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Kennedy: Investigation Into Bristol County Jail Incident Is Minimum That Needs To Happen
Rep. Joe Kennedy III defended his call for an independent investigation of an altercation between Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees and corrections officials at the Bristol County House of Corrections in Dartmouth on May 1. -
Despite Coronavirus Risks, The U.S. Senate Returns For Normal Business
Senators return to the Capitol on Monday, more than five weeks after their last formal gathering. There are new public health guidelines for the chamber. -
Mitt Romney Proposes Hazard Pay Plan For Essential Workers
Sen. Mitt Romney is proposing a way for workers in front-line and essential jobs to get a temporary pay bump during the COVID-19 pandemic. Released on… -
Chuck Todd: McConnell's Call To Reopen Senate Is ‘Awfully Risky’
The “Meet the Press" moderator said the decision shows an anxious McConnell eager to approve judges ahead of the November election. -
McGovern Says Reconvening Congress Poses Public Health Risk, Calls For Remote Voting
Rep. Jim McGovern, the Chair of the House Rules Committee, has proposed allowing members of the House to vote remotely or by proxy. -
Congress Won't Return Until May, As Talks Appear To Stall On Small Business Aid
The schedule change, which followed the advice of health experts, comes as talks stalled on Republicans' push to boost funding for a small business program. -
Neal: 60 Million Stimulus Checks Expected To Go Out Monday
Neal said Americans who have enrolled in direct deposit with the IRS are likely to receive the money before those who have not. -
Robert Reich: This Pandemic May Change How Americans View Government
Amid widespread economic downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic, will people embrace broader government protections? -
House Aims To Send $2 Trillion Rescue Package To President To Stem Coronavirus Crisis
Under the shadow of new, strict social distancing rules, House lawmakers will take up a historic $2 trillion rescue package on Friday to stem the economic… -
Congressman Joe Kennedy III: Economic Recovery Bill 'Isn't The Bill I Would Have Written,' But It Will Provide Some Relief
Members of the House are expected to vote Thursday on a $2.2 trillion economic relief bill to mitigate financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.