AOC’s ‘Squad’ expands into platoon; far left gains leverage
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the next Congress will be "a little less lonely" when "The Squad" of young far-left lawmakers expands into a platoon. Published December 29, 2020
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the next Congress will be "a little less lonely" when "The Squad" of young far-left lawmakers expands into a platoon. Published December 29, 2020
Nashville Police Chief John Drake said they were investigating what could be human remains found near the blast site in Nashville Friday. Published December 25, 2020
Nashville police on Friday afternoon released a photo of the RV involved in a Christmas morning explosion that sent three people to the hospital and destroyed city buildings in what they say may have been "an intentional act." Published December 25, 2020
President Trump doubled down on his push for $2,000 stimulus payments Friday after a motion from House Democrats was rejected on Capitol Hill this week. Published December 25, 2020
An explosion in Nashville sent three people to the hospital and destroyed city buildings Christmas morning in what police say may have been "an intentional act." Published December 25, 2020
President-elect Joseph R. Biden and his wife Jill sent a Christmas message to the public urging them to follow the COVID-19 health guidelines from officials this holiday season. Published December 25, 2020
President Trump wished the country a Merry Christmas Friday, noting that "our gatherings might look different than in years past" due to the coronavirus and touting the "Christmas miracle" of the COVID-19 vaccines. Published December 25, 2020
Democrats and Republicans linked arms Monday and rushed to pass a new round of coronavirus relief, saying they were delivering a measure of hope to families grimly confronting the holidays and new year amid a new round of shutdowns. Published December 21, 2020
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the rushed process ahead of Monday's vote on a massive stimulus bill, as the text is finally released after long delays. Published December 21, 2020
Congressional leaders finalized a nearly $900 billion coronavirus relief bill Sunday night, breaking eight months of gridlock to deliver another round of stimulus checks, unemployment benefits and assistance to small businesses, as well as cash to help get new vaccines into waiting arms. Published December 20, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that a coronavirus deal could be finalized within "a matter of hours." Published December 20, 2020
A coronavirus relief deal is within reach, now that lawmakers have agreed to a tentative deal to settle the dispute over the Federal Reserve's lending powers. Published December 20, 2020
Lawmakers are stuck over the final details of coronavirus relief Saturday, with a last-minute fight over the Federal Reserve's emergency lending powers. Published December 19, 2020
Congress' last-minute push to pass bipartisan coronavirus aid could tip into next week, as the looming threat of a government shutdown remains a real possibility with the Friday midnight deadline fast approaching. Published December 18, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi got her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Friday and urged Americans to continue with safe preventive measures as the rollout continues across the country. Published December 18, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he was "optimistic" for a bipartisan coronavirus deal Friday as negotiations made "significant headway." Published December 18, 2020
Lawmakers on Thursday were staring another government shutdown in the eye as they tried to wrap up negotiations on a year-end spending package that would fund the government for 2021 and also deliver another round of cash for coronavirus relief. Published December 17, 2020
The Capitol physician announced the vaccine rollout for lawmakers and essential members on Capitol Hill on Thursday evening, urging members to vaccinate. Published December 17, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday evening that he will be taking the COVID-19 vaccine "in the coming days." Published December 17, 2020
Capitol Hill leaders on Wednesday were on the precipice of a $900 billion coronavirus relief deal, the first major bipartisan package on track for a vote since the spring. Published December 16, 2020