Congress
‘Dilly-Dallying Around’: Coronavirus Relief Again Falls Short in U.S. Senate Vote
The 49-46 vote left the sweeping measure short of the 60 votes needed.
Susan Collins Says Dems Are ‘Playing With Fire’ in Blocking Action on Coronavirus Relief Bill
"This is irresponsible and unwise."
Mnuchin Urges Congress to Pass $2 Trillion Economic Bill
The legislation is still being hammered out.
Graham on Stopping the Spread of the Coronavirus: We Will Starve It, Bomb It, Kill It
"We're going to starve it, we're going to bomb it, and we're going to kill it."
McConnell Insists the Senate ‘Is Not Going Anywhere Until We Act’ on Coronavirus
"This is the quickest way to get it done."
U.S. Senate Will Seek Deal on $1 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Aid Package
"We are ready to act as soon as agreement with our colleagues across the aisle can be reached."
Senate Scrambles to Nail Down $1 Trillion-Plus Coronavirus Plan
"Remote voting is not currently allowed under House rules."
Two Members of U.S. Congress Test Positive for Coronavirus
"I want everyone to know that I am feeling much better."
Explainer: What’s in the U.S. Coronavirus Aid Bill That Just Passed Congress?
Here are major elements of the legislation.
Sanders Suggests $2,000 a Month to Every US Household Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
"We need to provide a direct $2,000 cash payment to every household in America."
Coronavirus Forces U.S. Lawmakers to Overcome Divide
"Gag and vote for it."
Trump Officials Urge U.S. Senate to Pass House Coronavirus Bill and Pursue More Economic Stimulus
"We can't let weeks and months get under our feet here. We need to be very swift."
U.S. Senate Votes to Extend Surveillance Tools for 77 Days
The Senate agreed to extend a set of government surveillance tools for 77 days.
U.S. House Passes Coronavirus Bill Funding Free Tests, Sick Leave
It would expand safety-net programs that help people weather economic downturns.
U.S. Court to Rehear House Bid for Testimony From Ex-White House Counsel McGahn
The House Judiciary Committee had sought testimony from McGahn.
U.S. Lawmakers Await Trump Input on Coronavirus Aid Package
"It’s always good to hear what the president thinks."
U.S. Lawmakers Near Deal With White House on Coronavirus Aid Bill
"It's about testing, testing, testing."
U.S. House Leaders Unveil Coronavirus Bill; Capitol Tours Suspended
The tours would be suspended through the end of March.
U.S. Senators Seek to Ban Federal Employees From Using TikTok on Their Phones
"TikTok is owned by a Chinese company that includes Chinese Communist Party members on its board."