
2020 Election
The latest on the 2020 election race shows a potentially tight race between the Republican nominee, incumbent President Donald Trump, and the Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden. In the 2016 presidential election, Trump won a majority of the Electoral College with 304 votes over Hillary Clinton's 227, however, Clinton won the popular vote by nearly three percent.
Joe Manchin Opens Door to Making Filibuster 'More Painful' to Use
"There's things we can talk about," the West Virginia Democrat said, suggesting modifications could be made to the Senate's contentious legislative rule.
Politicians Remember John Lewis, as Biden Signs Voting Access Order
Sunday marked the 56th anniversary of the 1965 attack on civil rights activists in Selma, Alabama, who endeavored to march to Montgomery in protest of discriminatory practices that prevented them from exercising their rights to vote.
Fox News Accused of Radicalizing Americans by Former Neo-Nazi Recruiter
Frank Meeink, once a prominent neo-Nazi, said that Fox News says the "same radical stuff that I used to say."
Trump Jr. Upset Over Cheerleaders Learning on Twitter They're Being Fired
The former president became infamous for dismissing top administration officials over social media during his term in office.
68% of Americans Support Biden's Pandemic Response: Poll
The president's approval rating regarding his management of the COVID-19 pandemic has been consistent since he took office in January.
GOP Senator Barrasso Backs Murkowski Despite Trump's Threat Against Her
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.
Progressive Caucus Chair Calls Changes to Stimulus Bill 'Minor Concessions'
"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.
How Your Stimulus Check, Income Might Be Affected by the Latest Changes
The Senate approved the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, with some changes that will impact direct payments, unemployment insurance and child tax credit.
How Joe Biden's Stimulus Deal Compares With Donald Trump's First
The Senate has cleared President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID bill, titled the American Rescue Plan, almost a year after the $2 trillion CARES Act was signed into law.
Lauren Boebert Accuses Dems of Being 'Obsessed With Conspiracy Theories'
"There's clearly not a threat. There was nothing that happened on March 4," said the freshman congresswoman.
Arrested Trump Appointee Tells Judge 'Cockroaches Crawling Over Me' in Jail
Federico Guillermo Klein, 42, became the first Trump administration official to be arrested for taking part in the insurrection.
Senate Passing $1,400 Stimulus Checks Renew Calls for Recurring Payments
"We need recurring payments," the Massachusetts senator said. "We will not stop until we pass at least a $15 federal minimum wage, and that includes abolishing the filibuster to ensure we give our workers a raise."
Trump Vows Campaign Against 'Disloyal' Murkowski, Here's How She's Polling
The Alaska senator is the 86th most popular Republican in Congress, with 13 percent sharing a positive opinion and 23 percent sharing a negative opinion of her, according to YouGov.
When Stimulus Checks Will Arrive Now That Senate Has Passed Relief Package
The legislation will now be sent back to the House of Representatives for approval before it can be signed into law by the president—a process that lawmakers pledge will happen before March 14, when current unemployment benefits are set to expire.
Alan Dershowitz: Eric Swalwell's Lawsuit Against Trump Is 'Mind-Boggling'
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL), for inciting the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Josh Hawley: Democrats Making American Workers 'Compete With Slave Labor'
"These jobs have been shipped off to China [and] have been shipped overseas to the lowest bidder for the lowest wages," Hawley told Fox News Friday.
Biden $1.9T Relief Package, Including $1,400 Stimulus Checks, Passes Senate
Votes fell largely along party lines, with all 48 Democrats and the two independents that caucus with them supporting the package and 49 Republicans objecting.
Yellen Hopeful Biden Relief Package Will Bring Back Full Employment in 2022
"I think this is what we need. I'm hopeful that, next year, with a package of this size, we can be back at full employment," the treasury secretary said during an interview on Friday.
Rep. Ted Lieu Says 'Big Lie' Poses Capitol Security Threat
The California congressman called on Republicans to tell members of the party that President Joe Biden won the election "fair and square."
Facebook Clamps down on QAnon-linked Sabmyk Network of Disinformation
The social media giant blocked the pages of Sabmyk which is appealing to followers of the far-right cult, QAnon.
Kayleigh McEnany Says Jen Psaki 'Does Not Have Faith' in Joe Biden
Donald Trump and Biden White House press secretaries clash over the lack of press conferences held by the current president.
Stop Blacklisting Republicans Who Denied Biden's Win, Business Leaders Say
The Chamber of Commerce has previously supported all eight senators who voted against President Biden's win.
Kyrsten Sinema's Team Suggests Criticism of Thumbs-Down 'No' Vote Is Sexist
The Arizona lawmaker has faced criticism for her gesture as she rejected the provision to raise the federal wage to $15 an hour.
Chris Hayes Compares Cuomo's Nursing Home Deaths to Trump's COVID Ship Quip
Hayes called any elected official's attempts to artificially suppress COVID-19 case numbers "an indefensible position."
Graham Tells Biden to 'Pick Up the Phone' as Senate Stalls on Unemployment
At the time Graham spoke, the Senate had been stalled for more than five hours over dueling amendments to expand unemployment benefits — which are due to expire on March 14.
Biden Allies See Urgency in Confirming Becerra As Immigration Woes Deepen
Democrats and Latino leaders say the delay to confirm Xavier Becerra as secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) has effects beyond the ever-present pandemic, and includes the Biden administration's deepening immigration woes.
Fact Check: Are COVID-Positive Migrants Allowed to Cross Border Into U.S.?
As President Biden rolls back Trump-era immigration policies, some fear that a surge of migrants at the southern border will spread coronavirus across the country.
Fact Check: Did YouTube Ban all Copies of Donald Trump's CPAC Speech?
Following Donald Trump's speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, social media users have expressed concerns that it is being banned by YouTube.
Trump: Biden's Border Situation 'Out of Control,' Urges Finishing Wall
"The spiraling tsunami at the border is overwhelming local communities, depleting budgets, crowding hospitals, and taking jobs from legal American workers," Trump said in a lengthy statement. "When I left office, we had achieved the most secure border in our country's history."
Trump Prepared to Make GOP 'Suffer His Wrath' Ahead of Riot, Lawsuit Claims
Representative Eric Swalwell's lawsuit cites an interview "Stop the Steal" organizer Ali Alexander did, in which he said Trump was in "fighter mode" on January 6.