Coronavirus Bill: House Democrats Release Counterproposal To Senate Package A counterproposal to the Senate's massive aid package proposal to address the coronavirus crisis, House Democrats have released a bill: the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.Updated at 8:50 p.m. ET In the midst of Senate negotiations on a massive stimulus package in response to the coronavirus pandemic, House Democrats have drafted their own counterproposal titled the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act. In a statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Republican bill before the Senate...…Coronavirus Bill: House Democrats Release Counterproposal To Senate Package A counterproposal to the Senate's massive aid package proposal to address the coronavirus crisis, House Democrats have released a bill: the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.Updated at 8:50 p.m. ET In the midst of Senate negotiations on a massive stimulus package in response to the coronavirus pandemic, House Democrats have drafted their own counterproposal titled the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act. In a statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Republican bill before the Senate...WW…

House Approves Major Election Reform And Voting Rights Bill The For the People Act would dramatically overhaul the U.S. voting system and seek to limit the amount of dark money in politics. It is not expected to advance in the Senate.Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET on Thursday The House has once again passed a bill aimed at protecting and expanding voting rights and reforming campaign finance laws. The Wednesday night vote was 220-210. But the measure is not expected to advance in the Senate, where Democrats hold a narrow majority, and Republicans on Capitol Hill argue that the proposal is a...…House Approves Major Election Reform And Voting Rights Bill The For the People Act would dramatically overhaul the U.S. voting system and seek to limit the amount of dark money in politics. It is not expected to advance in the Senate.Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET on Thursday The House has once again passed a bill aimed at protecting and expanding voting rights and reforming campaign finance laws. The Wednesday night vote was 220-210. But the measure is not expected to advance in the Senate, where Democrats hold a narrow majority, and Republicans on Capitol Hill argue that the proposal is a...WW…

Michelle Obama Blasts Trump As 'Clearly In Over His Head' The former first lady used her prime-time speech during the opening night of the Democratic convention to rebuke President Trump and urge Americans to vote for Biden "like our lives depend on it."Updated at 7:22 a.m. ET Michelle Obama didn't mince words Monday night. After mostly staying out of the political fray during President Trump's tenure in the White House, she used her prime-time Democratic National Convention slot to deliver a blistering indictment on his policies and ability to lead. "Donald Trump is the wrong president for...…Michelle Obama Blasts Trump As 'Clearly In Over His Head' The former first lady used her prime-time speech during the opening night of the Democratic convention to rebuke President Trump and urge Americans to vote for Biden "like our lives depend on it."Updated at 7:22 a.m. ET Michelle Obama didn't mince words Monday night. After mostly staying out of the political fray during President Trump's tenure in the White House, she used her prime-time Democratic National Convention slot to deliver a blistering indictment on his policies and ability to lead. "Donald Trump is the wrong president for...WW…

COVID-19 Relief Package Heads To Senate. Here's What To Watch The Senate will debate a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill and aim to pass it using a process that avoids a Republican filibuster. A battle over efforts to raise the minimum wage still splits Democrats.The Senate takes up President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package this week, following a early Saturday morning. Democrats are using a process to avoid a Republican filibuster in the Senate that leaves them no room for error in the divided 50-50 chamber. Pushing Biden's plan through allows Democrats to approve it more quickly...…COVID-19 Relief Package Heads To Senate. Here's What To Watch The Senate will debate a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill and aim to pass it using a process that avoids a Republican filibuster. A battle over efforts to raise the minimum wage still splits Democrats.The Senate takes up President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package this week, following a early Saturday morning. Democrats are using a process to avoid a Republican filibuster in the Senate that leaves them no room for error in the divided 50-50 chamber. Pushing Biden's plan through allows Democrats to approve it more quickly...WW…

17 House Republicans Send Letter To Biden About Working Together : Inauguration Day: Live Updates The group includes several lawmakers who backed challenges to the electoral votes, as well as those who voted last week to impeach President Trump.Hours before President-elect Biden will take the oath of office, 17 House Republican freshmen sent a letter congratulating him and saying they are hopeful they can work across the aisle. "After two impeachments, lengthy inter-branch investigations, and most recently, the horrific attack on our nation's capital, it is clear that the partisan divide...…17 House Republicans Send Letter To Biden About Working Together : Inauguration Day: Live Updates The group includes several lawmakers who backed challenges to the electoral votes, as well as those who voted last week to impeach President Trump.Hours before President-elect Biden will take the oath of office, 17 House Republican freshmen sent a letter congratulating him and saying they are hopeful they can work across the aisle. "After two impeachments, lengthy inter-branch investigations, and most recently, the horrific attack on our nation's capital, it is clear that the partisan divide...WW…

President Trump Impeached: 4 Ways Washington Has Changed President Trump made history, the siege on the Capitol exposed splits in the GOP that are likely to remain, Biden's agenda will now compete with a Senate trial and the Capitol is a fortress.One week after a violent mob breached the U.S. Capitol, threatened lawmakers and forced evacuations, members returned to the House floor. What followed was an emotional, and often angry, debate about recrimination for the president who many argued incited the riot that resulted in five dead. The House of Representatives Wednesday against President...…President Trump Impeached: 4 Ways Washington Has Changed President Trump made history, the siege on the Capitol exposed splits in the GOP that are likely to remain, Biden's agenda will now compete with a Senate trial and the Capitol is a fortress.One week after a violent mob breached the U.S. Capitol, threatened lawmakers and forced evacuations, members returned to the House floor. What followed was an emotional, and often angry, debate about recrimination for the president who many argued incited the riot that resulted in five dead. The House of Representatives Wednesday against President...WW…

Democrats Take Control Of Senate With Twin Georgia Victories Raphael Warnock defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler, and Jon Ossoff beat David Perdue, according to the AP. The Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having a tiebreaking vote.Updated at 4:36 p.m. ET Democrats took exceedingly narrow control of the Senate on Wednesday after winning both runoff elections in Georgia, granting them control of Congress and the White House for the first time since 2011. Democrat Jon Ossoff defeated Republican David Perdue, according to The Associated Press, making him the...…Democrats Take Control Of Senate With Twin Georgia Victories Raphael Warnock defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler, and Jon Ossoff beat David Perdue, according to the AP. The Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having a tiebreaking vote.Updated at 4:36 p.m. ET Democrats took exceedingly narrow control of the Senate on Wednesday after winning both runoff elections in Georgia, granting them control of Congress and the White House for the first time since 2011. Democrat Jon Ossoff defeated Republican David Perdue, according to The Associated Press, making him the...WW…

Live Results: Georgia Senate Runoff Elections Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, according to the Associated Press. If Democrat Jon Ossoff defeats Republican David Perdue, control of the Senate will flip.Updated at 2:06 a.m. ET Wednesday Democrats are hopeful about possibly taking total control of Washington after the Associated Press projected that the party had picked up one of two Georgia Senate seats early Wednesday morning. The Senate runoff elections in Georgia on Tuesday were set to decide which party will hold the majority in the upper chamber, with Democrats...…Live Results: Georgia Senate Runoff Elections Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, according to the Associated Press. If Democrat Jon Ossoff defeats Republican David Perdue, control of the Senate will flip.Updated at 2:06 a.m. ET Wednesday Democrats are hopeful about possibly taking total control of Washington after the Associated Press projected that the party had picked up one of two Georgia Senate seats early Wednesday morning. The Senate runoff elections in Georgia on Tuesday were set to decide which party will hold the majority in the upper chamber, with Democrats...WW…