Republican Senator Ron Johnson has blocked an effort to pass a second round of coronavirus stimulus checks, citing concerns about the country’s debt. Republican Senator Josh Hawley, who’s name is…
Continue ReadingLeaders on Capitol Hill are facing growing pressure to lock down a long-awaited $900 billion pandemic relief deal with lawmakers remaining in Washington over the weekend as negotiations continue to…
Continue ReadingThe Electoral College’s Monday vote to formally make Joe Biden the 46th president caps a weeks-long process of the former vice president having his victory affirmed again and again. But…
Continue ReadingSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference following the weekly meeting with the Senate Republican caucus at the US Capitol on December 15, 2020. | Rod…
Continue ReadingOne point seven trillion. That’s the amount of outstanding student debt in the United States—for now. But don’t blink: That number is ballooning even as you read this sentence. Since…
Continue ReadingPresident-elect Joe Biden during a drive-in rally for US Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock on December 15, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images “There’s no…
Continue ReadingSummary For the sixth year in a row President Donald Trump has proved he is in a class of his own when it comes to political mendacity. His claims again…
Continue ReadingAfter spending much of the year taping his weekly HBO show from his home due to the coronavirus, Bill Maher returned to his L.A.-based studio in September — though with…
Continue ReadingStimulus Stalls On GOP Push To Limit Fed Powers As $1,200 Checks Blocked By Johnson Tyler Durden Fri, 12/18/2020 – 12:40 Update (1240ET): Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) says he’s blocking…
Continue ReadingWhile President-elect Biden’s administration plans its first steps on student load debt, a debate is raging about whether loan forgiveness could cause a backlash. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images 45 million…
Continue ReadingMissouri Senator Josh Hawley plans to go to the Senate floor to ask for an up or down vote on a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks this Friday. The…
Continue ReadingJeff Fusco/Getty Images By Brooklyn White ·December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 On Wednesday, December 16, it was revealed that Congressional leaders are close to signing off on a $900 billion…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW TAYLOR WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a hurry up and wait moment on Capitol Hill as congressional negotiators on a must-pass, almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package struggled…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW TAYLOR WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators on the long-delayed $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package worked through a handful of remaining holdups Thursday as they labored to seal…
Continue ReadingAs congressional leaders scramble to finalize a $900 billion Covid relief deal, it’s growing increasingly unlikely that Congress will be able to get the long-awaited plan through both chambers by…
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