Lisa Mascaro
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through Oct....
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until Oct. 3, as the Biden...
Pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol in bid to overturn election
WASHINGTON (AP) – A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning...
Trump relents, signs COVID relief, averts federal shutdown
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, ending days of drama over his refusal...
Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump's longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments...
Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep...
Barrett confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath
WASHINGTON (AP) – Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install...
White House drops payroll tax cut after GOP allies object
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House reluctantly dropped its bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes Thursday as Republicans prepared to unveil a $1...
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency...
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Treasury Department said Wednesday it wants to dedicate $500 billion to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next...
Trump declares virus pandemic a national emergency
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans...