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May 11, 2021
Republicans launched an all-out assault Tuesday on sweeping voting rights legislation, spearheaded Mitch McConnell.
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April 16, 2021
Police in New York arrested an Ohio man who was in possession of an assault rifle, ammo, and gas mask…
April 9, 2021
Nearly 150 groups called on the Senate to eliminate the filibuster, saying it is a Jim Crow-era relic that can…
Senate Majority Leader Schumer
April 3, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to bring a marijuana legalization bill before the Senate, regardless of President Biden's support.
March 26, 2021
Chuck Schumer took stock of accomplishments including the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue while vowing action on voting rights and hate…
March 24, 2021
Democrats said Tuesday that they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels two…
Speaker Pelosi Holds Weekly Press Conference On Capitol Hill
March 14, 2021
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said women accusing Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual assault should be believed but didn't call for…
February 25, 2021
Republicans rallied solidly against Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision on federal minimum wage.
Eugene Goodman thegrio.com
February 12, 2021
The Capitol police officer who led insurrectionists away from the Senate floor last month is set to receive the Congressional…
February 11, 2021
Republican Mike Lee of Utah objected to evidence related to him, declaring it wasn't true and asking that it be…
January 26, 2021
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell backed off his demand that Senate Democrats preserve the procedural tool known as the filibuster.
January 22, 2021
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday.
January 7, 2021
The head of the U.S. Capitol Police will resign effective Jan. 16 following the breach of the Capitol by a…
January 7, 2021
Chuck Schumer is calling on Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol.
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December 29, 2020
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to bring Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for…
December 23, 2020
The idea of a higher check amount is supported by a list that includes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and New…
U.S. Senate Opens For Business As Coronavirus Relief Package Talks Continue
December 22, 2020
In the latest COVID-19 aid bill, Congress will allow households with undocumented family members to receive relief funds.
President-Elect Biden Introduces Key Health Team Nominees And Appointees For Upcoming Administration
December 11, 2020
"The president-elect must meet the moment. If he fails to, we will hold him accountable," said Representative Ayanna Pressley.
December 9, 2020
The Republican leaders are fine with those checks being for half the amount they were over six months ago. Plus…
November 29, 2020
Chuck Schumer said in a brief press conference that $30 billion in federal funds is needed for the distribution of…