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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.
7 Democrats Voted Against Sanders Motion to Include $15 Wage in Relief Bill
"Federal minimum wage, which has not been raised since 2007 by Congress is a starvation wage. $7.25 an hour. If anybody thinks that we're giving up on this issue, they are sorely mistaken," Sanders said after the vote.
Bernie Sanders' $15 Minimum Wage Amendment Fails in Senate
In a fiery speech on the floor, Sanders called it "disgraceful" that Congress hasn't raised the minimum wage since 2007.
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."
Newsom Pushes Toward Reopening California as Recall Petition Nears 2M
The California governor is facing a significant challenge with a recall petition continuing to gather signatures ahead of the March 17 deadline.
Manchin Wins as Unemployment Benefits Reduced to $300 a Week in Stimulus
The House previously passed a version of the bill that would raise the weekly unemployment payments to $400.
Colin Kahl Is Second Joe Biden Nominee Grilled Over Tweets After Tanden
Days after Neera Tanden withdrew her nomination, Colin Kahn became the second of Joe Biden's administration picks to be grilled by senators over his past tweets.
Joe Biden's COVID Response Wins Bipartisan Support: Poll
The survey by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Research found that Biden's overall job approval ratings were 60 percent.
Russia Drawing up 'Blacklists' of Americans After Biden Sanctions
The U.S. imposed sanctions on several Russian officials this week in response to the poisoning and arrest of pro-democracy and anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny.
Third Stimulus Check Inches Forward in Senate
The American Rescue Plan is likely to be delayed because of a demand to read it in full in the upper house.
Antony Blinken Vows to do Things Differently. Will He?
Secretary Antony Blinken appears to recognize that Washington can frequently be its own worst enemy.
Israel Developing Plans to Strike Iran over Nuclear Weapons
Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Thursday that Israel will "stand independently" against Iran if needed.
America Needs Smart Supply Chains—Not Isolationism
We will always be significantly dependent on global supply chains—the question is not how to eliminate this dependence (because we can't). Instead, we should ask which systems can mitigate the risk of that dependence.
Dem Candidate Says Georgia Will Defeat 'Chaos' of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Georgian Democrat Sgt. Marcus Flowers is hoping to unseat the congresswoman in the 14th District in 2022.
Pentagon Accused of Giving Iran Cover after Attack as Biden Mulls Response
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby has come under fire for referring to Iran-aligned fighters as "Shia-backed militias."
How Joe Biden's Gun Control Plan Compares to Joe Manchin's Views
Manchin received a 'D' rating from the NRA during his 2018 campaign and the gun rights group endorsed his opponent.
Peter Meijer Proposes $2,400 Stimulus Checks under 'DOGE' Plan
The Michigan Republican congressman told Fox Business that COVID relief should help individuals more than states.
Michelle Obama Denounces 'Partisan and Unpatriotic' Efforts to Limit Voting
The former first lady slammed what she called "partisan and unpatriotic" efforts to limit voting, all while urging the Senate to pass a voting rights bill championed by Democrats
Congressional Review Act Could Allow Dems to Strike Down Trump-Era Rules
Congressional Democrats and President Joe Biden could move to quickly invalidate many federal rules imposed during the waning days of the administration of former President Donald Trump, with or without the cooperation of Republicans.
Fact Check: Did House Democrats Vote to Ban Voter ID Nationwide with HR-1?
Democrats in the House passed their signature voting rights and anti-corruption bill, HR-1, on Wednesday. No Republicans crossed party lines to support the bill. With conservatives' hardline opposition to HR-1 comes a host of allegations about what the legislation accomplishes would accomplish.
I Voted Trump, but I'm Willing to Give Biden a Shot—If He Delivers on COVID
Even this Trump voter is looking to President Biden and members of Congress to keep their word, step up and pass relief for Americans now.
WV Gov Suggests Abbott Trying to Do 'Macho Thing' by Lifting Mask Mandate
"We're going to do the smart thing in West Virginia," Governor Jim Justice said, noting that he'd continue to follow the advice of experts.
46% of Americans Have No Confidence in Biden to Deal With China: Poll
Pew's study also found that a majority of Americans say that the U.S. should work on promoting human rights in China, regardless if it harms economic relations between the two countries.
Senate Advances COVID Relief Bill With Kamala Harris as Tie-Breaking Vote
The U.S. Senate voted 51-50 on Thursday to advance President Joe Biden's coronavirus relief bill, bringing the sprawling $1.9 trillion package one step closer to being passed.
The Two-State Solution Won't Save Itself, Mr. President
A fragile stability seems to be lulling the new U.S. president and his team into complacency—but things risk getting out of hand very quickly if nothing is done.
Democrats Consider 20% Increase to Capitol Police Budget After Defund Calls
Acting USCP Chief Yogananda Pittman requested an increase in USCP's 2022 budget to $619.2 million, a 20 percent hike from last year's budget.
Biden's Commerce Secretary Praises Trump's China Tariffs as 'Effective'
Gina Raimondo described China's behavior as "anti-competitive" and "coercive," adding that the nation's "human rights abuses are horrific."
Alabama Gov Breaks With Fellow Republicans, Sides With Biden on Mask Order
Governor Kay Ivey extended the statewide mask mandate until April 9, which will not be extended upon expiry.