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Senate gears up for marathon push for Covid relief as debate opens with reading of 600-page bill aloud

March 4, 2021 1:31 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate is bracing for a marathon effort and a late night of voting on amendments before lawmakers take a final vote on President Joe…

READ: Senate Democrats’ Covid relief bill

March 4, 2021 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Democrats on Thursday released their version of the Covid-19 relief bill before a marathon effort of late nights debating and voting over the…

Biden’s pick for top Pentagon policy job apologizes for past tweets at confirmation hearing

March 4, 2021 1:23 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden‘s nominee to become the top policy official at the Pentagon, Colin Kahl, apologized to Republican senators for using…

US Capitol Police request two-month extension of National Guard deployment in Washington

March 4, 2021 12:01 PM CNN Newsource

US Capitol Police have requested a two-month extension of National Guard troop support at the US Capitol which is now under review at the Department…

Veterans Affairs chief McDonough outlines agency’s vaccination efforts

March 4, 2021 11:35 AM CNN Newsource

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough on Thursday outlined the administration’s efforts to vaccinate the nation’s veterans and other…

Undocumented immigrant has burden of proof to challenge deportation order, Supreme Court rules

March 4, 2021 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court ruled against an undocumented immigrant on Thursday who has been living in the United States for more than 25 years but faces…

House passes sweeping election bill that would counter GOP efforts to restrict voter access

March 4, 2021 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

The Democratic-led House on Wednesday approved HR 1, a sweeping government, ethics and election bill that, among other things, would counter…

Police ask Nat’l Guard to stay at Capitol for 2 more months

March 4, 2021 9:14 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another…

Here’s what we know about the Senate stimulus plan

March 4, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

The Senate is negotiating how much to adjust the Democrats’ massive coronavirus relief package that passed the House last week. While the final…

Feds on high alert Thursday after warnings about potential threats to US Capitol

March 4, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

Federal law enforcement is on high alert Thursday in the wake of an intelligence bulletin issued earlier this week about a group of violent militia…

US Capitol Police chief wouldn’t need approval to request quick reaction force under new guidelines

March 4, 2021 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré has briefed senior members of Congress on his independent review of security at the US Capitol and submitted draft…

Senate bill will narrow income eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks

March 4, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden has agreed to a compromise with moderate Democrats to narrow the income eligibility for the next round of $1,400 stimulus checks…

Democrats’ final effort to pass the $1.9 trillion relief hasn’t been easy. Here’s what happens next.

March 4, 2021 7:41 AM CNN

The last three days have been a frantic rush to the finish line as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faces his first big test to keep his caucus…

Here’s what’s we know about the Senate stimulus plan

March 4, 2021 7:35 AM CNN

The Senate is negotiating how much to adjust the Democrats’ massive coronavirus relief package that passed the House last week. While the final…

Internal review of Capitol security recommendations being shared with lawmakers

March 4, 2021 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

Lt. Gen. Russel Honore has shared his independent review of security at the US Capitol with Congress and submitted recommendations for sweeping…

Republicans and Democrats tear new divides as Senate debates Covid-19 deal and states are reopening

March 4, 2021 6:13 AM CNN

Much of the Republican Party — despite the deaths of more than half a million Americans — still acts as though the pandemic is more a…

Trump election fraud investigation in Georgia enters new phase with grand jury set to be seated

March 4, 2021 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

A criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia is set to intensify…

When Justice Stephen Breyer rules (on retirement), the White House might know first

March 4, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

A Democratic president has not filled a Supreme Court vacancy in more than a decade, so liberals are anticipating the possible retirement of Justice…

Shalanda Young testifies before Senate as top Democrats pressure Biden to pick her for OMB director

March 4, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

Shalanda Young will testify Thursday morning before the Senate Homeland Security committee, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats…

Ronny Jackson and the ‘former guy’

March 3, 2021 11:04 PM CNN

The Pentagon inspector general tells us that many who worked with Ronny Jackson — the former Trump White House physician and now a member of…

House passes sweeping government, ethics and election bill

March 3, 2021 9:57 PM CNN Newsource

The House on Wednesday approved HR 1, a sweeping government, ethics and election bill that Democrats have made a signature legislative priority. HR 1…

Transportation Department watchdog asked DOJ to consider criminal probe of then-Secretary Elaine Chao over ethics concerns

March 3, 2021 9:33 PM CNN Newsource

The Transportation Department’s inspector general asked the Justice Department in December to consider a criminal probe into then-Secretary…

House Dems pass sweeping voting legislation over GOP opposition

March 3, 2021 9:06 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have approved sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the…

House passes bill named in honor of George Floyd aimed at preventing police misconduct

March 3, 2021 8:30 PM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at preventing police misconduct that Democrats named in honor of George Floyd,…

Trump’s surgeon general questions guidance about getting 2 Covid-19 vaccine shots

March 3, 2021 8:26 PM CNN Newsource

Former US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams on Monday questioned the Biden administration’s current guidance on getting both Covid-19 vaccine…

US civilian contractor died during rocket attack on air base in Iraq, Pentagon says

March 3, 2021 7:16 PM CNN Newsource

A US civilian contractor suffered a heart attack and died during a rocket attack on an air base hosting US, Iraqi and coalition forces in Iraq on…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott faces backlash after lifting virus restrictions

March 3, 2021 6:43 PM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a torrent of criticism over his surprise decision to roll back his state’s mask mandate…

What will Republicans do about their Ronny Jackson problem?

March 3, 2021 6:31 PM CNN

During his time as the White House physician for the last two presidents, Ronny Jackson allegedly behaved in an inappropriate way toward…

Fact check: Pence echoes Trump’s Big Lie in dishonest op-ed on election rules

March 3, 2021 6:03 PM CNN

In an opinion article published on Wednesday, former Vice President Mike Pence did something he used to do in office: echo a lie from former…

Schumer announces all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms team following US Capitol riot

March 3, 2021 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday announced an all-female Senate sergeant-at-arms leadership team, after the previous…