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White House Drops Payroll Tax Cut After GOP Allies Object
The long-delayed legislation was originally to be released Thursday morning by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, but the Kentucky Republican instead hosted an unscheduled meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. -
Rep. Katherine Clark: Republicans 'Playing A High Wire Act With The Lives Of American People'
The Congresswoman says federal support for families and businesses is necessary as we continue to see a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. -
GOP Senators And White House Tentatively Agree On Part Of Coronavirus Aid Bill
The agreement, which includes $105 billion for schools, is meant to be a starting point for bipartisan talks on a final bill. -
House Poised To Pass Bill Removing Confederate Statues From Capitol
Democrats say they want to remember history, but not honor Confederates. Their bill also calls for removing a bust of Justice Taney, author of landmark case barring citizenship for an enslaved man. -
Republican Kevin O'Connor On His Campaign For US Senate
Massachusetts is at a "significant disadvantage" when all its delegates to Congress are Democrats, O'Connor says. -
GOP Leaders Head To White House As Virus Crisis Deepens
New divisions between the Senate GOP majority and the White House posed fresh challenges. -
Lawmakers Are Far Apart On A New Coronavirus Relief Bill. Here Are 5 Sticking Points
As Congress returns from its recess, the sticking points in another pandemic relief package include unemployment benefits. Plus, here are five more things to watch this week. -
Lawmakers Leverage Defense Bill To Address Police Reform, Racial Injustice
Congress will vote next week on the annual defense bill. After failing to pass police reform, some lawmakers see a chance to revive the debate about discrimination, but a presidential veto looms. -
House Ethics Committee Clears Rep. Trahan In Campaign Finance Investigation
Trahan has argued all along that the $300,000 in loans were from accounts that she and her husband shared as joint property. -
Senator Lifts Hold On Military Promotions After Assurances On Impeachment Witness
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., had demanded proof that Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who retired last week, was included on a list of more than 1,000 officers submitted to the White House for promotion.