Vote on abortion rights planned in U.S. Senate next week; likely to fall short
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will force a vote next week on a bill to codify abortion protections, following…
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U.S. Senate to try again on voting rights, in September
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is planning to bring a comprehensive voting rights package to the Senate…
Senator’s remark on Sunday politics draws backlash
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi is facing criticism for saying people should avoid political activities…
Congress seals deal for $900 billion in COVID relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally…
Virus spreads on panel handling Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about…
Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a public backlash over mail disruptions, President Donald Trump’s administration scrambled to respond as the House…
In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm; Mnuchin wants a deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not about to blink. The House leader, D-Calif., has been here before, negotiating…
Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no new help for jobless
WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in…
Stalled coronavirus relief talks shake loose a little
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers reported progress Saturday on a huge coronavirus relief bill, as political pressure mounts to restore an…