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Trump's Orders Offer No Lifeline for Businesses, Schools and States"These policy announcements provide little real help to families," Democratic leaders said.
Democrats Warn Stimulus Negotiations Could Drag Into Mid-August"The speaker of the House and the Democratic Leader are continuing to say 'our way or the highway,'" Senate Majority Leader McConnell said Monday.
GOP Cutting Unemployment to $200 Would See Nearly 1 Million Jobs Losts"Given the deteriorating economy, the final agreement needs to end up closer to the House proposal than the Senate's," Moody's Analytics wrote in its weekly market outlook report.
Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Accidentally Calls Louie Gohmert 'Congressman COVID'Gohmert, a U.S. representative from Texas who had avoided wearing a face mask, recently said he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
How to Watch, Live Stream Fauci's Hearing on Need for National COVID PlanDr. Anthony Fauci is expected to discuss the "urgent need" for a national COVID-19 response during a House subcommittee hearing on Friday morning.
Majority of Swing State Voters Want Extension of $600 Unemployment BenefitsRepublicans in the Senate have proposed slashing the extra federal benefit to $200 per week.
Will Unemployment Benefits Be Cut to $200? Democrats Dismiss GOP Package"If you've lost your job through no fault of your own, Republicans want you to take a 30% pay cut. Can you believe that?" Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tweeted.
Tom Cotton Faces Criticism from Colleagues in Congress After Slavery Remark"Slavery was not a 'necessary evil.' It was a crime against humanity, anchored in kidnap, rape, torture, lynching and the systematic oppression," Representative Hakeem Jeffries said.
Trump Adviser Says Americans to Get $1,200 Through New Stimulus Bill"I do think the odds favor a big increase in job creation and a big reduction in unemployment," White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said.
AOC Repeats 'F***ing B****' on House Floor After Alleged Yoho Attack"This is not new—and that is the problem," Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said of profane comments allegedly directed at her by a colleague.
Tea Party Opposition to $1T Stimulus Package Causes Trouble for McConnell"The majority of Republicans are now no different than socialist Democrats when it comes to debt," Senator Rand Paul said.
As Congress Debates Military Budget, U.S. Spends More Than Next 10 NationsOnly two of the next 10 highest-spending nations are rivals of the U.S.; China and Russia. But the U.S. annually spends more than twice as much as both nations combined.
Republicans Rebuke House GOP Attacks on Liz CheneyFormer national security adviser John Bolton praised Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney as a "principled leader" while a former GOP senator also defended her splits from President Donald Trump.
Defense Bill Passes House, U.S. Army Bases Could Lose Confederate NamesThe U.S. House of Representatives passed the defense spending bill by a veto-proof majority on Tuesday.
House Extends CARES Act Protections to Private Student LoansAn amendment extending the student loan protections under the CARES Act to private loans was adopted by the House.
Rubio Mistakenly Tweets Photo of Elijah Cummings in Memorial to John LewisRubio deleted the original tweet and then shared a video of himself with Lewis at a Martin Luther King celebration.
McConnell's Remembrance of John Lewis Prompts Criticism Over Stalled BillJohn Lewis played an integral part in the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.
Democrats' Record Fundraising Echoes 2018—Could It Bring Another Blue Wave?"It's a whole new world with that kind of money," Democratic fundraiser Michael Fraioli told Newsweek.
Democrats Could Pick up 20 House Seats, Most in Districts Trump Won in 2016Fifteen of the races are in congressional districts that President Donald Trump won in 2016.
GOP Leader Pushes to Cut Funding From Cities Where 'Mobs' Remove StatuesHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy introduced the legislation to combat the "leftwing mobs" whom he said are "trying to erase history."
Stimulus Checks Were Passed by the House Two Months Ago. Where Are They?The HEROES Act was passed by the House in May, with measures included for another round of direct payments to be made.
Unions, Progressive Groups Demand $1 Trillion in Aid in Next Relief Bill"These measures are essential for our economy to recover, avoid mass layoffs and protect millions of workers," the organizations wrote.
Pelosi Draws Republican Fire Over Dismissive Columbus Statue CommentsThe House speaker said "people will do what they do" when asked about the statue being torn down in Baltimore.
NJ Democrats Race to Flip Van Drew's Seat After He Left Party to Back TrumpRep. Jeff Van Drew was one of two Democrats to oppose President Donald Trump's impeachment.
31-Year Incumbent Trailing Progressive In N.Y. Congressional Race: PollJamaal Bowman, a Bronx educator, leads Representative Elliot Engel by 10 points, the new polling shows.
Which Lawmakers Support Defunding the Police?These legislators believe that funds should be taken out of police departments and given to other community services instead.
Who Is Randy Feenstra? Iowa State Senator Who Beat King in GOP PrimarySteve King, who had served nine times in the House, was defeated by Randy Feenstra on Tuesday night.
In 2020, the GOP Should Bet the HouseIf they play their cards right, Republicans stand a good chance of recapturing the House this fall.
House Dems Find New Opposition to Second Round of Stimulus Checks: Senate DemsSome Senate Democrats are also expressing concerns about what the HEROES Act could do for the economy.
