SectionsFeaturedtvFollow NBC NewsMore From NBC© 2022 NBCNEWS.COMBy Sahil Kapur and Jane C. TimmWASHINGTON — Congress is preparing for a heated battle over the way Americans vote, with the two parties set to clash over proposed federal election standards and Republican-led state restrictions.At issue is the fate of the that would remake American elections from start to finish. It would force states to offer at least 15 days of early voting, universal access to mail-in voting and same-day registration for federal races. It'd make Election Day a national holiday, too.The divisions between the...…SectionsFeaturedtvFollow NBC NewsMore From NBC© 2022 NBCNEWS.COMBy Sahil Kapur and Jane C. TimmWASHINGTON — Congress is preparing for a heated battle over the way Americans vote, with the two parties set to clash over proposed federal election standards and Republican-led state restrictions.At issue is the fate of the that would remake American elections from start to finish. It would force states to offer at least 15 days of early voting, universal access to mail-in voting and same-day registration for federal races. It'd make Election Day a national holiday, too.The divisions between the...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — The White House is withdrawing Neera Tanden's nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget, marking the first major personnel defeat for President Joe Biden.Tanden ran into trouble after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., , citing overtly partisan statements that he said would have a toxic and detrimental impact on the working relationship between Congress and the influential budget office.Biden had hoped a moderate Republican would give Tanden the support she needed, but...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — The White House is withdrawing Neera Tanden's nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget, marking the first major personnel defeat for President Joe Biden.Tanden ran into trouble after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., , citing overtly partisan statements that he said would have a toxic and detrimental impact on the working relationship between Congress and the influential budget office.Biden had hoped a moderate Republican would give Tanden the support she needed, but...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — Democrats appear to have abandoned hope of getting any Republican support for the next round of and, instead of entertaining talks to shrink the president's $1.9 trillion proposal, are determined to go big.An addition to President Joe Biden's plan is coming from Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., the chair of the Ways and Means Committee and a key figure in crafting the bill, who wants to add monthly cash payments for every child under age 6, or $3,000 for children from 6 to...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — Democrats appear to have abandoned hope of getting any Republican support for the next round of and, instead of entertaining talks to shrink the president's $1.9 trillion proposal, are determined to go big.An addition to President Joe Biden's plan is coming from Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., the chair of the Ways and Means Committee and a key figure in crafting the bill, who wants to add monthly cash payments for every child under age 6, or $3,000 for children from 6 to...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Jan. 9, 2021, 10:12 PM UTCUpdated Jan. 9, 2021, 10:33 PM UTCBy Sahil KapurWASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that he favors in order to spend more money to boost the ailing American economy."Every major economist thinks we should be investing in deficit spending in order to generate economic growth," Biden told reporters Friday, citing low interest rates and limited Federal Reserve powers to fix the .As this city reels from the chaos of a spurred by President Donald Trump, Biden said...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Jan. 9, 2021, 10:12 PM UTCUpdated Jan. 9, 2021, 10:33 PM UTCBy Sahil KapurWASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that he favors in order to spend more money to boost the ailing American economy."Every major economist thinks we should be investing in deficit spending in order to generate economic growth," Biden told reporters Friday, citing low interest rates and limited Federal Reserve powers to fix the .As this city reels from the chaos of a spurred by President Donald Trump, Biden said...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Dec. 20, 2020, 6:00 AM UTCUpdated Dec. 20, 2020, 6:26 AM UTCBy Sahil Kapur, Alex Moe and Alicia Victoria LozanoWASHINGTON — Senior lawmakers reached a compromise over the Federal Reserve's emergency lending powers late Saturday night, overcoming a major hurdle that prevented Congress from completing a $900 billion coronavirus relief package earlier in the week, according to multiple sources.A last-minute roadblock emerged on Friday as Democrats accused Republicans, namely Pennsylvania's Sen. Pat Toomey,...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Dec. 20, 2020, 6:00 AM UTCUpdated Dec. 20, 2020, 6:26 AM UTCBy Sahil Kapur, Alex Moe and Alicia Victoria LozanoWASHINGTON — Senior lawmakers reached a compromise over the Federal Reserve's emergency lending powers late Saturday night, overcoming a major hurdle that prevented Congress from completing a $900 billion coronavirus relief package earlier in the week, according to multiple sources.A last-minute roadblock emerged on Friday as Democrats accused Republicans, namely Pennsylvania's Sen. Pat Toomey,...WW…

SectionsFeaturedtvFollow NBC NewsMore From NBC© 2022 NBCNEWS.COMBy Sahil KapurWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used to try to drive a wedge between Joe Biden and the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, aiming to anger activists and depress voter turnout for his challenger.Early signs from the left indicate that Trump's strategy may be coming up short.At the debate Tuesday night, Biden spoke out against the “,” denounced calls to “defund the police” and rejected "Medicare for All." He didn’t say whether he supports adding seats to the Supreme Court if Judge is hastily confirmed. The...…SectionsFeaturedtvFollow NBC NewsMore From NBC© 2022 NBCNEWS.COMBy Sahil KapurWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used to try to drive a wedge between Joe Biden and the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, aiming to anger activists and depress voter turnout for his challenger.Early signs from the left indicate that Trump's strategy may be coming up short.At the debate Tuesday night, Biden spoke out against the “,” denounced calls to “defund the police” and rejected "Medicare for All." He didn’t say whether he supports adding seats to the Supreme Court if Judge is hastily confirmed. The...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — Republicans appear to have the votes to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett and create the most conservative Supreme Court in nearly a century, one that could protect their priorities and hinder progressive goals for the next generation.But for President Donald Trump and his party, hastily locking in that 6-3 conservative majority before the election may come at a price. Democrats, lacking procedural tools to block Barrett, have public opinion on their side and are their political...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy WASHINGTON — Republicans appear to have the votes to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett and create the most conservative Supreme Court in nearly a century, one that could protect their priorities and hinder progressive goals for the next generation.But for President Donald Trump and his party, hastily locking in that 6-3 conservative majority before the election may come at a price. Democrats, lacking procedural tools to block Barrett, have public opinion on their side and are their political...WW…

Sept. 27, 2020, 3:05 AM UTCUpdated Sept. 27, 2020, 3:24 AM UTCBy Sahil Kapur, Julie Tsirkin and Alicia Victoria LozanoWhile President Donald Trump officially announced his nominee for the Supreme Court on Saturday afternoon, an expeditious timeline had already started to take shape that could kick off confirmation hearings as early as mid-October.Senate hearings, which for the last three Supreme Court justices began nearly two months after they were nominated, could start as soon as Oct. 12, a Republican aide familiar with the matter told NBC News before .Hours after Trump nominated...…Sept. 27, 2020, 3:05 AM UTCUpdated Sept. 27, 2020, 3:24 AM UTCBy Sahil Kapur, Julie Tsirkin and Alicia Victoria LozanoWhile President Donald Trump officially announced his nominee for the Supreme Court on Saturday afternoon, an expeditious timeline had already started to take shape that could kick off confirmation hearings as early as mid-October.Senate hearings, which for the last three Supreme Court justices began nearly two months after they were nominated, could start as soon as Oct. 12, a Republican aide familiar with the matter told NBC News before .Hours after Trump nominated...WW…