Congress
Trump Explains Why He Does Not Want Dr. Fauci to Testify Before the House
"They put every Trump hater on the committee."
US Senate Panel to Question Trump’s Pick to Oversee Coronavirus Bailout Money
"There's reason to be skeptical that he will be an independent watchdog on behalf of the American people, but we ...
Senate Returns to Washington Amid Concerns About Coronavirus Risk
The Senate was due to reconvene at 3 p.m.
GOP Lawmakers Release Plan in an Effort to Reopen Congress
"Precedence should be given to bipartisan COVID-19 response measures and other high-priority legislative items."
White House Adviser Will Not Rule out More Money for States, Small Businesses
"We know the economy is still in a terrible, contractionary phase, tremendous hardships, everywhere."
White House Blocks Fauci From Testifying to Congress on Coronavirus Response
"It is counter-productive to have the very individuals involved in those efforts appearing at congressional hearings."
US House Panel Calls on Amazon’s Bezos to Testify on Third-Party Sellers
They are calling on Bezos to testify.
US States, Local Governments Could Need Nearly $1 Trillion for Pandemic: Pelosi
"We're not going to be able to cover all of it but to the extent that we can keep the ...
Democrats Unveil Bill Requiring U.S. Coronavirus Supply Czar
"This White House has also not provided our states with all the essential resources and medical supplies we need."
U.S. House Will Not Return Next Week Due to COVID-19 Risk
"The House physician's view was that there was a risk to members that was one he would not recommend taking."
Trump, U.S. House Face off in Court Over Subpoena Power
The court said that nine of its 11 judges would reconsider that ruling.
Explainer: U.S. Payroll Protection Program: What Has Changed in Round Two?
SBA will release $310 billion in funds.
Fight Over Next Coronavirus Aid Bill Kicks Into High Gear in U.S. Congress
U.S. Congress girded for a new battle over federal assistance to states and local governments.
AOC Defends Being the Only House Democrat to Vote ‘Nay’ on Coronavirus Relief Bill
"My concern is that we are giving away the farm."
U.S. Democrats Back ‘Scapegoat’ WHO, as Trump Administration Keeps up Attacks
U.S. House of Representatives Democrats accused the Trump administration of trying to "scapegoat" the World Health Organization to distract from ...
U.S. House Will Not Consider Voting by Proxy This Week: Aide
They are tasking a bipartisan group of House lawmakers to review remote voting by proxy and reopening the House.
Top House Republican McCarthy Confirms Deal Reached on Small Business Loan Bill
"There is a deal that is done."
Senate Moves Toward Possible Tuesday Coronavirus Vote, Pelosi Sees Deal ‘on Principles’
"We have I believe come to terms on the principles of the legislation, which is a good thing ... now ...
U.S. Senators Propose $500 Billion Rescue for State, Local Governments
"The current bill coming out will not have this aid, or any aid, for states and municipalities."
Democrats Close to Deal With Republicans on New Coronavirus Response Bill
"We've made very good progress."