By , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Rick Bright, who filed a whistleblower complaint after being removed from his position as head of the agency in charge of pandemic response, testified for just under four hours Thursday before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s health subcommittee.Bright slammed the Trump administration’s coronavirus response and urged lawmakers to listen to the voices of scientists to prevent “unprecedented illness and fatalities.”Here are a few key points Bright made in his testimony:Bright said there is still no “master, coordinated plan”...…By , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Rick Bright, who filed a whistleblower complaint after being removed from his position as head of the agency in charge of pandemic response, testified for just under four hours Thursday before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s health subcommittee.Bright slammed the Trump administration’s coronavirus response and urged lawmakers to listen to the voices of scientists to prevent “unprecedented illness and fatalities.”Here are a few key points Bright made in his testimony:Bright said there is still no “master, coordinated plan”...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Senate passed on Saturday, after an all-night “vote-a-rama” and a 12-hour struggle to get one Democrat to support the party’s plan on a critical issue.The vote was 50 to 49 on a party-line vote. The House will vote Tuesday on the bill to approve changes made in the Senate, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced, and then it will go to Biden to be signed into law.Biden hailed the Senate passage in remarks from the White House Saturday afternoon, touting his plan’s widespread public support even if it didn’t earn any Republican...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Senate passed on Saturday, after an all-night “vote-a-rama” and a 12-hour struggle to get one Democrat to support the party’s plan on a critical issue.The vote was 50 to 49 on a party-line vote. The House will vote Tuesday on the bill to approve changes made in the Senate, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced, and then it will go to Biden to be signed into law.Biden hailed the Senate passage in remarks from the White House Saturday afternoon, touting his plan’s widespread public support even if it didn’t earn any Republican...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Alex Rogers, CNN(CNN) The eyes of the political universe are on Georgia this weekend, as the voter registration deadline for January's approaches.Each side is desperately trying to motivate their party before. Former President Barack Obama and former state House minority leader Stacey Abrams held a virtual event for Democratic Senate challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock on Friday, while Vice President Mike Pence rallied for the Republicans.Next in the frenzied rush was President Donald Trump's own rally Saturday evening to elect Sens....…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Alex Rogers, CNN(CNN) The eyes of the political universe are on Georgia this weekend, as the voter registration deadline for January's approaches.Each side is desperately trying to motivate their party before. Former President Barack Obama and former state House minority leader Stacey Abrams held a virtual event for Democratic Senate challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock on Friday, while Vice President Mike Pence rallied for the Republicans.Next in the frenzied rush was President Donald Trump's own rally Saturday evening to elect Sens....WW…

(CNN)Former President Donald Trump's backing of football great to run for the Georgia Senate seat has been enough to effectively freeze the GOP field in place -- even though some Republicans privately worry the political neophyte might fizzle against Sen. Raphael Warnock in . Warnock, who is running for a full six-year term next year after narrowly in January, is a top target for Republicans. And with and his closest allies, who believe that Walker is uniquely able to unite a party torn apart by their 2020 losses, prospective Republican candidates are signaling they are willing to sit out...…(CNN)Former President Donald Trump's backing of football great to run for the Georgia Senate seat has been enough to effectively freeze the GOP field in place -- even though some Republicans privately worry the political neophyte might fizzle against Sen. Raphael Warnock in . Warnock, who is running for a full six-year term next year after narrowly in January, is a top target for Republicans. And with and his closest allies, who believe that Walker is uniquely able to unite a party torn apart by their 2020 losses, prospective Republican candidates are signaling they are willing to sit out...WW…

(CNN)The first major GOP rift in the post-Trump era centers on Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the maverick Republican who has in Washington but has been by former President Donald Trump and his closest confidantes over for inciting the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.Nearly a dozen years after overcoming a Tea Party-inspired challenge from the right, Murkowski again is facing as the most aggressive version of today's GOP -- or in this case, the Trumpiest. Republican Kelly Tshibaka, a former Alaska Department of Administration commissioner, has offered herself as a vessel for the supporters...…(CNN)The first major GOP rift in the post-Trump era centers on Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the maverick Republican who has in Washington but has been by former President Donald Trump and his closest confidantes over for inciting the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.Nearly a dozen years after overcoming a Tea Party-inspired challenge from the right, Murkowski again is facing as the most aggressive version of today's GOP -- or in this case, the Trumpiest. Republican Kelly Tshibaka, a former Alaska Department of Administration commissioner, has offered herself as a vessel for the supporters...WW…

(CNN)Senate Democrats are hoping to advance a bill addressing the as soon as Wednesday despite the resistance of some Republicans.The bill, introduced by Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono and New York Rep. Grace Meng, would assign a Justice Department official to , establish an online database of such incidents and require new guidance to "mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing" the pandemic, according to a summary of the proposal. But it's unclear whether Republicans will support the measure and allow it to pass in the next couple of days. At least one unnamed Republican senator is...…(CNN)Senate Democrats are hoping to advance a bill addressing the as soon as Wednesday despite the resistance of some Republicans.The bill, introduced by Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono and New York Rep. Grace Meng, would assign a Justice Department official to , establish an online database of such incidents and require new guidance to "mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing" the pandemic, according to a summary of the proposal. But it's unclear whether Republicans will support the measure and allow it to pass in the next couple of days. At least one unnamed Republican senator is...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A Wyoming Senate bill to create election runoffs , despite Donald Trump Jr.’s campaign to pass it in an attempt to defeat Republican Rep. Liz Cheney in 2022. The vote was 14-15 with one lawmaker excused.The former president’s son has increasingly attacked the No. 3 House Republican since following the deadly attack on the Capitol. Cheney has called the then-president’s actions surrounding January 6 a “betrayal” of his oath to the Constitution, and said the former president should not play “a role in the future of the party or the country.”In...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A Wyoming Senate bill to create election runoffs , despite Donald Trump Jr.’s campaign to pass it in an attempt to defeat Republican Rep. Liz Cheney in 2022. The vote was 14-15 with one lawmaker excused.The former president’s son has increasingly attacked the No. 3 House Republican since following the deadly attack on the Capitol. Cheney has called the then-president’s actions surrounding January 6 a “betrayal” of his oath to the Constitution, and said the former president should not play “a role in the future of the party or the country.”In...WW…

(CNN)The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. as assistant secretary of health at the Department of Health and Human Services, the first out transgender federal official to be confirmed by the chamber. The vote was 52-48. GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined all Democrats in voting yes.Levine, a pediatrician, previously served as Pennsylvania's secretary of health and as physician general — the state's top health official and top doctor."The confirmation of Rachel Levine represents another important milestone for the American LGBTQ community," Senate Majority...…(CNN)The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. as assistant secretary of health at the Department of Health and Human Services, the first out transgender federal official to be confirmed by the chamber. The vote was 52-48. GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined all Democrats in voting yes.Levine, a pediatrician, previously served as Pennsylvania's secretary of health and as physician general — the state's top health official and top doctor."The confirmation of Rachel Levine represents another important milestone for the American LGBTQ community," Senate Majority...WW…

(CNN) delivered before the "Stop the Steal" rally on January 6, telling then-President Donald Trump's supporters in stark terms, "Today is the day American patriots start taking down names and kicking ass." Just four hours later, the pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol to try to stop the congressional certification of 's win. Many of his fellow Republicans were alarmed when they came to learn of the remarks from the six-term congressman, who could now be a leading contender for an open Senate seat.In private, some House Republicans advocated booting Brooks from his committee assignments,...…(CNN) delivered before the "Stop the Steal" rally on January 6, telling then-President Donald Trump's supporters in stark terms, "Today is the day American patriots start taking down names and kicking ass." Just four hours later, the pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol to try to stop the congressional certification of 's win. Many of his fellow Republicans were alarmed when they came to learn of the remarks from the six-term congressman, who could now be a leading contender for an open Senate seat.In private, some House Republicans advocated booting Brooks from his committee assignments,...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Congress moved so quickly this spring to approve a to respond to the coronavirus crisis that most members barely had a chance to read the bills before they voted to send them to President Donald Trump’s desk.And now efforts to oversee how the federal government is spending nearly $3 trillion of taxpayer money are sputtering along.established by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has yet to get off the ground as Republican leaders weigh boycotting the panel amid accusations it is designed to hurt Trump. A five-member commission to oversee $500...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Congress moved so quickly this spring to approve a to respond to the coronavirus crisis that most members barely had a chance to read the bills before they voted to send them to President Donald Trump’s desk.And now efforts to oversee how the federal government is spending nearly $3 trillion of taxpayer money are sputtering along.established by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has yet to get off the ground as Republican leaders weigh boycotting the panel amid accusations it is designed to hurt Trump. A five-member commission to oversee $500...WW…