Seth McLaughlin

Joe Biden, Republican senators talk coronavirus relief as Democrats eye reconciliation

President Biden met with GOP lawmakers on coronavirus relief at the White House Monday -- a nod to the Democrat's oft-repeated calls for bipartisanship, even as his aides said the administration has no plans to negotiate on the smaller deal sought by Republicans.

February 1, 2021

White House says there’s ‘a big gap’ between Joe Biden’s and GOP’s rescue plans

The White House said Monday there is "obviously a big gap" between President Biden's coronavirus relief package and the scaled-down plan floated by a faction of GOP senators.

February 1, 2021

White House to invest $230 million in rapid coronavirus test

The Biden administration announced Monday it has struck a deal with an Australian company to ramp up the production of an over-the-counter, self-administered, coronavirus test that yields results in a matter of minutes.

February 1, 2021

Biden presses Congress to embrace COVID-19 rescue package

President Biden on Friday sought to inject more of a sense of urgency into congressional negotiations over his coronavirus rescue plan, saying there is no time to waste when it comes to boosting the economy and helping Americans rebound from the pandemic-induced recession.

January 29, 2021

Adam Kinzinger: Marjorie Taylor Greene is chasing fame

Rep. Adam Kinzinger says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and others embracing QAnon and peddling conspiracy theories on Capitol Hill and elsewhere are "out here for one reason: to be famous."

January 28, 2021

Nancy Pelosi says House GOP is ‘the enemy within’ Congress, slams Rep. Taylor Greene

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that Congress needs to beef up security measures against "the enemy within," referring to reported threats by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and to other GOP lawmakers who have tried to bring guns onto the House floor.

January 28, 2021

Josh Hawley defiant amid Electoral College objection backlash

Sen. Josh Hawley's current political troubles were fueled by President Trump, so perhaps it's not surprising he's now taking a page from the Trump playbook in fighting back.

January 27, 2021

Joe Biden first 100 days goal to reopen schools opposed by teachers unions

President Biden's goal of reopening schools in the first 100 days of his administration is running into stiff opposition from one of the Democratic Party's most powerful allies: teachers unions.

January 26, 2021

Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces gubernatorial bid in Arkansas, targets ‘radical left’

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Monday she is running for governor of Arkansas in 2022, shaking up the race and giving voters the chance to weigh in on whether they want one of former President Donald Trump's most loyal defenders leading the state.

January 25, 2021

Democrats question election results, voting machines

While former President Trump and his supporters have been explosively vocal about their distrust of the election system, discontent runs through a broad swath of voters from across the political spectrum.

January 24, 2021

Senate Democrats file ethics complaint against Cruz, Hawley

Senate Democrats have filed an ethics complaint against Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley over their decision to object to the Electoral College after a violent mob stormed the Capitol.

January 21, 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns GOP the base is loyal to Donald Trump — not the party

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned fellow Republicans Wednesday the base of the party is "no longer loyal to the GOP."

January 20, 2021

Joe Biden eyes executive orders as ‘common ground’ remains elusive

Joseph R. Biden's power to enact sweeping changes is constrained by the limited reach of executive action and the narrow majorities in Congress that will force him to appease the various wings of his party and work with Republicans reeling from the ugly ending of President Trump's four-year term.

January 19, 2021

Donald Trump sets new low in presidential job approval average: Gallup poll

President Trump leaves office this week after establishing a new low in presidential job approval average.

January 19, 2021

Donald Trump, Washington to bid bitter goodbye

Oil and water. Dogs and cats. And Donald Trump and Washington.

January 17, 2021

Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz pressured to resign for ‘normalizing’ attack on Capitol

Sen. Patty Murray is calling on Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley to resign.The Washington Democrats said the two Republicans push to reject the certification of Electoral votes.

January 8, 2021

Ronna McDaniel reelected as RNC chair

The Republican National Committee on Friday chose continuity over change by reelecting Ronna McDaniel as chair and Tommy Hicks as vice chair.

January 8, 2021

Republicans rethink Donald Trump support amid Capitol siege fallout, administration exodus

President Trump said Thursday night that he is "outraged" by his supporters' attack on the U.S. Capitol and called for "healing and reconciliation," moving to stave off an avalanche of condemnation for his role in the attack.

January 7, 2021

Mike Pence: ‘Violence never wins’ after a mob infiltrated Capitol

Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday "violence never wins" after a mob of pro-Trump protestors infiltrated the U.S. Capitol Building, forcing lawmakers to flee.

January 6, 2021

Phil Scott, Vermont governor, Trump should resign or be removed from office

Republican Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont on Wednesday called for President Trump to resign or get the boot, accusing him of inciting the mob that breached and vandalized the U.S. Capitol Building.

January 6, 2021