Biden marks passage of $1.9T COVID-19 relief package with Rose Garden ceremony
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Third stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive from Biden's relief bill
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
Founder of South Dallas farm working to get Bonton Bill passed to help formerly incarcerated people
An urban farm known for helping fill the void in the South Dallas food desert is now also leading the charge to help the formerly incarcerated restart their lives.
An urban farm known for helping fill the void in the South Dallas food desert is now also leading the charge to help the formerly incarcerated restart their lives.
Senate confirms Merrick Garland as Biden's attorney general
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Marcia Fudge confirmed by Senate as Biden’s HUD secretary
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
Twitter sues Texas AG, claiming retaliation for Trump ban
Twitter has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, claiming the Republican used his office to retaliate against it for banning the account of former President Donald Trump following the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Twitter has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, claiming the Republican used his office to retaliate against it for banning the account of former President Donald Trump following the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
'Wholly responsible:' Rep. Swalwell sues Donald Trump for inciting Capitol riot
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell said they are "wholly responsible" for the injury and destruction on Jan. 6.
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell said they are "wholly responsible" for the injury and destruction on Jan. 6.
Biden marking 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order
A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.
A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.
Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Trump slams Biden on border, White House says it doesn’t take immigration ‘advice’ from him
Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policies amid a flood of migrants at the border since his victory. In response, the White House called Trump's policies while in office "not only inhumane but ineffective."
Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policies amid a flood of migrants at the border since his victory. In response, the White House called Trump's policies while in office "not only inhumane but ineffective."
Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
23 candidates join the race to replace late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
A crowd of 23 candidates — including 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats — has filed for the May 1 special election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington, according to the secretary of state's office.
A crowd of 23 candidates — including 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats — has filed for the May 1 special election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington, according to the secretary of state's office.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Transportation Department watchdog asked DOJ to investigate Elaine Chao over ethics concerns
The report by the department's inspector general says the Justice Department’s criminal and public integrity divisions declined in December to take up the case for criminal prosecution.
The report by the department's inspector general says the Justice Department’s criminal and public integrity divisions declined in December to take up the case for criminal prosecution.
President Biden's approval ratings slide after first month in office: poll
Disapproval of Congress jumps 8 points over the past month, according to the national survey.
Disapproval of Congress jumps 8 points over the past month, according to the national survey.