after stimulus talks with Democrats fell apart Friday.
‘Don’t mess with me’: Nancy Pelosi gives sharp response when asked if she hates Trump, calls president a ‘coward’
When a reporter shouted at Nancy Pelosi, “Do you hate the president?” she stopped in her tracks, pointed at him and said “don’t you accuse me.”