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"If enough members in the Senate agree, we'll change the rules," the Senate Majority Whip said.

"That would be horrible" if Americans thought he enjoyed the power, said the Democratic lawmaker. "I want to make sure people understand. I am in that common-sense middle."

The comment sparked backlash this weekend as his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, faces mounting pressure of his own.

"There is no way I resign," the embattled New York governor told reporters on Sunday amid mounting pressure.

"Using the term 'China virus' to describe the coronavirus and COVID-19 is inaccurate and unacceptable," the Asian American Bar Association of Ohio said in a Saturday statement.

"There's things we can talk about," the West Virginia Democrat said, suggesting modifications could be made to the Senate's contentious legislative rule.

"Nobody likes a mask," the GOP West Virginia governor said. "But, for crying out loud, we could be a little more prudent for 30 more days or 45 more days or whatever it took for us to get on rock-solid ground."

The president's approval rating regarding his management of the COVID-19 pandemic has been consistent since he took office in January.

The Wyoming Republican praised Murkowski on Sunday after Trump called her "disloyal" and "very bad" and promised to campaign against her in Alaska next year.

"I did everything I could to bring us together so we'd have more support, and the public would get the needed help, as needed," the Democratic West Virginia Senator said.

"The American Rescue Plan is a truly progressive and bold package that delivers on its promise to put money directly in people's pockets," Representative Pramila Jayapal said.

"I'm disappointed that the mandate is being withdrawn. Our governor has said that it's still important to wear masks, and I appreciate that. But removing the mandate, I think we create an ambiguity," Austin Mayor Steve Adler said.