Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Nicky Robertson, CNN(CNN) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she would not leverage a government shut down in order to slow down Republicans' push to fill the Supreme Court vacancy following the death of ."None of us has any interest in shutting down government, that has such a harmful and shameful impact on so many people in our country," Pelosi told ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week."Asked if there was any way the Democrats could slow down Senate Republicans, Pelosi said Sunday, "Everyone to get out there and vote." And...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Nicky Robertson, CNN(CNN) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she would not leverage a government shut down in order to slow down Republicans' push to fill the Supreme Court vacancy following the death of ."None of us has any interest in shutting down government, that has such a harmful and shameful impact on so many people in our country," Pelosi told ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week."Asked if there was any way the Democrats could slow down Senate Republicans, Pelosi said Sunday, "Everyone to get out there and vote." And...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — White House officials and Senate Republicans that would offer another round of $1,200 checks to many Americans and that would not renew the full unemployment insurance enhancement as part of a proposal for the set to be unveiled Monday, several top administration officials said Sunday.White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” that $1,200 checks to Americans will be part of the new recovery package, in addition to reemployment bonuses, retention bonuses and tax credits for small businesses and...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — White House officials and Senate Republicans that would offer another round of $1,200 checks to many Americans and that would not renew the full unemployment insurance enhancement as part of a proposal for the set to be unveiled Monday, several top administration officials said Sunday.White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” that $1,200 checks to Americans will be part of the new recovery package, in addition to reemployment bonuses, retention bonuses and tax credits for small businesses and...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Nicky Robertson, CNN(CNN) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he hopes in the next two to three weeks the Senate will be able to get the next coronavirus relief bill to the House."Hopefully in the next two to three weeks we'll be able to come together and pass something that we can send over to the House and down to the President for signature," McConnell told evening.McConnell said he will begin talking to Democrats as soon as next week on the bill.See moreWhen asked about a payroll tax cut being excluded from the bill, McConnell...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Nicky Robertson, CNN(CNN) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he hopes in the next two to three weeks the Senate will be able to get the next coronavirus relief bill to the House."Hopefully in the next two to three weeks we'll be able to come together and pass something that we can send over to the House and down to the President for signature," McConnell told evening.McConnell said he will begin talking to Democrats as soon as next week on the bill.See moreWhen asked about a payroll tax cut being excluded from the bill, McConnell...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — that he thinks the coronavirus outbreak is being contained in certain areas of the country as cases of the virus rise across the United States.“If we had massive numbers of cases we would be seeing more deaths. And so we actually feel pretty good that some parts of the country have contained it just like when you look at the flu,” Surgeon General Jerome Adams told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union.” His comments come as the number of cases in the US has increased to more than 550 with at least 21 deaths.Adams continued Sunday, saying:...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — that he thinks the coronavirus outbreak is being contained in certain areas of the country as cases of the virus rise across the United States.“If we had massive numbers of cases we would be seeing more deaths. And so we actually feel pretty good that some parts of the country have contained it just like when you look at the flu,” Surgeon General Jerome Adams told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union.” His comments come as the number of cases in the US has increased to more than 550 with at least 21 deaths.Adams continued Sunday, saying:...WW…

(CNN)Former President George W. Bush on Sunday called on Congress to tone down the "harsh rhetoric" on immigration, adding that he hopes that doing so will "set a tone that is more respectful" of immigrants and lead to more reform. "I do want to say to Congress, please put aside all of the harsh rhetoric about immigration, please put aside trying to score political points on either side. I hope I can help set a tone that is more respectful about the immigrant, which may lead to reform of the system," Bush told Norah O'Donnell on "."The plea from the former President comes amid a heated...…(CNN)Former President George W. Bush on Sunday called on Congress to tone down the "harsh rhetoric" on immigration, adding that he hopes that doing so will "set a tone that is more respectful" of immigrants and lead to more reform. "I do want to say to Congress, please put aside all of the harsh rhetoric about immigration, please put aside trying to score political points on either side. I hope I can help set a tone that is more respectful about the immigrant, which may lead to reform of the system," Bush told Norah O'Donnell on "."The plea from the former President comes amid a heated...WW…

Washington (CNN)Sen. Joe Manchin, an influential centrist Democrat, warned Monday that the Biden administration's can't pass in its current form because he and a handful of other Senate Democrats believe the corporate tax hikes proposed in the bill -- designed to offset its costs -- are too steep."As the bill exists today, it needs to be changed," he told West Virginia Metro News host Hoppy Kercheval in a radio interview when asked if he supported or opposed President Joe Biden's $2.25 trillion proposal.Manchin said he is against raising the current 21% corporate tax rate -- which was put...…Washington (CNN)Sen. Joe Manchin, an influential centrist Democrat, warned Monday that the Biden administration's can't pass in its current form because he and a handful of other Senate Democrats believe the corporate tax hikes proposed in the bill -- designed to offset its costs -- are too steep."As the bill exists today, it needs to be changed," he told West Virginia Metro News host Hoppy Kercheval in a radio interview when asked if he supported or opposed President Joe Biden's $2.25 trillion proposal.Manchin said he is against raising the current 21% corporate tax rate -- which was put...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota sent a letter to regulators Saturday calling for an investigation into possible price gouging of affected by severe winter storms this month.“While the worst of the crisis has been centered in Texas, the effects have rippled across the entire region, including in Minnesota,” Smith wrote in the letter, which was first reported by the . “One such ripple effect has been in the natural gas markets, where natural gas spot prices have spiked, in some cases, to nearly 100 times typical levels.”Smith...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota sent a letter to regulators Saturday calling for an investigation into possible price gouging of affected by severe winter storms this month.“While the worst of the crisis has been centered in Texas, the effects have rippled across the entire region, including in Minnesota,” Smith wrote in the letter, which was first reported by the . “One such ripple effect has been in the natural gas markets, where natural gas spot prices have spiked, in some cases, to nearly 100 times typical levels.”Smith...WW…

(CNN)Progressive Democrats on Sunday argued to keep the in President Joe Biden's stimulus package, as the provision faces skepticism on Capitol Hill over its place in the $1.9 trillion relief effort.Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union" that raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour "is absolutely essential and I believe the Senate will do it." California Rep. Ro Khanna, meanwhile, defended the wage hike as a "very reasonable" increase in an interview with CNN's "Inside Politics" earlier Sunday...…(CNN)Progressive Democrats on Sunday argued to keep the in President Joe Biden's stimulus package, as the provision faces skepticism on Capitol Hill over its place in the $1.9 trillion relief effort.Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union" that raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour "is absolutely essential and I believe the Senate will do it." California Rep. Ro Khanna, meanwhile, defended the wage hike as a "very reasonable" increase in an interview with CNN's "Inside Politics" earlier Sunday...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday that he thinks there are enough Democratic votes to through a process known as reconciliation as the country grapples with the economic fallout of the pandemic.“I believe that we do,” the incoming chairman of the said when asked during an interview with ABC whether he thought there are enough Democratic votes.“All of us will have differences of opinions, this is a 1.9 trillion dollar bill, I have differences and concerns about this bill, but at the end of the day we are going to support the President of the...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday that he thinks there are enough Democratic votes to through a process known as reconciliation as the country grapples with the economic fallout of the pandemic.“I believe that we do,” the incoming chairman of the said when asked during an interview with ABC whether he thought there are enough Democratic votes.“All of us will have differences of opinions, this is a 1.9 trillion dollar bill, I have differences and concerns about this bill, but at the end of the day we are going to support the President of the...WW…

(CNN)House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Sunday accused each other of moving the goalposts in stimulus talks -- a sign that a deal both sides have been negotiating for weeks remains elusive just nine days before the ."We've continued to make offer after offer after offer and Nancy continues to move the goalposts," Meadows told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union."But Pelosi countered during a with Tapper on Sunday: "They keep moving the goalposts."Talks between administration officials and congressional Democrats have been ongoing at the staff...…(CNN)House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Sunday accused each other of moving the goalposts in stimulus talks -- a sign that a deal both sides have been negotiating for weeks remains elusive just nine days before the ."We've continued to make offer after offer after offer and Nancy continues to move the goalposts," Meadows told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union."But Pelosi countered during a with Tapper on Sunday: "They keep moving the goalposts."Talks between administration officials and congressional Democrats have been ongoing at the staff...WW…