abortion
The House Passes Bill Meant To Counter Texas-Style Abortion Bans
Posted on · The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill faces dim prospects in the Senate.
Politics
Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Abortion Ban
Posted on · Attorney General Merrick Garland called the Texas law a "statutory scheme" that violates Supreme Court precedent.
Politics
The Biden Administration Issues A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsed
Posted on · After intense pressure from progressives, the CDC has announced a more limited eviction moratorium, days after an earlier freeze on evictions expired.
Politics
Senate Republicans Block Democrats’ Sweeping Voting Rights Legislation
Posted on · The GOP has filibustered Democrats' massive bill that's aimed at protecting and expanding voting rights and reforming campaign finance laws.
Politics
Here’s What’s In The American Rescue Plan
Posted on · The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights, including what the Senate changed.
Politics
House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
Posted on · The bill will deliver a new round of aid to Americans almost a year after the pandemic first upended daily life in the United States.
Coronavirus
House Poised To Pass Biden’s $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill On Tuesday
Posted on · Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are fiercely opposed to the package.
Immigration
Democrats Unveil Sweeping Immigration Bill
Posted on · The legislation includes setting up a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, but its fate in Congress, which has rejected such measures for the past two decades, is uncertain.
News
Senate Declares That Trump’s Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional
Posted on · Six Republicans voted with all Democrats to advance the Senate impeachment trial.
National
What Did Biden Do On His 1st Day As President?
Posted on · Biden has signed 15 executive actions on priorities including COVID-19, climate change, racial justice — and rolling back Trump rules.
National
Biden’s Inauguration Is Going To Look Very Different. Here’s What To Know
Posted on · President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration has been largely downsized because of the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
National
In Wake Of Capitol Attack, House Will Seek To Impeach Trump — Again
Posted on · With nine days left in the Trump presidency, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats are forging ahead with plans to remove Trump from office.
National
Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Package After Threatening To Derail It
Posted on · Trump's seal of approval, even after bashing the legislation, puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive congressional package.
National
‘All Is Not Calm’: Congress Scrambles After Trump Blasts COVID-19 Relief Package
Posted on · Democrats and Republicans separately took the president up on two of his suggestions: increasing direct payments to Americans and decreasing foreign aid. Each party blocked the other's measure.
National
Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court
Posted on · The 48-year-old judge solidifies the court's conservative majority, filling Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat just about a week before Election Day.