Senate holds rare Saturday session to work on bipartisan … The one trillion dollar bill has around 550 billion dollars of new federal funding.
Sen. King: ‘Next Pearl Harbor will be cyber’ attack Lawmakers are concerned cyber threats put the nation’s physical infrastructure at risk and they realize the US is not prepared for the attacks that are growing in number and severity.
Death row inmate appears in court as attorney calls … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Death row inmate Pervis Payne appeared inside a Tennessee courtroom wearing plain clothes for the first time since 2007 Friday. Before his hearing, a crowd of supporters and family gathered outside the courthouse for a prayer vigil. “We have an overwhelming love from the community that is standing with us and behind […]
White House pushes to protect voting rights The White House is continuing its push to protect voting rights across the county.
Bipartisan group of senators form $1.2T infrastructure … A group of bipartisan senators on Capitol Hill announced Thursday they reached an agreement on an infrastructure deal but there are still challenges ahead.
Bipartisan senators inch closer to infrastructure … A bipartisan group of senators could be closing in an infrastructure deal days after discussions between the President and the lead GOP Senator on negotiations ended.
Biden ends infrastructure negotiations with Republicans WASHINGTON (WOWK/AP)—According to West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito, infrastructure talks between President Joe Biden and Republican leaders have stalled. Capito is a Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Biden has started reaching out to senators from both parties as he strives to build bipartisan compromise on his top legislative priority. […]
Fourth stimulus check: Biden administration ‘happy … The Biden Administration is stopping short of shooting down hopes of a fourth stimulus check, but signaled Thursday that the president is focused on “putting people back to work” rather than short-term relief.
GOP senators ready $1T infrastructure counteroffer … Senate Republicans revived negotiations over President Joe Biden’s sweeping investment plan, preparing a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal that would be funded with COVID-19 relief money as a counteroffer to the White House ahead of a Memorial Day deadline toward a bipartisan deal.
Schumer vows Senate vote on Jan. 6 commission, but … Dozens of House Republicans broke from GOP leadership and former President Donald Trump to support the creation of a national, bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Biden, Republicans praise CDC decision to ease mask … WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A wave of praise came from political leaders Thursday after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer have to wear a mask in most situations. “Anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, […]