Congress keeps pushing on a COVID-19 aid bill
December 16, 2020
Something rarely seen in Congress has reappeared: Bipartisanship. Will it last?
As delayed virus stimulus bill gains momentum, a look at what it contains
December 6, 2020
Finally, some consensus that a stimulus is long overdue and needs to be done before the end of the year.
Under pressure, Congress looks at a bipartisan COVID-19 relief
December 4, 2020
If tied to a $1.4 trillion spending bill to keep the government funded for time being, this long-delayed package might pass.
Democrats set to keep Pelosi as Speaker of the House for another term
November 18, 2020
Pelosi heads into a new term with a Democratic president, a reduced majority in the House and an almost-certain Republican-controlled Senate.
As president, Biden faces a partisan, divisive Congress
November 16, 2020
Will a bitter, Republican Senate refuse to compromise? It might still listen to the deposed Donald Trump.
Nancy Pelosi confident Democrats will keep House majority and more
October 26, 2020
With few House contests contested, and polls showing some increase in the House majority, it seems that only Trump thinks Republicans will recapture control.
Virus reliefs from Congress? Don’t bet on it before the election
October 22, 2020
Both sides are blaming each other for political stunts and failures to compromise.
White House raises offers on virus aid but Pelosi wants more
October 10, 2020
With polls showing Trump’s support sinking like the proverbial rock, Republicans hope a stimulus package before the election could salvage at least some support.
Trump pulls plug on stimulus plan until after election
October 7, 2020
His action leaves Republicans without any stimulus help from Congress or the White House as they go into the final days of a critical election.
House Democrats propose curbing presidential abuses
September 23, 2020
The rollback of presidential authority that led to widespread abuse by Donald Trump is a message to voters as the Nov. 3 presidential election approaches.