Claudia Grisales
Stories
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After Threatening To Derail It, Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Package Into Law
President Trump has signed a massive COVID-19 relief and omnibus spending package, deputy press secretary Judd Deere said Sunday night on Twitter.
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What Can Congress Do For Coronavirus Relief Bill
The fate of the latest pandemic relief package remains up in the air as the legislation is on President Trump's desk, though he has called it a "disgrace."
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Trump Criticism Jeopardizes Latest Pandemic Relief Package
President Trump threw the fate of the coronavirus relief and government spending bill into question with an unexpected set of demands. Congressional leaders are scrambling.
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Trump Vetoes Defense Bill, Setting Up Congressional Vote To Potentially Override Him
President Trump has vetoed the annual defense bill, which has won congressional approval 60 years straight. Now, Congress will move to override that veto.
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Congress Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, But Members Fight Over Who Should Have Priority
Top leaders and rank-and-file members are getting the first wave of COVID-19 vaccines. It could speed up the return to business as usual. But some lawmakers say members should wait behind others.
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After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal
The nearly $900 billion package includes a new round of direct payments to qualifying Americans, a boost in weekly unemployment benefits; and funds for small-business aid and vaccine distribution.
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COVID-19 Relief Deal Stalled As Congress Nears Shutdown Deadline
As congressional leaders negotiate, other lawmakers are demanding more details. Plus, Democrats are objecting to a push by some Senate Republicans to limit emergency lending rules.
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Congressional Leaders Near Deal On Roughly $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill
Congressional leaders are finalizing legislation that would include a fresh round of smaller stimulus checks. The proposal abandons more controversial issues.
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'Electoral College Has Spoken': McConnell Belatedly Congratulates Biden On Win
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president- and vice president-elect on Tuesday for the first time, a month after the election.
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With Electoral College Vote, More Republicans Recognize Biden As President-Elect
A new wave of senators are finally acknowledging what has been clear for weeks: that Joe Biden is president-elect. Even with the formal affirmation of the election outcome, many holdouts remain.