Trump threatens to adjourn Congress – it would be unprecedented
Move would be bid to get more of his nominees through Senate, but conditions spelled out in Constitution for him to try it aren't in place.
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Congressman wants people to work despite coronavirus risk
"It is policymakers' decision to put on our big boy and big girl pants and say, 'This is the lesser of these two evils,'" he said.
Congress will not return to Washington until May 4
Most members will not return to Washington before May, but Congress can still pass measures with unanimous consent.
Pelosi urges Democrats to push for aid to nonprofits, universities
"This is a significant blow in particular to entities that are also ineligible for the Paycheck Protection Program," Pelosi wrote in a "Dear Colleague" letter to Democrats.
Democrats and GOP at impasse over coronavirus small business relief
Democratic leaders say the small business program should be altered to ensure that loans are properly given out to underserved communities.
Down-ballot candidates walk a fine line raising cash in middle of a pandemic
"How do you ask someone to give money to a campaign right now," wondered Charleston County Democratic Party Chair Colleen Condon. "I don't know how you do it."
Members of Congress connect with constituents while working from home
Like many Americans, lawmakers are now relying on their phones and video conferences to tele-work.
Congressman Greg Walden praises government response to coronavirus
Walden spoke to Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
Pelosi announces new House committee on coronavirus
Pelosi announced the creation of a bipartisan committee to oversee the federal response to the coronavirus crisis
Democrats emphasize infrastructure in "phase 4" coronavirus proposal
The proposal includes funding for community health centers, access to clean water, expanding broadband service and infrastructure projects.
Democrats call for investigation into coronavirus response
Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson wants to set up a commission modeled on the 9/11 Commission.
GOP congressman defends demanding vote on $2.2 trillion coronavirus bill
The Kentucky congressman forced dozens of lawmakers to return to Washington to vote on the "phase three" bill last week.
Pelosi looks ahead to "phase 4" coronavirus relief package
Pelosi has suggested that the package could include a rollback on the state and local tax deduction limit.
U.S. Capitol closed to public through April
The Capitol and surrounding office buildings will remain off limits to the public until May 1.
Trump signs massive coronavirus relief package
The bill was approved by a voice vote in the House, despite the efforts of a Republican congressman to hold a recorded vote.
Pelosi says House will take up coronavirus relief bill on Friday
The Senate approved a $2 trillion emergency package late Wednesday, sending it to the House for approval.
House may consider proxy voting during coronavirus crisis
The chairman of the Rules Committee nixed remote voting but is pitching another option.
Dozens of House Democrats renew call for remote voting over coronavirus
"We need to provide a mechanism through which Congress can act during times of crisis," the letter to a top Democrat said.
Remote voting gains traction in Senate after House coronavirus diagnoses
Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and Rob Portman of Ohio introduced a resolution to change Senate rules and allow for remote voting during a national crisis.
First coronavirus diagnosis among member of Congress sends lawmakers into quarantine
Nearly a dozen lawmakers have decided to self-quarantine after learning Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican from Florida, and Ben McAdams, a Democrat from Utah, tested positive for the coronavirus.
First 2 U.S. lawmakers diagnosed with coronavirus
Two members of Congress have now been diagnosed with coronavirus, one from Utah and one from Florida.
What's included in the coronavirus response package?
The House passed a sweeping coronavirus relief bill that includes free testing and paid sick leave.
Pelosi announces deal on coronavirus bill to aid families
Pelosi and the White House have been in negotiations over what will be included in the relief package.
Fauci says wider coronavirus testing system will be up and running soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and is on the coronavirus task force.
House reauthorizes surveillance law after striking deal
The House voted to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act days before it was set to expire.
Here's what's in Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Trump administration officials have proposed a 28-point peace plan designed to end the Russia-Ukraine war — a framework that would require Ukraine to give up territory and swear off NATO membership.
Mamdani set to meet with President Trump at White House today
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to meet with President Trump on Friday afternoon, where he plans to discuss affordability.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine's allies coordinating in response to peace plan
"This must be a plan that ensures a real and dignified peace," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said about the Trump administration's 28-point proposal.
U.S. plays smaller role in NATO exercise designed to counter Russian threats
While the U.S. has taken part in previous iterations of the military exercise, this year's U.S. footprint was smaller as allied nations are pressed by the Trump administration to put more into European defense.
What Trump and Mamdani have said about each other
President Trump has called Zohran Mamdani "my little communist mayor." Mamdani has vowed to "Trump-proof" New York City. Today they meet at the White House.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits by senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus unearthed, revealing treasures
When researchers carefully lifted the lid, they uncovered a complete skeleton surrounded by dozens of artifacts.
Captain found guilty in boat crash that killed U.S. executive in Italy
Adrienne Vaughan, 45, died after she was flung from the motorboat in the holiday hotspot in southern Italy in August 2023.
Driver claims eagle dropped cat through car's windshield on highway
Bald eagles are predatory birds that can stand up to 3 feet tall and have a wingspan stretching more than 8 feet.