Tag: nancy pelosi
Donald Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections
Announced with fanfare, the president's action yet appeared to be more about politics than substance.
History in the making as House casts proxy votes in pandemic
House Republicans sued to stop the Democratic majority's new system, in which absent lawmakers can instruct those present to vote on their behalf.
GOP weighs jobless aid cuts to urge Americans back to work
Revamping jobless aid is fast becoming the focus of debate over the next virus aid package.
Donald Trump urges Senate Republicans to ‘be tough’ on Democrats
Behind closed doors, Trump was unscripted and freewheeling with the 53 GOP senators.
Nancy Pelosi: Americans ‘worth it’ on $3T virus aid
Pelosi acknowledged that the proposal is a starting point in negotiations with President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Face masks make a political statement in era of coronavirus
The mask is increasingly a visual shorthand for a debate pitting those willing to follow health officials' guidance against those who feel it violates their freedom.
Sex assault allegation raises questions for Joe Biden, Democrats
Biden's campaign has denied the allegation from his former Senate staffer Tara Reade.
Nancy Pelosi, top House progressive give Joe Biden twin endorsements
The twin announcements from Nancy Pelosi and Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal highlight Biden's effort to avoid a repeat of the 2016 presidential election.
Somber Congress delivers nearly $500B more in virus aid
Lawmakers’ face masks and bandannas added a somber tone to their effort.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, despite opposition from conservative Republicans.
