House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense bill
The House secured enough votes Monday to override a veto by President Donald Trump of the National Defense Authorization Act.
The House secured enough votes Monday to override a veto by President Donald Trump of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Second stimulus check for $600 could disperse soon, though Congress could still boost amount
The latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans comes with a few caveats. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
The latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans comes with a few caveats. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Unemployment benefits to be delayed by Trump's late signing of COVID-19 relief bill
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
President Trump signs COVID relief, spending bill averting shutdown. So what happens now?
Once the President saw the opportunity for the $2,000 with the House planning a bill, he agreed to sign the plan.
Once the President saw the opportunity for the $2,000 with the House planning a bill, he agreed to sign the plan.
Trump signs COVID relief bill granting stimulus checks, jobless benefits
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
McConnell praises Trump for signing COVID-19, government funding bills
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Trump late Sunday for signing a $900 billion pandemic package and a $1.4 trillion government funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Trump late Sunday for signing a $900 billion pandemic package and a $1.4 trillion government funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Trump signs stimulus package, providing relief for thousands of Texans
Among things the bill accomplishes -- averting a government shutdown, funding a new round of stimulus checks, and unemployment aid.
Among things the bill accomplishes -- averting a government shutdown, funding a new round of stimulus checks, and unemployment aid.
Trump signs COVID relief bill and government funding measure that he called a 'disgrace'
Sunday night, President Donald Trump signed the pandemic relief and government-funding measure that he called a disgrace.
Sunday night, President Donald Trump signed the pandemic relief and government-funding measure that he called a disgrace.
Biden: Reversing Trump's immigration policies will take months
Biden said he’s already started discussing issues with the Mexican president and "our friends in Latin America."
Biden said he’s already started discussing issues with the Mexican president and "our friends in Latin America."
Unemployment benefits set to expire as COVID relief bill remains unsigned by Trump
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
‘This bill is critical’: Biden pushes Trump to sign COVID-19 relief bill
President-elect Biden is urging President Trump to provide relief for Americans.
President-elect Biden is urging President Trump to provide relief for Americans.
Trump spends Christmas holiday golfing as Americans await COVID-19 relief
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
‘Brighter days are coming soon’: President-elect Biden wishes Americans a Merry Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
Federal judge postpones execution of only woman on US death row
A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row.
A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row.
President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
Trump pardons of Blackwater contractors in killing of Iraqi civilians stir angry response
The pardons of four Blackwater contractors convicted in the shooting deaths of more than a dozen Iraqi civilians has prompted outrage from some human rights activists and Iraqis.
The pardons of four Blackwater contractors convicted in the shooting deaths of more than a dozen Iraqi civilians has prompted outrage from some human rights activists and Iraqis.
House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
Trump issues new wave of pardons, including Paul Manafort and Roger Stone
Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and son-in-law's father in another round of clemency action.
Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and son-in-law's father in another round of clemency action.