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Senate Approves COVID Relief Bill, $1400 Stimulus Check

The Biden administration's COVID relief bill gains approval from the Senate, making it another step closer for the $1,400 stimulus check to reach Americans eligible for the aid.
Senate Democrats Agree To Cut Weekly Unemployment Benefits to $300

Senate Democrats Agree To Cut Weekly Unemployment Benefits to $300

Senate Democrats said late Friday that they had resolved their differences over unemployment benefits in President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, enabling them to move forward with the "vote-a-rama" after hours of delay.
Pres. Joe Biden Creates a Team to Gather Reports on Migrant Children

Pres. Joe Biden Creates a Team That Will Travel To U.S. Borders to Gather Reports on Migrant Children

President Joe Biden created a team that will travel to Mexico Border, and report back about the situation of the migrant children.
Kamala Harris Breaks 50-50 Tie to Begin Senate Debate on Stimulus Package

Biden's $1.9T Stimulus Moves Forward as Kamala Harris Breaks 50-50 Tie to Begin Senate Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday broke a 50-50 tie to begin Senate debate on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan.

House Democrats Pass Voting Rights Bill Despite Unanimous Republican Opposition

House Democrats approved Voting Rights Bill making it the most significant change in the electoral law once it also passes Senate.
Cotton, Greene Slam Biden for Causing 'Superspreader' After Migrants Released Into U.S. Test Positive

Cotton, Greene Slam Biden for Causing 'Superspreader' After Migrants Released Into U.S. Test Positive

Republican lawmakers Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene have criticized President Joe Biden for causing a "superspreader" event after 108 migrants released into the United States tested positive for COVID-19 since January.
Biden Agrees to Limit Eligibility for $1,400 Checks

Pres. Biden Agrees To Limit Eligibility for $1,400 Stimulus Checks

Senate Democrats and U.S. President Joe Biden have reached an agreement on the eligibility of those receiving the $1,400 stimulus check, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Kamala Harris Remains Mum on Mounting Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations

Kamala Harris Remains Mum on Mounting Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations

Vice President Kamala Harris continued to remain mum on the issue of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment allegations even after some notable individuals from Democrats and Republicans have already expressed their views and opinions.
Nancy Pelosi's $140 Million Fund for Rail Project Pulled Out From Senate COVID-19 Relief Bill

Nancy Pelosi's $140 Million Fund for Rail Project Pulled Out From Senate COVID-19 Relief Bill

The Senate parliamentarian on Tuesday removed the $140 million appropriation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's rail project included in President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.

Gina Raimondo Wins Senate Confirmation as Biden's Commerce Secretary

By a vote of 84-15, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as the next U.S. commerce secretary.
Miguel Cardona Becomes the First Latino to Lead Education Department

Miguel Cardona Becomes the First Latino to Lead Education Department: What to Know About Him

The Senate on Monday night confirmed Miguel Cardona as the new Education Secretary under the Biden administration. He will replace Betsy DeVos, who led the Education Department for four years under former President Donald Trump.
AOC Slams Democrats Who Oppose $15 Minimum Wage Hike

AOC Slams Democrats Who Oppose $15 Minimum Wage Hike, Says It Should Actually Be $24

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known by her initials, AOC, has slammed some Democrats for failing to support the $15 minimum wage hike that the progressive demands.
Biden Says Mexico 'an Equal' but Will Not Share U.S. Vaccines With Its Southern Neighbor

Biden Says Mexico an 'Equal' but Will Not Share U.S. Vaccines With Its Southern Neighbor

President Joe Biden on Monday offered his assurances to Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that he considered the country an "equal."

House Approves $1.9T COVID-19 Relief Bill as President Biden Still Considers Lowering Income Threshold for Stimulus Checks

The $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 relief bill of President Joe Biden continues to Senate as direct payment of stimulus checks could also be delayed.

Former President Donald Trump Slams Current President Joe Biden in his CPAC Speech

Former President Donald Trump, in his CPAC speech points out some of the issues the Biden administration is facing.
Biden Visits Texas, Touts Bipartisanship While Surveying Winter Storm Damage

Biden Visits Texas, Touts Bipartisanship While Surveying Winter Storm Damage

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden flew to Houston on Friday as the state of Texas tries to recover from a winter storm that caused widespread blackouts and claimed the lives of over a dozen residents.
Mcconnell Says He Would Support Trump in 2024 if He's the Republican Presidential Nominee

'Absolutely': McConnell Says He Would Support Trump in 2024 if He's the Republican Presidential Nominee

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday said he would back former President Donald Trump if he wins the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Minimum Wage Hike to $15 Can't Be Part of COVID-19 Relief Package, Says Senate Parliamentarian

Minimum Wage Hike to $15 Can't Be Part of COVID-19 Relief Package, Says Senate Parliamentarian

The Democrat-proposed COVID-19 relief bill cannot include a provision raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour if the bill were passed through the reconciliation process, according to the Senate parliamentarian.
Ted Cruz Slams Biden's Immigration Plan

Ted Cruz Slams Biden's Immigration Plan: 'They Don’t Make Exceptions for Criminals, Murderers, Rapists'

Senator Ted Cruz spoke out Thursday against President Joe Biden's immigration plan. The Texas senator said that Biden's plan is the "most radical immigration plan" ever proposed in history.
Biden Revokes Trump Visa Ban Affecting Many Green Card Applicants

Biden Revokes Trump Visa Ban Affecting Thousands of Green Card Applicants

President Joe Biden has revoked certain visa bans issued under former President Donald Trump's administration that blocked many green card applicants outside the United States from entering the country.
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