Capitol rally seeks to rewrite Jan. 6 by exalting rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — First, some blamed the deadly
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Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5T plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats unveiled a sweeping proposal Monday for tax hikes on big corporations and the wealthy to fund President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan, as Congress speeds ahead to shape the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Capitol rally seeks to rewrite Jan. 6 by exalting rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — First, some blamed the deadly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5T plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats unveiled a sweeping proposal Monday for tax hikes on big corporations and the wealthy to fund President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan, as Congress speeds ahead to shape the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5T plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats unveiled a sweeping proposal Monday for tax hikes on big corporations and the wealthy to fund President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan, as Congress speeds ahead to shape the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Capitol rally seeks to rewrite Jan. 6 by exalting rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — First, some blamed the deadly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Police planning to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation's capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
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Police planning to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation's capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
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Police planning to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation's capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
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Police planning to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation's capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic. A housekeeper at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort in Honolulu, the single mother of two saw her income completely vanish as the virus devastated the hospitality industry.
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Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic. A housekeeper at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort in Honolulu, the single mother of two saw her income completely vanish as the virus devastated the hospitality industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic. A housekeeper at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort in Honolulu, the single mother of two saw her income completely vanish as the virus devastated the hospitality industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic. A housekeeper at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort in Honolulu, the single mother of two saw her income completely vanish as the virus devastated the hospitality industry.
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Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.
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AP sources: Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January’s insurrection, according to three …
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Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
AP sources: Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January’s insurrection, according to three …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
AP sources: Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January’s insurrection, according to three …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
AP sources: Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January’s insurrection, according to three …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
'We can't do enough': Lawmakers flooded by evacuation pleas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tissue holders sit atop the conference table where the congressman's aides field frantic requests from constituents desperate for help in getting friends and loved ones
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'We can't do enough': Lawmakers flooded by evacuation pleas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tissue holders sit atop the conference table where the congressman's aides field frantic requests from constituents desperate for help in getting friends and loved ones
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'We can't do enough': Lawmakers flooded by evacuation pleas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tissue holders sit atop the conference table where the congressman's aides field frantic requests from constituents desperate for help in getting friends and loved ones
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
'We can't do enough': Lawmakers flooded by evacuation pleas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tissue holders sit atop the conference table where the congressman's aides field frantic requests from constituents desperate for help in getting friends and loved ones
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
House passes $3.5T Biden blueprint after deal with moderates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders have muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, ending a risky standoff and putting the party’s domestic infrastructure agenda back on track.
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House passes $3.5T Biden blueprint after deal with moderates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders have muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, ending a risky standoff and putting the party’s domestic infrastructure agenda back on track.
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Moderates bring House to standstill in Biden budget clash
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brushing past moderates, House Democratic leaders tried to muscle President Joe Biden's multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle Monday night, hoping to shelve for now an intraparty showdown that risks upending their domestic infrastructure agenda.
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House passes $3.5T Biden blueprint after deal with moderates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders have muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, ending a risky standoff and putting the party’s domestic infrastructure agenda back on track.
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Pelosi deal with moderates set to ease Biden budget standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders are set Tuesday to muscle President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, in a compromise designed to end a risky standoff and put the party's domestic infrastructure agenda back on track.
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House moderates offered deal to ease Biden budget standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Compromising with moderates, House Democratic leaders will try again Tuesday to muscle President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, hoping to end a standoff that halted proceedings and risked upending their domestic infrastructure agenda.
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Moderates bring House to standstill in Biden budget clash
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brushing past moderates, House Democratic leaders tried to muscle President Joe Biden's multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle Monday night, hoping to shelve for now an intraparty showdown that risks upending their domestic infrastructure agenda.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Moderates bring House to standstill in Biden budget clash
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting moderates, House Democratic leaders tried to muscle President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, working overnight to ease an intraparty showdown that risks upending their domestic infrastructure agenda.
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Biden's complicated new task: keeping Democrats together
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden overcame skepticism, deep political polarization and legislative gamesmanship to win bipartisan approval in the Senate this week of his $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
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Biden's complicated new task: keeping Democrats together
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden overcame skepticism, deep political polarization and legislative gamesmanship to win bipartisan approval in the Senate this week of his $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Dems, GOP come together
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
For Biden and senators, a sense that 'world was watching'
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden first announced the framework he'd reached with a bipartisan group of senators for
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Biden's complicated new task: keeping Democrats together
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden overcame skepticism, deep political polarization and legislative gamesmanship to win bipartisan approval in the Senate this week of his $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Dems, GOP come together
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
For Biden and senators, a sense that 'world was watching'
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden first announced the framework he'd reached with a bipartisan group of senators for
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure on track as bipartisan Senate coalition grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, with a growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans prepared to lift the first phase of President Joe Biden’s rebuilding agenda to passage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Biden's complicated new task: keeping Democrats together
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden overcame skepticism, deep political polarization and legislative gamesmanship to win bipartisan approval in the Senate this week of his $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Dems, GOP come together
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure on track as bipartisan Senate coalition grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, with a growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans prepared to lift the first phase of President Joe Biden’s rebuilding agenda to passage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
For Biden and senators, a sense that 'world was watching'
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden first announced the framework he'd reached with a bipartisan group of senators for
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators push infrastructure bill a step closer to passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, a coalition of Democrats and Republicans pushing it closer to passage despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Joe Biden's top priorities.
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For Biden and senators, a sense that 'world was watching'
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden first announced the framework he'd reached with a bipartisan group of senators for
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Dems, GOP come together
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Senate shows it can act
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan infrastructure bill set for final Senate passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Overcoming skeptics, the Senate is poised to approve the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan Tuesday, with a growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans prepared to lift the first phase of President Joe Biden’s rebuilding agenda to passage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators push infrastructure bill a step closer to passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, a coalition of Democrats and Republicans pushing it closer to passage despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Joe Biden's top priorities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hurry up and wait in the Senate on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate moved closer to passing a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure on track as bipartisan Senate coalition grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, with a growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans prepared to lift the first phase of President Joe Biden’s rebuilding agenda to passage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure on track as bipartisan Senate coalition grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, with a growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans prepared to lift the first phase of President Joe Biden’s rebuilding agenda to passage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure senators brush off criticism from left, right
WASHINGTON (AP) — The often-elusive political center is holding steady in the Senate with a strong coalition of Democrats and Republicans brushing off critics to push
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Infrastructure senators bush off criticism from left, right
WASHINGTON (AP) — Often elusive, the political center is holding steady in the Senate as a coalition of Democratic and Republican senators brushes off critics to push
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Biden nudges Senate over 'historic' $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a rocky week of fits and starts, President Joe Biden on Friday praised the Senate for edging the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators on left, right hold together to push infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Often elusive, the political center is holding steady in the Senate as a coalition of Democratic and Republican senators brushes off critics to push
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators push infrastructure bill a step closer to passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, a coalition of Democrats and Republicans pushing it closer to passage despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Joe Biden's top priorities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hurry up and wait in the Senate on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate moved closer to passing a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators on left, right hold together to push infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Often elusive, the political center is holding steady in the Senate as a coalition of Democratic and Republican senators brushes off critics to push
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators push infrastructure bill a step closer to passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, a coalition of Democrats and Republicans pushing it closer to passage despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Joe Biden's top priorities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Late nights, early mornings await Senate on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) —
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Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senate slog to pass infrastructure bill goes on over weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators will resume a weekend session toward passage of a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Biden nudges Senate over 'historic' $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a rocky week of fits and starts, President Joe Biden on Friday praised the Senate for edging the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Progressives see blueprint for next fights in eviction win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rare clash this week between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats over a lapsed eviction moratorium could become a blueprint for even larger fights that lie ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hurry up and wait in the Senate on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate moved closer to passing a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senate slog to pass infrastructure bill goes on over weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators will resume a weekend session toward passage of a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hurry up and wait in the Senate on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate moved closer to passing a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senate advances $1T infrastructure bill, but GOP hits brakes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate moved closer to passing a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senate votes to advance Biden's $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate moved closer to passing a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senate's key vote advances Biden's $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate moved closer to passing a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Biden nudges Senate over 'historic' $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a rocky week of fits and starts, President Joe Biden on Friday praised the Senate for edging the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Will McConnell lift roadblock of Biden for infrastructure?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had vowed to be “100% focused” on stopping President Joe Biden’s agenda. But when it comes to the bipartisan infrastructure plan, McConnell is sounding like a go.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senate edges toward vote on Biden's $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Edging toward a vote, senators convened Saturday for a second consecutive weekend session on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Progressives see blueprint for next fights in eviction win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rare clash this week between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats over a lapsed eviction moratorium could become a blueprint for even larger fights that lie ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senate edges toward vote on Biden's $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Edging toward a vote, senators are convening for a rare weekend session on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Biden nudges Senate over 'historic' $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a rocky week of fits and starts, President Joe Biden on Friday praised the Senate for edging the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Will McConnell lift roadblock of Biden for infrastructure?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had vowed to be “100% focused” on stopping President Joe Biden’s agenda. But when it comes to the bipartisan infrastructure plan, McConnell is sounding like a go.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until Oct. 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from progressives that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Progressives see blueprint for next fights in eviction win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rare clash this week between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats over a lapsed eviction moratorium could become a blueprint for even larger fights that lie ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Budget office: Infrastructure bill adds $256B to deficits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators are wrapping up work on the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators wrapping up $1T infrastructure bill, voting ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators are wrapping up work on the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators behind $1T infrastructure plan show off their work
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators who spent months stitching together a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Will McConnell lift roadblock of Biden for infrastructure?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had vowed to be “100% focused” on stopping President Joe Biden’s agenda. But when it comes to the bipartisan infrastructure plan, McConnell is sounding like a go.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until Oct. 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from progressives that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Progressives see blueprint for next fights in eviction win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rare clash this week between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats over a lapsed eviction moratorium could become a blueprint for even larger fights that lie ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Progressives see blueprint for next fights in eviction win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rare clash this week between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats over a lapsed eviction moratorium could become a blueprint for even larger fights that lie ahead.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Will McConnell lift roadblock of Biden for infrastructure?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had vowed to be “100% focused” on stopping President Joe Biden’s agenda. But when it comes to the bipartisan infrastructure plan, McConnell is sounding like a go.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Will McConnell clear Biden roadblock on public works bill?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had vowed to be “100% focused” on stopping President Joe Biden’s agenda. But when it comes to the bipartisan infrastructure plan, McConnell is sounding like a go.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators try to sell $1T infrastructure plan to public
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators who spent months stitching together a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
It's in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly
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$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until Oct. 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from progressives that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators behind $1T infrastructure plan show off their work
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators who spent months stitching together a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
White House calls on states to prevent evictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators behind $1T infrastructure plan show off their work
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators who spent months stitching together a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until Oct. 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from progressives that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
US preparing new 60-day eviction ban due to COVID spread
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will put in place a new eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives, a turnaround after progressive lawmakers pushed the White House to do more to prevent some 3.6 million Americans from losing their homes during the COVID-19 …
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Biden to announce new eviction ban due to COVID spread
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will announce a new 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives, according to three people familiar with the plans who insisted on anonymity to discuss the forthcoming announcement.
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Yellen briefs Democrats amid calls for new ban on evictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen briefed House Democrats Tuesday on the administration's efforts to prevent widespread
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Senators behind $1T public works plan show off their work
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators who spent months stitching together a
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Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: Senators will 'get the job done' on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to produce the final text of a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the Senate wrapped up a rare Saturday session making little visible progress on the legislative package, but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed the work would get done.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
It's in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly
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White House calls on states to prevent evictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an
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Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anger and frustration mounted in Congress as a
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$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly
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White House calls on states to prevent evictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House moved to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an
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CDC can't stop evictions, as Biden calls on states to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was “unable to find legal authority for a new, targeted eviction moratorium” and asked that states and local governments put in policies to keep renters in their homes.
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$1 trillion infrastructure debate finally opens in Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly
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$1 trillion infrastructure bill heads for Senate debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly
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Pelosi, Black Caucus put pressure on Biden to halt evictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday it's “unfathomable” that Americans will be ousted from their homes during the COVID-19 crisis, and backed by the Congressional Black Caucus intensified pressure on the Biden administration to immediately extend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure fight finally set: T's crossed, i's dotted
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: Senators will 'get the job done' on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to produce the final text of a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the Senate wrapped up a rare Saturday session making little visible progress on the legislative package, but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed the work would get done.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
It's in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly
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Evictions looming, Biden fails to get Congress to extend ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — A
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Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anger and frustration mounted in Congress as a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
$1 trillion infrastructure plan clears another Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate further advanced a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan Friday with a bipartisan group of senators helping it clear one more hurdle and bracing to see if support can hold during the next few days of debate and efforts to amend it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
It's in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Still waiting, Senate grinds away on $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The vote on a
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Schumer: Vote on infrastructure bill could come within days
WASHINGTON (AP) — The vote on a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill could be held “in a matter of days,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday, as negotiators scrambled to finish writing the legislation.
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Anger mounts as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anger and frustration mounted in Congress over the weekend as a
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Senators hope to wrap up draft of infrastructure bill Sunday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will reconvene in a rare weekend session on Sunday as negotiators work on the text of a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. Despite the delays, two senators predicted that the text would be released within the day and the bill passed by the end of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: Senators will 'get the job done' on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to produce the final text of a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the Senate wrapped up a rare Saturday session making little visible progress on the legislative package, but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed the work would get done.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to begin work on
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Evictions looming, Biden fails to get Congress to extend ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — A
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Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anger and frustration mounted in Congress as a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
$1 trillion infrastructure plan clears another Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate further advanced a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan Friday with a bipartisan group of senators helping it clear one more hurdle and bracing to see if support can hold during the next few days of debate and efforts to amend it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anger and frustration mounted in Congress as a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: Senators will 'get the job done' on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to produce the final text of a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the Senate wrapped up a rare Saturday session making little visible progress on the legislative package, but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed the work would get done.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Evictions loom after Biden and Congress fail to extend ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — A
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Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to begin work on
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Senate work on infrastructure plan slides into Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are returning to the Capitol for a rare Saturday session as they try to make further progress on a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
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Evictions looming, Biden fails to get Congress to extend ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — A
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Evictions loom after Biden, Congress fail to extend ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — A
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$1 trillion infrastructure plan clears another Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate further advanced a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan Friday with a bipartisan group of senators helping it clear one more hurdle and bracing to see if support can hold during the next few days of debate and efforts to amend it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senate work on infrastructure plan slides into Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are returning to the Capitol for a rare Saturday session as they try to make further progress on a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Evictions loom after Biden, Congress fail to extend ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — A
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
$1 trillion infrastructure plan clears another Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate further advanced a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan Friday with a bipartisan group of senators helping it clear one more hurdle and bracing to see if support can hold during the next few days of debate and efforts to amend it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Evictions looming, Biden fails to get Congress to extend ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — A
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With evictions looming, Congress strains to extend ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours before a
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Senate advances nearly $1 trillion infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan on Friday with a bipartisan group of senators helping it clear one more hurdle and bracing to see if support can hold during the next few days of debate and efforts to amend it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to begin work on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators, White House in crunch time on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time running short, senators and the White House worked furiously Tuesday to salvage a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators, White House in crunch time on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time running short, senators and the White House worked furiously Tuesday to salvage a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to begin work on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators, White House in talks to finish infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators and the White House were locked in intense negotiations Monday to salvage a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday night to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of fits and starts once the White House and a bipartisan group of senators agreed on major provisions of the package that’s key to President …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal: Senate votes to start work on $1T bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday night to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan after President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement on major provisions of the package that is a key part of his presidential agenda.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal: Senate ready to move ahead on $1T bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a $1 trillion national infrastructure package, and the Senate appeared ready to begin consideration of the key part of the administration's agenda. An evening test vote was possible.
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Senate ready to move forward on $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans reached a deal with Democrats on Wednesday over major outstanding issues in a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and said they are ready to vote to take up the bill. An evening test vote was possible.
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Senate GOP ready to move forward on $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans negotiating a $1 trillion infrastructure bill with Democrats said Wednesday they have reached agreement on the major outstanding issues and are ready to vote to take up the bill.
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Senators race to overcome final snags in infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers racing to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators, White House in talks to finish infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators and the White House were locked in intense negotiations Monday to salvage a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators, White House in crunch time on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time running short, senators and the White House worked furiously Tuesday to salvage a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators, White House in crunch time on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time running short, senators and the White House worked furiously Tuesday to salvage a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators race to overcome final snags in infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers racing to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Groups worry about tapping COVID relief for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizations representing long-term care facilities on Friday urged lawmakers working on a bipartisan infrastructure plan to avoid dipping into COVID-relief funds to help pay for the roughly $600 billion in new spending sought for the public works buildout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators, White House in talks to finish infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators and the White House were locked in intense negotiations Monday to salvage a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators, White House in talks to finish infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators and the White House were locked in intense negotiations Monday to salvage a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure talks hit snags as Senate time pressure rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators ran into new problems Monday as they raced to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure talks face new trouble as pressure mounts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators ran into new problems Monday as they raced to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
New trouble for infrastructure talks as pressure mounts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators were running into new problems Monday as they raced to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators race to overcome final snags in infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers racing to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators race to seal infrastructure deal as pressure mounts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are racing to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Groups worry about tapping COVID relief for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizations representing long-term care facilities on Friday urged lawmakers working on a bipartisan infrastructure plan to avoid dipping into COVID-relief funds to help pay for the roughly $600 billion in new spending sought for the public works buildout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Unlikely partners Pelosi and Cheney team up for Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — When
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Senators race to seal infrastructure deal as pressure mounts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are racing to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Senators race to overcome final snags in infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers racing to seal a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Groups worry about tapping COVID relief for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizations representing long-term care facilities on Friday urged lawmakers working on a bipartisan infrastructure plan to avoid dipping into COVID-relief funds to help pay for the roughly $600 billion in new spending sought for the public works buildout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Unlikely partners Pelosi and Cheney team up for Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — When
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Groups worry about tapping COVID relief for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizations representing long-term care facilities on Friday urged lawmakers working on a bipartisan infrastructure plan to avoid dipping into COVID-relief funds to help pay for the roughly $600 billion in new spending sought for the public works buildout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans rejected an effort to begin debate on the big
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Unlikely partners Pelosi and Cheney team up for Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — When
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Unlikely partners Pelosi and Cheney team up for Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — When
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McConnell urges Americans: 'Get vaccinated' as cases spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell implored
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans rejected an effort to begin debate on the big
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big infrastructure bill in peril; GOP threatens filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
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McConnell urges Americans: 'Get vaccinated' as cases spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell implored
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans rejected an effort to begin debate on the big
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big infrastructure bill in peril; GOP threatens filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure bill fails first vote; Senate to try again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans rejected an effort to begin debate on the big
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure bill expected to fail in first test vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans expected on Wednesday to reject an effort to begin debate on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure bill expected to fail first test vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans expected on Wednesday to reject an effort to begin debate on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
McConnell urges Americans: 'Get vaccinated' as cases spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell implored
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big infrastructure bill in peril as GOP threatens filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big infrastructure bill in peril; GOP threatens filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big infrastructure bill in peril; GOP threatens filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
McConnell urges Americans: 'Get vaccinated' as cases spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell implored
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big infrastructure bill in peril as GOP threatens filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Biden pitches huge budget, says Dems will 'get a lot done'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made a quick foray to the Capitol Wednesday hunting support for his multitrillion-dollar agenda of infrastructure, health care and other programs, a potential landmark achievement that would require near-unanimous backing from fractious Democrats.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden pitches huge budget, says Dems will 'get a lot done'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made a quick foray to the Capitol Wednesday hunting support for his multitrillion-dollar agenda of infrastructure, health care and other programs, a potential landmark achievement that would require near-unanimous backing from fractious Democrats.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday that they'd reached a budget agreement envisioning spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade, paving the way for their drive to pour federal resources into climate change, health care and family-service programs sought by President Joe Biden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Sanders, Biden meet as infrastructure bill swells past $3.5T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Emerging from a private meeting at the White House, Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that he and President Joe Biden are on the same page as Democrats draft a “transformative” infrastructure package unleashing more than $3.5 trillion in domestic investments on par with the New Deal of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday that they'd reached a budget agreement envisioning spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade, paving the way for their drive to pour federal resources into climate change, health care and family-service programs sought by President Joe Biden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden pitches huge budget, says Dems will 'get a lot done'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made a quick foray to the Capitol Wednesday hunting support for his multitrillion-dollar agenda of infrastructure, health care and other programs, a potential landmark achievement that would require near-unanimous backing from fractious Democrats.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden pitches huge budget, says Dems will 'get a lot done'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made a quick foray to the Capitol Wednesday hunting support for his multitrillion-dollar agenda of infrastructure, health care and other programs, a potential landmark achievement that would require near-unanimous backing from fractious Democrats.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden meets Dems at Capitol to firm up support for spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden stepped up his bid to push his multitrillion-dollar domestic plans through Congress Wednesday, lunching with Senate Democrats a day after party leaders announced a compromise for pouring federal resources into climate change, health care and family service programs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden heads to Capitol to firm up Dem support for spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden stepped up his bid to push his multitrillion-dollar domestic plans through Congress Wednesday, scheduling a lunch with Senate Democrats a day after party leaders announced a compromise for pouring federal resources into climate change, health care and family service programs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senate Democrats' $3.5T budget deal backs up Biden's goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats say they have reached a budget agreement envisioning spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade, paving the way for their drive to pour federal resources into
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Sanders, Biden meet as infrastructure bill swells past $3.5T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Emerging from a private meeting at the White House, Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that he and President Joe Biden are on the same page as Democrats draft a “transformative” infrastructure package unleashing more than $3.5 trillion in domestic investments on par with the New Deal of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday that they'd reached a budget agreement envisioning spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade, paving the way for their drive to pour federal resources into climate change, health care and family-service programs sought by President Joe Biden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday that they'd reached a budget agreement envisioning spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade, paving the way for their drive to pour federal resources into climate change, health care and family-service programs sought by President Joe Biden.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan infrastructure back on track; bigger plan on deck
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators worked swiftly late Tuesday to shore up a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan infrastructure deal stalls as bigger plan gains
WASHINGTON (AP) —
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Sanders, Biden meet as infrastructure bill swells past $3.5T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Emerging from a private meeting at the White House, Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that he and President Joe Biden are on the same page as Democrats draft a “transformative” infrastructure package unleashing more than $3.5 trillion in domestic investments on par with the New Deal of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Sanders, Biden meet as infrastructure bill swells past $3.5T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Emerging from a private meeting at the White House, Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that he and President Joe Biden are on the same page as Democrats draft a “transformative” infrastructure package unleashing more than $3.5 trillion in domestic investments on par with the New Deal of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
With McCain in mind, Sinema reaches for bipartisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than for her shock of purple hair or unpredictable votes,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
With McCain in mind, Sinema reaches for bipartisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than for her shock of purple hair or unpredictable votes,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
With McCain in mind, Sinema reaches for bipartisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than for her shock of purple hair or unpredictable votes,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
With McCain in mind, Sinema reaches for bipartisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than for her shock of purple hair or unpredictable votes,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi names GOP's Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Closed US Capitol is somber backdrop this Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi names GOP's Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi names GOP's Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi names GOP's Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden: Infrastructure vow was not intended to be veto threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming to preserve a fragile bipartisan deal on infrastructure, President Joe Biden endorsed it “without hesitation” Saturday, walking back from a threat to veto it if Congress also didn't pass an even larger package to expand the social safety net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden: Infrastructure vow was not intended to be veto threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming to preserve a fragile bipartisan deal on infrastructure, President Joe Biden endorsed it “without hesitation” Saturday, walking back from a threat to veto it if Congress also didn't pass an even larger package to expand the social safety net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Key GOP senators balk at terms of Biden infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden: Infrastructure vow was not intended to be veto threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming to preserve a fragile bipartisan deal on infrastructure, President Joe Biden endorsed it “without hesitation” Saturday, walking back from a threat to veto it if Congress also didn't pass an even larger package to expand the social safety net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Key GOP senators balk at terms of Biden infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden extols bipartisan infrastructure deal as a good start
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden: Infrastructure vow was not intended to be veto threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming to preserve a fragile bipartisan deal on infrastructure, President Joe Biden endorsed it “without hesitation” Saturday, walking back from a threat to veto it if Congress also didn't pass an even larger package to expand the social safety net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden seeks to clarify position on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming to preserve a fragile bipartisan deal on infrastructure, President Joe Biden said Saturday he didn’t mean to suggest he would veto the bill unless Congress also passed a larger package to expand the social safety net.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
White House trying to put infrastructure deal on track
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is trying to put President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan senators reach tentative plan on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative framework on a $953 billion infrastructure deal Wednesday ahead of a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden extols bipartisan infrastructure deal as a good start
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Key GOP senators balk at terms of Biden infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Key GOP senators balk at terms of Biden infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal now in doubt; GOP senators 'blindsided'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
'Blindsided' GOP senators put infrastructure deal in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Livid and “blindsided” over President Joe Biden’s refusal to sign a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan senators reach tentative plan on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative framework on a $953 billion infrastructure deal Wednesday ahead of a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden extols bipartisan infrastructure deal as a good start
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden extols bipartisan infrastructure deal as a good start
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
'We have a deal': Pared-down infrastructure bill still huge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
'We have a deal': Pared-down, still huge infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
'We have a deal': Biden announces infrastructure agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
'We have deal': Biden, bipartisan senators on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that “we have a deal,” signaling a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senators meet Biden on infrastructure, raising hope for deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators sat down with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday, seeking his support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan and raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senators push $953B infrastructure plan, raise hope for deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan senators reach tentative plan on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative framework on a $953 billion infrastructure deal Wednesday ahead of a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senators to pitch bipartisan infrastructure plan to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition to what would be the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senators to pitch bipartisan infrastructure plan to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan gang of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations on his top legislative priority.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan senators reach tentative plan on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative framework on a $953 billion infrastructure deal Wednesday ahead of a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden and Congress face a summer grind to create legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Until recently, the act of governing seemed to happen at the speed of presidential tweets. But now President Joe Biden is settling in for what appears will be a long, summer slog of legislating.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
In Senate vote, Biden sees 'step forward' for elections bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday it views the Senate's work on an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition to what would be the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition to what would be the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
GOP filibuster halts Democrats' signature voting bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law stalled in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a wall of Republican opposition to what would have been the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden and Congress face a summer grind to create legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Until recently, the act of governing seemed to happen at the speed of presidential tweets. But now President Joe Biden is settling in for what appears will be a long, summer slog of legislating.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
In Senate vote, Biden sees 'step forward' for elections bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday it views the Senate's work on an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
In Senate vote, Biden sees 'step forward' for elections bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday it views the Senate's work on an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden and Congress face a summer grind to create legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Until recently, the act of governing seemed to happen at the speed of presidential tweets. But now President Joe Biden is settling in for what appears will be a long, summer slog of legislating.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Biden and Congress face a summer grind to create legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Until recently, the act of governing seemed to happen at the speed of presidential tweets. But now President Joe Biden is settling in for what appears will be a long, summer slog of legislating.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are eyeing a $6 trillion infrastructure investment plan that goes far beyond roads and bridges to include core party priorities, from lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60 and adding dental, vision and hearing benefits to incorporating a long-running effort to provide legal status for certain …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are eyeing a $6 trillion infrastructure investment plan that goes far beyond roads and bridges to include core party priorities, from lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60 and adding dental, vision and hearing benefits to incorporating a long-running effort to provide legal status for certain …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan infrastructure group swells to 21 senators
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan senators’ group working on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are eyeing a $6 trillion infrastructure investment plan that goes far beyond roads and bridges to include core party priorities, from lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60 and adding dental, vision and hearing benefits to incorporating a long-running effort to provide legal status for certain …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are eyeing a $6 trillion infrastructure investment plan that goes far beyond roads and bridges to include core party priorities, from lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60 and adding dental, vision and hearing benefits to incorporating a long-running effort to provide legal status for certain …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Impatient Democrats prepare to go-it-alone on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patience running thin, Democratic leaders are laying the groundwork for a go-it-alone approach on President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan infrastructure group swells to 21 senators
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan senators’ group working on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan infrastructure group swells to 21 senators
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan senators’ group working on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan infrastructure group swells to 20 senators
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan senators’ group working on a $1 trillion infrastructure compromise doubled in size to 20 members Wednesday, a key threshold that gives momentum to their effort as President Joe Biden returns from his first overseas trip at a pivotal time for his big legislative priority.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Impatient Democrats prepare to go-it-alone on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patience running thin, Democratic leaders are laying the groundwork for a go-it-alone approach on President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Impatient Democrats prepare to go-it-alone on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patience running thin, Democratic leaders are laying the groundwork for a go-it-alone approach on President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden's big infrastructure choice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s hopes of channeling billions of dollars into green
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senators eye $579B in new infrastructure spending, $1T plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden's big infrastructure choice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s hopes of channeling billions of dollars into green
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
For infrastructure deal, Biden eyes 'multiple paths forward'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pursuing “multiple paths forward” as he looks to muscle his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senators eye $579B in new infrastructure spending, $1T plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden's big infrastructure choice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s hopes of channeling billions of dollars into green
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden's big infrastructure choice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s hopes of channeling billions of dollars into green
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
For infrastructure deal, Biden eyes 'multiple paths forward'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pursuing “multiple paths forward” as he looks to muscle his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senators eye $579B in new infrastructure spending, $1T plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senators eye $579B in new infrastructure spending, $1T plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'A lot of anxiety' for Democrats as Biden agenda stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a big
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
For infrastructure deal, Biden eyes 'multiple paths forward'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pursuing “multiple paths forward” as he looks to muscle his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden ends GOP infrastructure talks, but new group emerges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ended talks with a group of Republican senators on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
For infrastructure deal, Biden eyes 'multiple paths forward'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pursuing “multiple paths forward” as he looks to muscle his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden ends GOP infrastructure talks, but new group emerges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ended talks with a group of Republican senators on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'A lot of anxiety' for Democrats as Biden agenda stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a big
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden ends GOP infrastructure talks, but new group emerges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ended talks with a group of Republican senators on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden ends GOP infrastructure talks, starts new negotiations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ended talks with a group of Republican senators on a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'A lot of anxiety' for Democrats as Biden agenda stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a big
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'A lot of anxiety' for Democrats as Biden agenda stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a big
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden rebuffs GOP infrastructure offer, citing broader goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has dismissed a fresh Republican infrastructure proposal that offered modestly more spending but fell short of “his objectives to grow the economy,” the White House said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Time ticking away, Democrats face wrenching test on agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bracing for political trouble, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Democratic colleagues that June will “test our resolve” as senators return Monday to consider
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Time ticking away, Democrats face wrenching test on agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bracing for political trouble, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Democratic colleagues that June will “test our resolve” as senators return Monday to consider
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden rebuffs GOP infrastructure offer, citing broader goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday dismissed a fresh Republican infrastructure proposal that offered modestly more spending but fell short of “his objectives to grow the economy,” the White House said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden rebuffs GOP infrastructure offer, citing broader goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday dismissed a fresh Republican infrastructure proposal that offered modestly more spending but fell short of “his objectives to grow the economy,” the White House said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden, GOP senator talk as time drags on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly an hour, President Joe Biden and the top Senate Republican negotiating infrastructure met behind closed doors — two seasoned legislators engaged in another round of conversations, but emerging with few outward signs of tangible progress ahead of a deadline next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden rebuffs GOP infrastructure offer, citing broader goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday dismissed a fresh Republican infrastructure proposal that offered modestly more spending but fell short of “his objectives to grow the economy,” the White House said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate GOP pans Biden infrastructure plan, preps new offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday panned President Joe Biden's latest
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate GOP rejects Biden infrastructure plan, prep new offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday panned President Joe Biden's latest
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden pushes for US voting rights law as restrictions mount
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden, GOP senator talk as time drags on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly an hour, President Joe Biden and the top Senate Republican negotiating infrastructure met behind closed doors — two seasoned legislators engaged in another round of conversations, but emerging with few outward signs of tangible progress ahead of a deadline next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden pushes for US voting rights law as restrictions mount
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden, GOP senator talk as time drags on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly an hour, President Joe Biden and the top Senate Republican negotiating infrastructure met Wednesday behind closed doors — two seasoned legislators engaged in another round of conversations, but emerging with few outward signs of tangible progress ahead of a deadline next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden, GOP senator talk as time drags on infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly an hour, President Joe Biden and the top Senate Republican negotiating infrastructure met Wednesday behind closed doors — two seasoned legislators engaged in another round of conversations, but emerging with few outward signs of tangible progress ahead of a deadline next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden, GOP senator to talk again on infrastructure deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly an hour, President Joe Biden and the top Senate Republican negotiating infrastructure met Wednesday behind closed doors — two seasoned legislators engaged in another round of ongoing conversations, but emerging with few outward signs of tangible progress ahead of a deadline next week..
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden, GOP senator meet as infrastructure deadline looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deadline looming, President Joe Biden is meeting Wednesday with the top Senate Republican negotiator on infrastructure as the administration signals
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden, GOP senator to meet as infrastructure deadline looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deadline looming, President Joe Biden is set to meet with the top Senate Republican negotiator on infrastructure as the administration signals
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden pushes for US voting rights law as restrictions mount
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden prioritizes US voting rights law as restrictions mount
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden prioritizes US voting rights law as restrictions mount
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of Tulsa's race massacre to make a plea for sweeping legislation in Congress to protect the right to vote as Republican-led governments in Texas and other states pass new restrictions making it tougher to cast ballots.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minority Republicans used a Senate filibuster Friday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate R&D bill to counter China shelved by GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and shoring up domestic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Eyeing calendar, Biden to end GOP infrastructure talks soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to wrap up infrastructure negotiations soon with Senate Republicans and is looking ahead to June action in the House after finding their idea of tapping leftover COVID-19 relief funds to pay for the investment unworkable, a White House adviser said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minority Republicans used a Senate filibuster Friday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate R&D bill to counter China shelved by GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and shoring up domestic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden to GOP: 'Don't get in the way' of infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday warned naysayers in Congress not to “get in the way” of his big infrastructure plans as the White House panned a counteroffer from Republican senators to tap unused COVID-19 relief for a more modest investment in roads, highways and other traditional public …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Eyeing calendar, Biden to end GOP infrastructure talks soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to wrap up infrastructure negotiations soon with Senate Republicans and is looking ahead to June action in the House after finding their idea of tapping leftover COVID-19 relief funds to pay for the investment unworkable, a White House adviser said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minority Republicans used a Senate filibuster Friday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.
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GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate R&D bill to counter China shelved by GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and shoring up domestic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden to GOP: 'Don't get in the way' of infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday warned naysayers in Congress not to “get in the way” of his big infrastructure plans as the White House panned a counteroffer from Republican senators to tap unused COVID-19 relief for a more modest investment in roads, highways and other traditional public …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Eyeing calendar, Biden to end GOP infrastructure talks soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to wrap up infrastructure negotiations soon with Senate Republicans and is looking ahead to June action in the House after finding their idea of tapping leftover COVID-19 relief funds to pay for the investment unworkable, a White House adviser said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minority Republicans used a Senate filibuster Friday
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GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.
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GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP blocks Capitol riot probe, displaying loyalty to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Eyeing calendar, Biden to end GOP infrastructure talks soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to wrap up infrastructure negotiations soon with Senate Republicans and is looking ahead to June action in the House after finding their idea of tapping leftover COVID-19 relief funds to pay for the investment unworkable, a White House adviser said Friday.
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GOP blocks bipartisan probe of deadly Jan. 6 riot at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in a show of party loyalty to former President Donald Trump, aiming to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate R&D bill to counter China shelved by GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and shoring up domestic
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Senate R&D bill to counter China runs into GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite opposition from a handful of Republicans, a sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and shoring up domestic
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Senate vote on Jan. 6 panel expected amid GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate pushed action into Friday on a bill to create an independent commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters.
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Senate tech bill to counter China runs into GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and other countries, including $50 billion in emergency funds to shore up domestic
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Senate hits snag on vote for Jan. 6 Capitol riot commission
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate pushed action into Friday on a bill to create an independent commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters.
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After delays, GOP poised to block bipartisan 1/6 riot probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden to GOP: 'Don't get in the way' of infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday warned naysayers in Congress not to “get in the way” of his big infrastructure plans as the White House panned a counteroffer from Republican senators to tap unused COVID-19 relief for a more modest investment in roads, highways and other traditional public …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate eyes R&D bill to counter China, bolster manufacturing
WASHINGTON (AP) — What started as a pragmatic effort to boost scientific research and development has morphed into a sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the U.S. more competitive with China and other countries, including $50 billion in emergency funds to shore up domestic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minority Republicans used a Senate filibuster Friday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senate eyes R&D bill to counter China, bolster manufacturing
WASHINGTON (AP) — What started as a pragmatic effort to boost scientific research and development has morphed into sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the U.S. more competitive with China and other countries, including $50 billion in emergency funds to shore up domestic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Biden to GOP: 'Don't get in the way' of infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is warning naysayers in Congress not to “get in the way” of his big infrastructure plans as the White House panned a counteroffer from Republican senators to tap unused COVID-19 relief for a more modest investment in roads, highways and other traditional public works …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are poised to use a filibuster to derail
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GOP offers $928B on infrastructure, funded with COVID aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators outlined a $928 billion infrastructure proposal Thursday that would tap unused coronavirus aid, a counteroffer to
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GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are ready to deploy
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GOP senators ready $1T infrastructure counteroffer to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans revived negotiations over President Joe Biden’s sweeping investment plan, preparing a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal that would be funded with COVID-19 relief money as a counteroffer to the White House ahead of a Memorial Day deadline toward a bipartisan deal.
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GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are ready to deploy the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
As deadlines slip, Biden agenda faces crucial assessment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s
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GOP senators ready $1T infrastructure counteroffer to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans revived negotiations over President Joe Biden’s sweeping investment plan, preparing a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal that would be funded with COVID-19 relief money as a counteroffer to the White House ahead of a Memorial Day deadline toward a bipartisan deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
GOP senators ready $1T infrastructure counteroffer to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans revived negotiations over President Joe Biden’s sweeping investment plan, preparing a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal that would be funded with COVID-19 relief money as a counteroffer to the White House ahead of a Memorial Day deadline toward a bipartisan deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The prospects for an ambitious infrastructure deal have been thrown into serious doubt after the White House reduced
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
As deadlines slip, Biden agenda faces crucial assessment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
As deadlines slip, Biden agenda faces crucial assessment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s
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White House 'eager' for GOP counteroffer on infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday that President Joe Biden is awaiting an infrastructure counteroffer from Senate Republicans after a core group of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The prospects for an ambitious infrastructure deal have been thrown into serious doubt after the White House reduced
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prospects for an ambitious infrastructure deal were thrown into serious doubt late Friday after the White House reduced
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
White House, GOP infrastructure talks hit crucial stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations between the White House and Senate Republicans over
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House narrowly approves $1.9B to fortify Capitol after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to try to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prospects for an ambitious infrastructure deal were thrown into serious doubt late Friday after the White House reduced
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
White House, GOP infrastructure talks hit crucial stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations between the White House and Senate Republicans over
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
House narrowly approves $1.9B to fortify Capitol after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to try to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prospects for an ambitious infrastructure deal were thrown into serious doubt late Friday after the White House reduced
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
White House's new, $1.7T infrastructure offer panned by GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer Friday to Senate Republicans, dropping from
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
White House offers GOP lower $1.7T infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer Friday to Senate Republicans, dropping from
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
White House proposes lower $1.7T infrastructure in GOP talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer Friday to Senate Republicans, dropping from President Joe Biden's sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal “in the spirit of finding common ground.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
White House, GOP infrastructure talks reaching key stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations between the White House and Republican senators over
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
McConnell hits 'pause' on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
White House, GOP infrastructure talks hit crucial stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations between the White House and Senate Republicans over
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
House narrowly approves $1.9B to fortify Capitol after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to try to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
White House, GOP infrastructure talks hit crucial stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations between the White House and Senate Republicans over
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
House narrowly approves $1.9B to fortify Capitol after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to try to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
GOP not budging on infrastructure offer in Biden talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have not substantially budged off their
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell hits 'pause' on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
AP source: US encouraging Israel to wind down Gaza offensive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and administration officials have encouraged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials to wind down the bombardment of Gaza, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Tuesday, as the Israeli and Palestinian death tolls mounted and pressure grew on Biden to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell says he'll oppose Jan. 6 commission to probe riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he will oppose legislation to create a commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a blow to Democrats who say an independent, bipartisan investigation of the siege is crucial to prevent it from happening again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
House looks to OK Jan. 6 riot commission, Senate GOP dubious
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell hits 'pause' on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
AP source: US encouraging Israel to wind down Gaza offensive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and administration officials have encouraged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials to wind down the bombardment of Gaza, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Tuesday, as the Israeli and Palestinian death tolls mounted and pressure grew on Biden to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
House to vote on independent panel to probe Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
House to vote on independent panel to probe Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a first step toward creating an independent, bipartisan panel that would investigate the siege and try to prevent it from happening again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell hits 'pause' on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are signaling that they will try to block — or at least slow down — a Democratic effort to create a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, threatening the chances of a deeper, independent look at the siege and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
AP source: US encouraging Israel to wind down Gaza offensive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and administration officials have encouraged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials to wind down the bombardment of Gaza, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Tuesday, as the Israeli and Palestinian death tolls mounted and pressure grew on Biden to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
GOP's McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 panel; McConnell hits 'pause'
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he won’t support a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, almost certainly eroding GOP support ahead of a vote and positioning his party as opposed to investigations …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Democrats step up pressure on Biden on Israel-Hamas battles
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his envoy reached out to Palestinian and regional Arab leaders Tuesday on a ninth day of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets, while some House Democrats split on whether to step up pressure for a cease-fire and for more forceful U.S. diplomacy …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
GOP Leader McCarthy opposes Jan. 6 commission ahead of vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he won’t support a proposal to form an independent, bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, almost certainly eroding GOP support ahead of a vote and positioning his party as opposed to investigations …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell poised for starring role in voting bill fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is so determined to stop a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
In booting Cheney, 'My Kevin' leads GOP back to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy is leading his party to an inflection point, preparing to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Cheney could be 'toast' in fight with Trump over GOP future
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy wants his party to stand firmly with Donald Trump, despite his false claims about the election being stolen from him.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
House GOP leader amps up pressure on Cheney over Trump barbs
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy stepped up pressure on No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney on Tuesday, claiming rank-and-file concerns about “her ability to carry out her job” as she trades insults with former President Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
No. 2 House Republican backs Cheney ouster over Trump barbs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The No. 2 House Republican is publicly calling for the removal of Rep. Liz Cheney as the party's third-ranking leader in the chamber.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell poised for starring role in voting bill fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is so determined to stop a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
House GOP leader amps up pressure on Cheney over Trump barbs
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy stepped up pressure on No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney on Tuesday, claiming rank-and-file concerns about “her ability to carry out her job” as she trades insults with former President Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Water bill may open spigot for Biden infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rarely has a routine water resources bill generated so much political buzz, but as senators hoisted the measure to passage Thursday the bipartisan infrastructure legislation served as a potential template for building consensus around President Joe Biden’s ambitious
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Water bill may open spigot for Biden infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rarely has a routine water resources bill generated so much political buzz, but as senators hoisted the measure to passage Thursday the bipartisan infrastructure legislation served as a potential template for building consensus around President Joe Biden’s ambitious
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Water bill may open spigot for Biden infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rarely has a routine water resources bill generated so much political buzz, but as senators hoisted the measure to passage Thursday the bipartisan infrastructure legislation served as a potential template for building consensus around President Joe Biden’s ambitious
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Water bill may open spigot for Biden infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rarely has a routine water resources bill generated so much political buzz, but as senators hoisted the measure to passage Thursday the bipartisan infrastructure legislation served as a potential template for building consensus around President Joe Biden’s ambitious
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Biden to propose free preschool, as speech details emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will call for free preschool for all three- and four-year-old children, a $200 billion investment to be rolled out as part of his sweeping American Families Plan being unveiled Wednesday in an address to Congress.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Biden to propose free preschool, as speech details emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will call for free preschool for all three- and four-year-old children, a $200 billion investment to be rolled out as part of his sweeping American Families Plan being unveiled Wednesday in an address to Congress.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Biden to propose free preschool, as speech details emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will call for free preschool for all three- and four-year-old children, a $200 billion investment to be rolled out as part of his sweeping American Families Plan being unveiled Wednesday in an address to Congress.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Biden to propose free preschool, a $200B investment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will call for free preschool for all three- and four-year-old children, a $200 billion investment to be rolled out as part of his sweeping American Families Plan being unveiled Wednesday in a joint address to Congress.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Chocolate chip diplomacy: Biden courts Congress with gusto
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pictures always make it look so presidential: Joe Biden sitting in a tall-back chair, surrounded by the arrayed members of Congress invited for a meeting at the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Chocolate chip diplomacy: Biden courts Congress with gusto
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pictures always make it look so presidential: Joe Biden sitting in a tall-back chair, surrounded by the arrayed members of Congress invited for a meeting at the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Countering Biden, GOP pitches $568B for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled a public works proposal with a much smaller price tag and a narrower definition of infrastructure than what President Joe Biden
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Chocolate chip diplomacy: Biden courts Congress with gusto
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pictures always make it look so presidential: Joe Biden sitting in a tall-back chair, surrounded by the arrayed members of Congress invited for a meeting at the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Talks narrow on a compromise to changes in US policing laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bolstered with new momentum, Congress is ready to try again to change the nation’s policing laws, heeding President Joe Biden’s admonition that the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death is
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Countering Biden, GOP pitches $568B for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled a public works proposal with a much smaller price tag and a narrower definition of infrastructure than what President Joe Biden
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Chocolate chip diplomacy: Biden courts Congress with gusto
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pictures always make it look so presidential: Joe Biden sitting in a tall-back chair, surrounded by the arrayed members of Congress invited for a meeting at the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Talks narrow on a compromise to changes in US policing laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bolstered with new momentum, Congress is ready to try again to change the nation’s policing laws, heeding President Joe Biden’s admonition that the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death is
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Countering Biden, GOP pitches $568B for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled a public works proposal with a much smaller price tag and a narrower definition of infrastructure than what President Joe Biden
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Countering Biden, GOP pitches $568B for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled a public works proposal with a much smaller price tag and a narrower definition of infrastructure than what President Joe Biden
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Talks narrow on a compromise to changes in US policing laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bolstered with new momentum, Congress is ready to try again to change the nation’s policing laws, heeding President Joe Biden’s admonition that the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death is
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Maxine Waters' bold words echo civil rights, draw criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Rep. Maxine Waters urged people to “stay on the street” in the pursuit of justice for George Floyd, advocates for racial equity and an end to police violence heard a leading Black voice in the nation's long march toward civil rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
After Floyd, Congress ready to plunge into policing laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bolstered with new momentum, Congress is ready to try again to change the nation’s policing laws, heeding President Joe Biden’s admonition that the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death is
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
After Floyd, Congress ready to plunge into policing laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bolstered with new momentum, Congress is ready to try again to change the nation’s policing laws, heeding President Joe Biden’s admonition that the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death is
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Maxine Waters' bold words echo civil rights, draw criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Rep. Maxine Waters urged people to “stay on the street” in the pursuit of justice for George Floyd, advocates for racial equity and an end to police violence heard a leading Black voice in the nation's long march toward civil rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Maxine Waters' bold words echo civil rights, draw criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Rep. Maxine Waters urged people to “stay on the street” in the pursuit of justice for George Floyd, advocates for racial equity and an end to police violence heard a leading Black voice in the nation's long march toward civil rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden to address Congress under security, COVID restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress will look like no other in recent memory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate breaks filibuster on Asian-American hate crime bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened debate Wednesday on legislation confronting the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden to address Congress under security, COVID restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress will look like no other in recent memory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate breaks filibuster on Asian-American hate crime bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened debate Wednesday on legislation confronting the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate breaks filibuster on Asian-American hate crime bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened debate Wednesday on legislation confronting the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden to address Congress under security, COVID restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress will look like no other in recent memory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate filibuster test over Asian-American hate crime bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to start debate on legislation confronting the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate filibuster test over Asian-American hate crime bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to start debate on legislation confronting the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — From a secure room in the Capitol on Jan. 6,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate filibuster's racist past fuels arguments for its end
WASHINGTON (AP) — Once obscure, the Senate
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation Friday into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against him are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and fellow Florida Republicans as part of a broader public corruption inquiry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — From a secure room in the Capitol on Jan. 6,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate filibuster's racist past fuels arguments for its end
WASHINGTON (AP) — Once obscure, the Senate
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation Friday into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against him are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and fellow Florida Republicans as part of a broader public corruption inquiry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — From a secure room in the Capitol on Jan. 6,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate filibuster's racist past fuels arguments for its end
WASHINGTON (AP) — Once obscure, the Senate
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation Friday into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against him are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and fellow Florida Republicans as part of a broader public corruption inquiry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — From a secure room in the Capitol on Jan. 6,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate filibuster's racist past fuels arguments for its end
WASHINGTON (AP) — Once obscure, the Senate
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation Friday into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against him are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and fellow Florida Republicans as part of a broader public corruption inquiry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation Friday into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against him are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and fellow Florida Republicans as part of a broader public corruption inquiry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Gaetz faces probe by House ethics over potential misconduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz, citing reports of sexual and other misconduct by the Florida Republican, the panel's leaders said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'New strategy': Politicians in crisis refuse calls to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mere whiff of a scandal once unraveled political careers with stunning speed. Not anymore.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'New strategy': Politicians in crisis refuse calls to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mere whiff of a scandal once unraveled political careers with stunning speed. Not anymore.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate gives Biden a big tool to work around GOP filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a powerful new tool, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has fresh options for potentially advancing President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Senate eyes budget rule to push past filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Senate split 50-50, leaders of the Democratic majority are looking for ways to advance their priorities and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
After new law, McConnell warns CEOs: 'Stay out of politics'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says it's a “big lie” to call the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate gives Biden a big tool to work around GOP filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a powerful new tool, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has fresh options for potentially advancing President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Senate eyes budget rule to push past filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Senate split 50-50, leaders of the Democratic majority are looking for ways to advance their priorities and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an appeal to think big, President Joe Biden is promoting his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan directly to Americans, summoning public support to push past the Republicans lining up against the massive effort they sum up as big taxes, big spending and big government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Eating our lunch: Biden points to China in development push
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing for trillions of dollars in development spending, President Joe Biden and Democratic lawmakers are directing Americans’ eyes to the rear-view mirror, pointing to a booming, ambitious China they say is threatening to quickly overtake the United States in global clout and capacity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Senate gives Biden a big tool to work around GOP filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a powerful new tool, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has fresh options for potentially advancing President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Senate eyes budget rule to push past filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Senate split 50-50, leaders of the Democratic majority are looking for ways to advance their priorities and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
After new law, McConnell warns CEOs: 'Stay out of politics'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says it's a “big lie” to call the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an appeal to think big, President Joe Biden is promoting his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan directly to Americans, summoning public support to push past the Republicans lining up against the massive effort they sum up as big taxes, big spending and big government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Eating our lunch: Biden points to China in development push
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing for trillions of dollars in development spending, President Joe Biden and Democratic lawmakers are directing Americans’ eyes to the rear-view mirror, pointing to a booming, ambitious China they say is threatening to quickly overtake the United States in global clout and capacity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Eating our lunch: Biden points to China in development push
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing for trillions of dollars in development spending, President Joe Biden and Democratic lawmakers are directing Americans’ eyes to the rear-view mirror, pointing to a booming, ambitious China they say is threatening to quickly overtake the United States in global clout and capacity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an appeal to think big, President Joe Biden is promoting his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan directly to Americans, summoning public support to push past the Republicans lining up against the massive effort they sum up as big taxes, big spending and big government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden summons public support as GOP bucks infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an appeal to think big, President Joe Biden is promoting his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan directly to Americans, summoning public support to push past the Republicans lining up against the massive effort they sum up as big taxes, big spending and big government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
After new law, McConnell warns CEOs: 'Stay out of politics'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says it's a “big lie” to call the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden's big infrastructure plan hits McConnell, GOP blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden's 'jobs Cabinet' to sell infrastructure as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is setting about convincing America it needs his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, deputizing a five-member “jobs Cabinet” to help in the effort. But the enormity of his task is clear after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's vowed to oppose the plan “every step of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden's 'jobs Cabinet' to sell infrastructure as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is setting about convincing America it needs his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, deputizing a five-member “jobs Cabinet” to help in the effort. But the enormity of his task is clear after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's vowed to oppose the plan “every step of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden's 'jobs Cabinet' to sell infrastructure as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is setting about convincing America it needs his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, deputizing a five-member “jobs Cabinet” to help in the effort. But the enormity of his task is clear after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's vowed to oppose the plan “every step of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden's 'jobs Cabinet' to sell infrastructure as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is setting about convincing America it needs his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, deputizing a five-member “jobs Cabinet” to help in the effort. But the enormity of his task is clear after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's vowed to oppose the plan “every step of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden's 'Jobs Cabinet' to sell infrastructure as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is setting about convincing America it needs his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, deputizing a five-member “jobs Cabinet” to help in the effort. But the enormity of his task is clear after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's vowed to oppose the plan “every step of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Beyond bridges: Biden redefines infrastructure to add people
WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyond roads and bridges, President Joe Biden is trying to redefine infrastructure not just as an investment in America the place, but in its workers, families and people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Beyond bridges: Biden redefines infrastructure to add people
WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyond roads and bridges, President Joe Biden is trying to redefine infrastructure not just as an investment in America the place, but in its workers, families and people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Beyond bridges: Biden redefines infrastructure to add people
WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyond roads and bridges, President Joe Biden is trying to redefine infrastructure not just as an investment in America the place, but in its workers, families and people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Democrats assail Georgia law, make case for voting overhaul
Democrats have seized on new voting restrictions in Georgia to focus attention on the fight to overhaul federal election laws, setting up a slow-building standoff that carries echoes of the civil rights battles of a half-century ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Democrats assail Georgia law, make case for voting overhaul
Democrats have seized on new voting restrictions in Georgia to focus attention on the fight to overhaul federal election laws, setting up a slow-building standoff that carries echoes of the civil rights battles of a half-century ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Democrats assail Georgia law, make case for voting overhaul
Democrats have seized on new voting restrictions in Georgia to focus attention on the fight to overhaul federal election laws, setting up a slow-building standoff that carries echoes of the civil rights battles of a half-century ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Democrats assail Georgia law, make case for voting overhaul
Democrats have seized on new voting restrictions in Georgia to focus attention on the fight to overhaul federal election laws, setting up a slow-building standoff that carries echoes of the civil rights battles of a half-century ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Democrats assail Georgia law, make case for voting overhaul
Democrats have seized on new voting restrictions in Georgia to focus attention on the fight to overhaul federal election laws, setting up a slow-building standoff that carries echoes of the civil rights battles of a half-century ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Democrats use state voting laws to fuel federal overhaul
Democrats on Friday seized on new voting restrictions in Georgia to focus attention on the fight to overhaul federal election laws, setting up a slow-building standoff that carries echoes of the civil rights battles of a half-century ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border and work with Central American nations to address root causes of the problem.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border and work with Central American nations to address root causes of the problem.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border and work with Central American nations to address root causes of the problem.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden eyes $3T package for infrastructure, schools, families
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off passage of the COVID-19 relief bill, President Joe Biden is assembling the next big White House priority, a sweeping $3 trillion package of investments on infrastructure and domestic needs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than ride with Republican colleagues who
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden eyes $3T package for infrastructure, schools, families
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off passage of the COVID-19 relief bill, President Joe Biden is assembling the next big White House priority, a sweeping $3 trillion package of investments on infrastructure and domestic needs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biden eyes $3T package for infrastructure, schools, families
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off passage of the COVID-19 relief bill, President Joe Biden is assembling the next big White House priority, a sweeping $3 trillion package of investments on infrastructure and domestic needs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than ride with Republican colleagues who
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than ride with Republican colleagues who
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than ride with Republican colleagues who
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than ride with Republican colleagues who
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Block a bill? Biden wants old-school Senate filibusters
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants the Senate to engage in old-fashioned filibusters, forcing senators who try to block bills to have to stand and talk for hours, as happened in Hollywood movies and during the civil rights era, if they want to object to his legislative agenda.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not that different from the movies. President Joe Biden said the Senate should operate like it did in the “old days,” with senators forced to stand up and speak all day and night if they plan to object to his legislative agenda with a filibuster.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Block a bill? Biden wants old-school Senate filibusters
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants the Senate to engage in old-fashioned filibusters, forcing senators who try to block bills to have to stand and talk for hours, as happened in Hollywood movies and during the civil rights era, if they want to object to his legislative agenda.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not that different from the movies. President Joe Biden said the Senate should operate like it did in the “old days,” with senators forced to stand up and speak all day and night if they plan to object to his legislative agenda with a filibuster.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
McConnell vows 'scorched earth' if Senate ends filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned ominously Tuesday of a “scorched earth” landscape if Democrats use their new majority to bring an end to the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not that different from the movies. President Joe Biden said the Senate should operate like it did in the “old days,” with senators forced to stand up and speak all day and night if they plan to object to his legislative agenda with a filibuster.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Block a bill? Biden wants old-school Senate filibusters
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants the Senate to engage in old-fashioned filibusters, forcing senators who try to block bills to have to stand and talk for hours, as happened in Hollywood movies and during the civil rights era, if they want to object to his legislative agenda.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden backs changes to filibuster; GOP vows 'scorched earth'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is calling for changes to the filibuster to require lawmakers to speak on the floor of the Senate to hold up a bill, while the chamber's Republican leader warns of “scorched-earth” tactics if Democrats use their new majority to bring an end to the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
McConnell vows 'scorched earth' if Senate ends filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned ominously Tuesday of a “scorched earth” landscape if Democrats use their new majority to bring an end to the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
McConnell vows 'scorched earth' if Senate ends filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned ominously Tuesday of a “scorched earth” landscape if Democrats use their new majority to bring an end to the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Stay or go? Fence, Guard pose Capitol security questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nobody, it seems, wants to keep the security fence around the U.S. Capitol anymore — except the police who fought off the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Stay or go? Fence, Guard pose Capitol security questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nobody, it seems, wants to keep the security fence around the U.S. Capitol anymore — except the police who fought off the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Stay or go? Fence, Guard pose Capitol security questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nobody, it seems, wants to keep the security fence around the U.S. Capitol anymore — except the police who fought off the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden's $1.9T rescue signed, agenda now a slog in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tough as it was for Democrats, passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Stay or go? Fence, Guard pose Capitol security questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nobody, it seems, wants to keep the security fence around the U.S. Capitol anymore — except the police who fought off the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden's $1.9T rescue signed, agenda now a slog in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tough as it was for Democrats, passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Stay or go? Fence, Guard pose Capitol security questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nobody, it seems, wants to keep the security fence around the U.S. Capitol anymore — except the police who fought off the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden's $1.9T rescue signed, agenda now a slog in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tough as it was for Democrats, passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden's $1.9T rescue signed, agenda now a slog in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tough as it was for Democrats, passing President Joe Biden’s sweeping
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
$1.9T Biden relief package a bet government can help cure US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
$1.9T Biden relief package a bet government can help cure US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
$1.9T Biden relief package a bet government can help cure US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'We can do big things,' Schumer says as Senate approves aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions were raw ahead of midnight as Republican leader Mitch McConnell rose in the Senate for the purpose of publicly ridiculing Majority Leader Chuck Schumer over the daylong delay as Democrats argued among themselves over the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Board to begin search for permanent Capitol Police chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The board that oversees the U.S. Capitol Police is beginning a search for a permanent police chief, a person familiar with the matter said, as the fallout from the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden's big relief package a bet gov't can help cure America
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden's big relief package a bet gov't can help cure America
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants America to know that he’s from the government and he’s here to help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'We can do big things,' Schumer says as Senate approves aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions were raw ahead of midnight as Republican leader Mitch McConnell rose in the Senate for the purpose of publicly ridiculing Majority Leader Chuck Schumer over the daylong delay as Democrats argued among themselves over the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Board to begin search for permanent Capitol Police chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The board that oversees the U.S. Capitol Police is beginning a search for a permanent police chief, a person familiar with the matter said, as the fallout from the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Board to begin search for permanent Capitol Police chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The board that oversees the U.S. Capitol Police is beginning a search for a permanent police chief, a person familiar with the matter said, as the fallout from the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried about continuing threats, the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police has appealed to congressional leaders to use their influence to keep National Guard troops at the Capitol, two months after the law enforcement breakdowns of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.
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'We can do big things,' Schumer says as Senate approves aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions were raw ahead of midnight as Republican leader Mitch McConnell rose in the Senate for the purpose of publicly ridiculing Majority Leader Chuck Schumer over the daylong delay as Democrats argued among themselves over the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
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'We can do big things,' Schumer says as Senate approves aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions were raw ahead of midnight as Republican leader Mitch McConnell rose in the Senate for the purpose of publicly ridiculing Majority Leader Chuck Schumer over the daylong delay as Democrats argued among themselves over the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
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Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are jamming their agenda forward with a sense of urgency, an unapologetically partisan approach based on the calculation that it’s better to advance the giant COVID-19 rescue package and other priorities than waste time courting Republicans who may never compromise.
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Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried about continuing threats, the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police appealed to congressional leaders Thursday to use their influence to keep National Guard troops at the Capitol, two months after the law enforcement breakdowns of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are jamming their agenda forward with a sense of urgency, an unapologetically partisan approach based on the calculation that it’s better to advance the giant COVID-19 rescue package and other priorities than waste time courting Republicans who may never compromise.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried about continuing threats, the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police appealed to congressional leaders Thursday to use their influence to keep National Guard troops at the Capitol, two months after the law enforcement breakdowns of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried about continuing threats, the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police appealed to congressional leaders Thursday to use their influence to keep National Guard troops at the Capitol, two months after the law enforcement breakdowns of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are jamming their agenda forward with a sense of urgency, an unapologetically partisan approach based on the calculation that it’s better to advance the giant COVID-19 rescue package and other priorities than waste time courting Republicans who may never compromise.
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House prepares to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill
Washington (AP) — House Democrats are poised to pass a sweeping elections and ethics bill, offering it up as a powerful counterweight to voting rights restrictions advancing in Republican-controlled statehouses across the country.
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Takeaways from Congress' first hearing on Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Security officials testifying at Congress' first hearing on the
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Capitol defenders cite missed intelligence for deadly breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Missed intelligence was to blame for the outmanned Capitol defenders' failure to anticipate the violent mob that invaded the iconic building and halted certification of the presidential election on Jan. 6, the officials who were in charge of security that day said in their first public testimony …
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Capitol defenders blame bad intelligence for deadly breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Faulty intelligence was to blame for the outmanned Capitol defenders' failure to anticipate the violent mob that invaded the iconic building and halted certification of the presidential election on Jan. 6, the officials who were in charge of security declared Tuesday in their first public testimony on …
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Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific
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Trump lawyers: Impeachment based on hatred, not facts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump acquitted, denounced in second impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the horrific
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers: Impeachment based on hatred, not facts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America's democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency.
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GOP's McConnell: Close call but he'll vote to acquit Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told colleagues Saturday that in a “close call,” he will vote to acquit Donald Trump in the former president's impeachment trial.
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Senate votes to acquit Trump in historic impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency.
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Trump the inciter? Senate moves toward impeachment vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats began wrapping up their impeachment case against Donald Trump on Saturday after a tumultuous morning in which they gave up a last-minute plan for witness testimony that could have significantly prolonged the trial and delayed a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate skips witnesses in Trump trial, moves toward vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats began wrapping up their impeachment case against Donald Trump on Saturday after a tumultuous morning in which they gave up a last-minute plan for witness testimony that could have significantly prolonged the trial and delayed a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly …
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Senate reaches deal to skip witnesses in Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate reached a deal on Saturday to skip witness testimony in the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump.
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Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was thrown into confusion Saturday as lawmakers voted to consider hearing witnesses, a step that could significantly extend the proceedings and delay a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly Capitol insurrection.
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AP sources: GOP leader McConnell will vote to acquit Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told colleagues Saturday that he will vote to acquit Donald Trump in his impeachment trial, ending the suspense over what the chamber's most influential Republican would decide and likely slamming the door on chances that the former president would be found guilty.
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Senate poised to vote on holding Trump accountable for riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-minute fight over calling witnesses threatened to slow the speedy conclusion of Donald Trump's historic impeachment trial Saturday as the Senate moved closer to a vote whether the former president incited the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers: Impeachment based on hatred, not facts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers: Impeachment based on hatred, not facts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers argue impeachment based on 'hatred,' not facts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president as they sped through their defense of his actions and fiery words before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the Senate toward a final vote in his historic …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers say Democratic impeachers just want vengeance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump defended him against impeachment Friday by accusing Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president and manipulating his words in the lead-up to the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol. Their presentation included a blizzard of their own selectively edited …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers say Democrats urge supporters to 'fight,' too
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump defended him against impeachment Friday by accusing Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president and manipulating his words in the lead-up to the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol. Their presentation included a blizzard of their own selectively edited …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers decry his trial, say Democrats cry 'fight' too
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump opened his impeachment defense Friday by accusing Democrats of waging a campaign of “hatred” against the former president and manipulating his words in the lead-up to the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol. Their presentation included a blizzard of their own selectively edited …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers decry impeachment case as political vengeance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump opened his impeachment defense Friday by strenuously denying he played any role in inciting the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, blasting the case against him as politically motivated “hatred” and part of a yearslong Democratic “witch hunt.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump defenders take the impeachment stage to make his case
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
After Democrats' visceral presentation, Trump team on stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
After Democrats' visceral presentation, Trump team on stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Donald Trump's impeachment trial shifts on Friday to defense lawyers prepared to make a fundamental concession: The violence was every bit as traumatic, unacceptable and illegal as Democrats say.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rioters acted on Trump's 'order,' Democrats insist in trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House prosecutors concluded two days of emotional arguments in Donald Trump’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Rioters acted on Trump's 'order,' Democrats say in trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats prosecuting Donald Trump’s
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Rioters acted on Trump's 'orders,' Democrats say in trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats prosecuting Donald Trump's impeachment said Thursday the Capitol invaders believed they were acting on "the president's orders” and reflected his violent rhetoric when they stormed the building aiming to stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden's election.
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Rioters acting on Trump's 'orders,' Democrats say in trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats prosecuting Donald Trump's impeachment said Thursday the Capitol invaders believed they were acting on "the president's orders” to storm the building and stop the joint session of Congress that was certifying Democrat Joe Biden's election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day
WASHINGTON (AP) — House prosecutors on Tuesday wrenched senators and the nation back to the deadly attack on Congress as they opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial with graphic video of the insurrection and Trump’s own calls for a rally crowd to march to the iconic building and “fight …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month's deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including of rioters searching menacingly for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence, has become a key exhibit in Donald Trump's impeachment trial as lawmakers prosecuting the case wrap up their opening arguments …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Police beg for help, senators flee in Trump trial video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Police beg help, senators flee in chilling Trump trial video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Chilling Trump trial video: Police beg help, senators flee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump accused as 'inciter in chief' of Capitol insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial laid out their case Wednesday that he was no “innocent bystander” but the “inciter in chief” of the deadly Capitol riot who spent months spreading election lies and building a mob of supporters primed for his call to stop Joe Biden's …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats: Trump 'inciter in chief' of Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial said Wednesday they would prove that Trump was no “innocent bystander” but the “inciter in chief” of the deadly attack at the Capitol aimed at overturning his election loss to Joe Biden.
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Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day
WASHINGTON (AP) — House prosecutors on Tuesday wrenched senators and the nation back to the deadly attack on Congress as they opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial with graphic video of the insurrection and Trump’s own calls for a rally crowd to march to the iconic building and “fight …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments begin Wednesday in Donald Trump's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's trial starting: 'Grievous crime' or just 'theater'?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate launches Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, with lawyers for the former president insisting he is not guilty of inciting mob violence at the Capitol to overturn the election while prosecutors say he must be convicted of the “most grievous constitutional crime” even …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments will begin in Donald Trump's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day
WASHINGTON (AP) — House prosecutors on Tuesday wrenched senators and the nation back to the deadly attack on Congress as they opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial with graphic video of the insurrection and Trump’s own calls for a rally crowd to march to the iconic building and “fight …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate agrees to hear Trump case, rejecting GOP arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial opened Tuesday with graphic video showing the former president whipping up a rally crowd to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell” against his reelection defeat, followed by images of the deadly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate agrees to hear Trump case, graphic video opens trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators in Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial agreed Tuesday to consider the case, rejecting an attempt by the former president's defense team and some Republican allies to halt the trial because he is no longer in office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's historic 2nd trial opens with jarring video of siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial Tuesday by showing the former president whipping up a rally crowd to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell” against his reelection defeat, followed by graphic video of the deadly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's historic 2nd trial opens, first of former president
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial Tuesday, the defeated former president charged by the House with inciting the deadly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's 2nd trial to start with vote over constitutionality
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to launch Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial Tuesday, the defeated former president charged by the House with inciting the deadly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's 2nd trial to start with fight over its legitimacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is starting, an undertaking like no other in U.S. history. The defeated former president stands charged by the House with inciting the deadly
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's trial starting: 'Grievous crime' or just 'theater'?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate launches Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, with lawyers for the former president insisting he is not guilty of inciting mob violence at the Capitol to overturn the election while prosecutors say he must be convicted of the “most grievous constitutional crime” even …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's trial starting: 'Grievous crime' or just 'theater'?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial in the Senate is an undertaking like no other in U.S. history, the defeated former president charged by the House with inciting the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump lawyers blast impeachment trial as 'political theater'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday blasted the impeachment case against him as an act of “political theater” and accused House Democrats on the eve of the former president's trial of exploiting the chaos and trauma of last month’s Capitol riot for their party's gain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment to open with debate on constitutionality
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial will launch this week with a debate and a vote on whether it's even constitutional to prosecute the former president over the deadly Capitol siege now that he's no longer in office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial to open with sense of urgency, speed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's historic second
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial confronts memories of Capitol siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — The impeachment trial of Donald Trump is more than an effort to convict the former president of inciting an insurrection. It's a chance for a public accounting and remembrance of the worst
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial to open with sense of urgency, speed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's historic second
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial confronts memories of Capitol siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — The impeachment trial of Donald Trump is more than an effort to convict the former president of inciting an insurrection. It's a chance for a public accounting and remembrance of the worst
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial confronts memories of Capitol siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — The impeachment trial of Donald Trump is more than an effort to convict the former president of inciting an insurrection. It's a chance for a public accounting and remembrance of the worst
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden team pitches US on big virus aid as Senate starts work
WASHINGTON (AP) — As senators launched an all-night session Thursday to lay groundwork for President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial confronts memories of Capitol siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — The impeachment trial of Donald Trump is more than an effort to convict the former president of inciting an insurrection. It's a chance for a public accounting and remembrance of the worst
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to 'go big'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers to “act fast” on his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden team pitches US on big virus aid as Senate starts work
WASHINGTON (AP) — As senators launched an all-night session Thursday to lay groundwork for President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden team pitches US on big virus aid as Senate starts work
WASHINGTON (AP) — As senators launched an all-night session Thursday to lay groundwork for President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to 'go big'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers Wednesday to “act fast” on his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Stuck in DC, Biden team pitches rest of US on big virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as President Joe Biden meets with senators and works the phones with Capitol Hill to push for
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to 'go big'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers Wednesday to “act fast” on his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden shows flexibility but tells House to 'go big' on aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told House Democrats on Wednesday he's “not married" to an absolute number on his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden discussing COVID-19 aid with Dems, wants fast action
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Republican senators during a two-hour meeting Monday night he's unwilling to settle on an insufficient coronavirus aid package after they pitched their slimmed down $618 billion proposal that's a fraction of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden, Yellen pan GOP virus aid as too small, urge action
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden, Yellen to talk with Senate Democrats on virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will join Senate Democrats for a virtual lunch Tuesday to discuss his
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Schumer moves ahead on Biden virus aid, GOP talks continue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that senators will vote Tuesday on a first step toward eventually approving President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus recovery package on a fast-track with or without Republican support.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Republican senators during a two-hour meeting Monday night he's unwilling to settle on an insufficient coronavirus aid package after they pitched their slimmed down $618 billion proposal that's a fraction of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Deal or no deal: Virus aid tests Biden 'work together' plea
WASHINGTON (AP) — He was an arm-draping pol as a senator. He hung out in the Senate cloakroom chatting up legislators as vice president. He pitched himself during the presidential campaign as someone who could “get people working together” and lower the temperature in a Washington overheated by Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Republican senators during a two-hour meeting Monday night he's unwilling to settle on an insufficient coronavirus aid package after they pitched their slimmed down $618 billion proposal that's a fraction of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden to meet Republicans as Democrats push ahead on aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is to meet late Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed $618 billion in coronavirus aid, about a third of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden to meet Republicans who propose lesser virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is to meet on Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed $618 billion in coronavirus aid, about a third of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is warning of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Deal or no deal: Virus aid tests Biden 'work together' plea
WASHINGTON (AP) — He was an arm-draping pol as a senator. He hung out in the Senate cloakroom chatting up legislators as vice president. He pitched himself during the presidential campaign as someone who could “get people working together” and lower the temperature in a Washington overheated by Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Deal or no deal: Virus aid tests Biden 'work together' plea
WASHINGTON (AP) — He was an arm-draping pol as a senator. He hung out in the Senate cloakroom chatting up legislators as vice president. He pitched himself during the presidential campaign as someone who could “get people working together” and lower the temperature in a Washington overheated by Donald Trump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats to 'act big' on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress and the White House rejected a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is warning of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is warning of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats to 'act big' on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress and the White House rejected a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden taking 'creative steps' to push for $1.9T aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are balking at the cost of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan — but the Biden team is trying to convince the country that the cost is a bargain compared to the potential damage to the world's largest economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats to 'act big' on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress and the White House rejected a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrat floats Trump censure as conviction grows unlikely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that he’s discussing with colleagues whether a censure resolution to condemn former President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could be an alternative to impeachment, even as the Senate proceeds with a trial.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats to 'act big' on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress and the White House rejected a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats prep Biden's virus aid package with or without GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are preparing to push ahead quickly on President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Virus aid package tests whether Biden, Congress can deliver
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a sweeping national rescue plan, President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrat floats Trump censure as conviction grows unlikely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that he’s discussing with colleagues whether a censure resolution to condemn former President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could be an alternative to impeachment, even as the Senate proceeds with a trial.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Virus aid package tests whether Biden, Congress can deliver
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a sweeping national rescue plan, President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrat floats Trump censure as conviction grows unlikely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday that he’s discussing with colleagues whether a censure resolution to condemn former President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could be an alternative to impeachment, even as the Senate proceeds with a trial.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats prep Biden's virus aid package with or without GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are preparing to push ahead quickly on President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate filibuster fight cools for now, but battles ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Easing off a stalemate, the Senate moved forward Tuesday with a power-sharing agreement in the evenly-split chamber after Republican leader Mitch McConnell backed off his demand that Senate Democrats preserve the procedural tool known as the filibuster.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — All but five Senate Republicans voted in favor of an effort to dismiss Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats prep Biden's virus aid package with or without GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are preparing to push ahead quickly on President Joe Biden’s
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
GOP largely votes against holding Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Tuesday against moving forward with Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” is unlikely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Republican senators want to halt Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators took oaths Tuesday to ensure “impartial justice” as jurors in Donald Trump's historic impeachment trial, proceedings that will test Republican loyalty to the former president and the power he still wields after
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate filibuster fight cools for now, but battles ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Easing off a stalemate, the Senate moved forward Tuesday with a power-sharing agreement in the evenly-split chamber after Republican leader Mitch McConnell backed off his demand that Senate Democrats preserve the procedural tool known as the filibuster.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top aides to President Joe Biden have begun talks with a group of moderate Senate Republicans and Democrats on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package as Biden faces increasing headwinds in his effort to win bipartisan backing for the initial legislative effort of his presidency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump's sway over GOP tested as impeachment heads to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the House prepares to bring the impeachment charge against Donald Trump to the Senate for trial, a growing number of Republican senators say they are opposed to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden's choice on econ aid: Deal with GOP or go for it all
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden's ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president's relationship with Congress and force a crucial choice between his policy vision and a desire for bipartisan unity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top aides to President Joe Biden on Sunday began talks with a group of moderate Senate Republicans and Democrats on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package as Biden faces increasing headwinds in his effort to win bipartisan backing for the initial legislative effort of his presidency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the House prepares to bring the impeachment charge against Donald Trump to the Senate for trial, a growing number of Republican senators say they are opposed to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top aides to President Joe Biden on Sunday began talks with a group of moderate Senate Republicans and Democrats on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package as Biden faces increasing headwinds in his effort to win bipartisan backing for the initial legislative effort of his presidency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden's choice on econ aid: Deal with GOP or go for it all
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden's ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president's relationship with Congress and force a crucial choice between his policy vision and a desire for bipartisan unity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial to February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three new senators were sworn into office after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president's agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden's choice on econ aid: Deal with GOP or go for it all
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden's ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president's relationship with Congress and force a crucial choice between his policy vision and a desire for bipartisan unity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial to February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment headed to Senate, triggering trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, triggering the start of the former president's trial on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Biden's choice on econ aid: Deal with GOP or go for it all
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden's ambitious opening bid, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue economic package, will test the new president's relationship with Congress and force a crucial choice between his policy vision and a desire for bipartisan unity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment to go to Senate on Monday, launching trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment to go to Senate Monday, triggering trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, triggering the start of the former president's trial on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” of the deadly Capitol Jan. 6 riot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Schumer: House to send Trump impeachment article Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three new senators were sworn into office after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president's agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial to February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial to February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
McConnell seeks to push impeachment trial to February
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial by a week or more to give the former president time to review the case.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three new senators were sworn into office after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president's agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president's agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Democrats control Senate; Biden intelligence chief confirmed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president's agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Democrats gaining Senate control as new members take oath
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president's agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status, a massive reversal from the Trump administration's harsh immigration policies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Biden immigration plan opposed by GOP, conservative groups
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers and conservative groups opposed
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, 'fed lies' to mob
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and that the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Biden immigration plan opposed by GOP, conservative groups
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers and conservative groups opposed
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden’s election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
McConnell said Trump 'fed lies' to mob about Biden election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday saying the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol was “fed lies” by the president and others in the deadly riot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump's trial, Biden's Cabinet picks await Senate post-siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's last full day in office Tuesday is also senators’ first day back since the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status, a massive reversal from
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status, a massive reversal from the Trump administration's harsh immigration policies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Democrats build impeachment case, alleging 'dangerous crime'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead prosecutor for President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment began building his case for conviction at trial, asserting on Sunday that Trump's incitement of the mob that
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status, a massive reversal from the Trump administration's harsh immigration policies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Democrats build impeachment case, alleging 'dangerous crime'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead prosecutor for President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment began building his case for conviction at trial, asserting on Sunday that Trump's incitement of the mob that
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Democrats build impeachment case, alleging 'dangerous crime'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead prosecutor for President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment began building his case for conviction at trial, asserting on Sunday that Trump's incitement of the mob that
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s historic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Timing of Trump trial uncertain as Pelosi gives no clues
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi offered no clues Friday on her plans to send President Donald Trump’s impeachment to the Senate for trial, but made it clear that Democrats intend to move swiftly on Joe Biden’s legislative priorities, including funding for coronavirus vaccines and relief aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s historic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s historic
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office in an ever-more-extraordinary end to the defeated president's tenure in the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Majority of House members vote for 2nd impeachment of Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results — a speech that was followed by a mob of his supporters storming the U.S. Capitol. …
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Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment; voting underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was on the verge of being impeached for a second time just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and then a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Voting on an article of impeachment for “incitement …
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Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment after Capitol siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was on the verge of being impeached for a second time Wednesday as the House sped to a vote just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and then a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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House urges Pence to help oust Trump; impeachment next
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.
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Schumer calls for speedy confirmation of Biden Cabinet picks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that a coronavirus relief bill will be the top priority for his caucus but added that the recent violence at the Capitol shows the need to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s national security team on “day one” of the new administration.
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House urges Pence to help oust Trump; impeachment next
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.
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House ready to ask VP to help oust Trump; impeachment next
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.
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House races to oust Trump; he blames accusers for US 'anger'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming impeachment itself for the “tremendous anger” in America.
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House races to oust Trump as he says Dems the ones to blame
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House pressed swiftly Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump showed no remorse, blaming his accusers instead for the "tremendous anger” in America.
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Schumer calls for speedy confirmation of Biden Cabinet picks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that a coronavirus relief bill will be the top priority for his caucus but added that the recent violence at the Capitol shows the need to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s national security team on “day one” of the new administration.
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House races to oust Trump as he says effort angers nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House pressed swiftly forward Tuesday toward impeachment or other steps to forcibly remove President Donald Trump from office, even as Trump blamed Democratic foes and not himself for last week's deadly attack on the Capitol.
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Trump says 'tremendous anger' in nation over impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the House set to impeach, President Donald Trump is blaming Democratic congressional foes for “tremendous anger” in the country and last week's deadly attack on the Capitol by his supporters after he urged them on their way.
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House returns after Capitol siege to try to push Trump out
WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment ahead, the House on Tuesday will first try to convince the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly to remove President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy in the remaining days of his presidency.
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House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol 'insurrection'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Poised to impeach, the House sped ahead Monday with plans to oust President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy and pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days …
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House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol 'insurrection'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Poised to impeach, the House sped ahead with plans to oust President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy and pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of …
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Dems prep 'incitement of insurrection' charge against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment pressure mounting, the House worked swiftly Monday to try to oust President Donald Trump from office, pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act first in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of his presidency.
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Impeachment looming, Democrats urge Pence to help oust Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment pressure mounting, the House worked swiftly Monday to try to oust President Donald Trump from office, pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act first in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of his presidency.
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House preps impeachment; GOP blocks ouster-by-Cabinet call
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove President Donald Trump from office was blocked Monday by Republicans.
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Trump faces 'incitement of insurrection' impeachment charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.
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The unfolding of 'home-grown fascism' in Capitol assault
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under battle flags bearing Donald Trump's name,
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Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under battle flags bearing Donald Trump's name,
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Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the …
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Capitol police were overrun, little defense against rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protests could escalate into massive violent riots, according to several people briefed on law enforcement's response.
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Possible virus exposure for lawmakers sheltering during riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
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Capitol police were overrun, 'left naked' against rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protests could escalate into massive violent riots, according to several people briefed on law enforcement's response.
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Capitol police were overrun, little defense against rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protests could escalate into massive violent riots, according to several people briefed on law enforcement's response.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under battle flags bearing Donald Trump's name,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.
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The unfolding of 'home-grown fascism' in Capitol assault
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under battle flags bearing Donald Trump's name,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Capitol police were overrun, 'left naked' against rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protests could escalate into massive violent riots, according to several people briefed on law enforcement's response.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Possible virus exposure for lawmakers sheltering during riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
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Dems' momentum builds to impeach Trump, Pelosi hits rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Momentum built among Democrats on Saturday for a fresh and fast push to impeach President Donald Trump, even as the House speaker accused his backers who violently invaded the Capitol of choosing “their whiteness over democracy.”
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Dems' momentum builds to impeach Trump, Pelosi hits rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Momentum built among Democrats on Saturday for a fresh and fast push to impeach President Donald Trump, even as the House speaker accused his backers who violently invaded the Capitol of choosing “their whiteness over democracy.”
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Democrats plan lightning Trump impeachment, want him out now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warnings flashing, Democrats in Congress laid plans for swift impeachment of President Donald Trump, demanding decisive, immediate action to ensure an “unhinged” commander in chief can't add to the damage they say he's inflicted or even ignite nuclear war in his final days in office.
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Democrats plan lightning Trump impeachment, want him out now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warnings flashing, Democrats in Congress laid plans for swift impeachment of President Donald Trump, demanding decisive, immediate action to ensure an “unhinged” commander in chief can't add to the damage they say he's inflicted or even ignite nuclear war in his final days in office.
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Pelosi, Democrats lay plans for swift Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats laid plans Friday for impeaching President Donald Trump, even as he's headed out of the White House, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing an “unhinged” Trump from ordering a nuclear strike in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Pelosi seeks to curb Trump's nuclear power, plans to impeach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats laid plans Friday for impeaching President Donald Trump, even as he's headed out of the White House, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing an “unhinged” Trump from ordering a nuclear strike in his …
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Pelosi asks top general about curbing Trump's military power
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from initiating military actions or a nuclear strike.
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House Democrats discussing swift action to impeach Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are discussing whether to act quickly to impeach President Donald Trump as soon as next week if his Cabinet doesn’t first try to remove him after he encouraged loyalists who ransacked the Capitol in a siege that has left five people dead.
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Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer has died from injuries suffered as President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, a violent siege that is forcing hard questions about the defeated president's remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol Police to secure the area.
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Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government Thursday — about his fitness to remain in office for two more weeks, the ability of the police to secure the complex and the future of the Republican Party in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government Thursday — about his fitness to remain in office for two more weeks, the ability of the police to secure the complex and the future of the Republican Party in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Painful questions after siege of Capitol by pro-Trump mob
WASHINGTON (AP) — The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government on Thursday — about his fitness to remain in office for two more weeks, the ability of the police to secure the complex and the future of the Republican Party …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Siege of US Capitol by pro-Trump mob forces hard questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day later, the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government — about his fitness to remain in office for two more weeks, the ability of the police to secure the complex and the future of the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Transfer of power under 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's role in
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Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner before dawn Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a stunning attempt to overturn the election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Trump in the White House.
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Pro-Trump mob storms US 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 attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.
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Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors.
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Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Pro-Trump mob storms US 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 attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
'Protesters are in the building': US Capitol under siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — The crowd pushed past the police barricades, up the steps to the iron doors and in what seemed like no time at all, hoisted a Trump flag from the U.S. Capitol.
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Trump supporters storm US Capitol, lawmakers evacuated
WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, marching through the building, shouting and waving Trump and American flags and forcing a halt to congressional deliberations over challenges to Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.
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Republicans raise first objection in Congress to Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers mounted their first official challenge to Joe Biden’s presidential election win Wednesday, objecting to state results from Arizona as they took up Donald Trump’s relentless effort to overturn the election results in an extraordinary joint session of Congress.
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Congress convenes to confirm Biden while Trump allies object
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress convened Wednesday for an extraordinary joint session to confirm the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Congress set to confirm Biden's electoral win over Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is going before Congress as lawmakers convene for a special joint session to confirm the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Congress set to confirm Biden's electoral win over Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is going before Congress as lawmakers convene for a joint session to confirm the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Dividing party, Republicans poised to challenge Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans mounting an unprecedented challenge to Joe Biden’s election win are setting up a congressional showdown on Wednesday that threatens to divide their party and the country for years to come.
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Trump allies scrambling for strategy to overturn Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers who are orchestrating a last-gasp attempt to overturn
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Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency
DALTON, Ga. (AP) — With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared Monday night he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency
DALTON, Ga. (AP) — With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Many more in GOP rejecting Trump's bid to undo his defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — With mounting desperation, President Donald Trump appealed to Republican lawmakers Monday to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when Congress convenes for a joint session this week to confirm the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump, allies in desperate bid to undo Biden win at Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — With mounting desperation, President Donald Trump called on Republican lawmakers Monday to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when Congress convenes for a joint session this week to confirm the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP rebuffs Trump on $2K aid, defense as Congress wraps up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate wrapped up a rare New Year's Day session with Republicans rejecting President Donald Trump's demand for $2,000
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP torn over Trump's Electoral College challenge of Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Congress opens new session as virus, Biden's win dominate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Republicans condemn 'scheme' to undo election for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unprecedented Republican effort to overturn the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Republicans condemn 'scheme' to undo election for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Republicans condemn GOP 'scheme' to undo election for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP plans to upend Biden win for Trump rips party apart
WASHINGTON (AP) — The extraordinary effort to overturn the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Congress opens new session as virus, Biden's win dominate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a
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Congress opening new session as virus, Biden's win dominate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress prepared to convene for the start of a new session Sunday, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP rebuffs Trump on $2K aid, defense as Congress wraps up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate wrapped up a rare New Year's Day session with Republicans rejecting President Donald Trump's demand for $2,000
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP torn over Trump's Electoral College challenge of Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic Congress winds down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is ending a chaotic session, a two-year political firestorm that started with the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Congress opens new session as COVID-19, Biden's win dominate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is preparing to convene for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a relative handful of Republicans work to overturn
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Congress opens new session as COVID-19, Biden's win dominate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is preparing to convene for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a relative handful of Republicans work to overturn
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of 11 Republican senators announced Saturday it will challenge the outcome of the presidential election by voting to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next week to certify the Electoral College results that confirmed President-elect Joe Biden won.
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GOP rebuffs Trump on $2K aid, defense as Congress wraps up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate wrapped up a rare New Year's Day session with Republicans rejecting President Donald Trump's demand for $2,000
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic Congress winds down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is ending a chaotic session, a two-year political firestorm that started with the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP torn over Trump's Electoral College challenge of Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP rebuffs Trump on $2K aid, defense as Congress wraps up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate wrapped up a rare New Year's Day session with Republicans rejecting President Donald Trump's demand for $2,000
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP torn over Trump's Electoral College challenge of Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic Congress winds down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is ending a chaotic session, a two-year political firestorm that started with the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won't vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000
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GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska has issued a pointed rebuke of GOP attempts to object Jan. 6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election, warning colleagues against a “dangerous ploy” that could damage the nation's civic traditions.
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Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic Congress winds down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is ending a chaotic session, a two-year political firestorm that started with the
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Chaotic Congress nears end; $2K checks, defense bill hanging
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is ending a chaotic session, a two-year political firestorm that started with the
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Rare GOP rebuff of Trump in last days of chaotic Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is ending a chaotic session like few others, a two-year political firestorm that started with the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska has issued a pointed rebuke of GOP attempts to object Jan. 6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election, warning colleagues against a “dangerous ploy” that could damage the nation's civic traditions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump's $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for bigger $2,000
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Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won't vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000
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Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won't vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000
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GOP-led Senate rejects vote on Trump's push for $2K checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000
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Trump's $2,000 checks all but dead as GOP Senate refuses aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for $2,000
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House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is highly uncertain.
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Trump's $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for bigger $2,000
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Trump's $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for bigger $2,000
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Trump's $2K checks stalled in Senate, GOP blocks vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled out Tuesday in the Senate as Republicans blocked a swift vote proposed by Democrats and split within their own ranks over whether to boost spending or defy the White House.
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Senate GOP blocks swift vote on Trump's $2K checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote, saying the chamber would “begin a process” to address the issue.
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Senate GOP blocks Democratic push for Trump's $2K checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote, saying the chamber would “begin a process” to address the issue.
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Georgia's two GOP senators back Trump's $2K checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks lands Tuesday in the Senate, but the Republican majority has shown little interest in following the House, which voted overwhelmingly to meet the president's demand to increase the checks from $600.
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House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is highly uncertain.
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Fate of Trump's $2,000 checks now rests with GOP-led Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks now rests with the Senate after the House voted overwhelmingly to meet the president's demand to increase the $600 stipends, but Republicans have shown little interest in boosting spending.
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Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown.
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Fate of Trump's $2,000 checks now rests with GOP-led Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks now rests with the Senate after the House voted overwhelmingly to meet the president's demand to increase the $600 stipends, but Republicans have shown little interest in boosting spending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is highly uncertain.
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House voting on Trump's $2,000 checks as GOP balks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pandemic aid secured, Congress turned Monday to confront the White House on additional year-end priorities after President Donald Trump reluctantly signed a $2 trillion-plus COVID-19 relief
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House set to vote on Trump's $2,000 checks as GOP balks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pandemic aid secured, Congress turned Monday to confront the White House on additional year-end priorities after President Donald Trump reluctantly signed a $2 trillion-plus COVID-19 relief
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Trump reluctantly signs COVID aid, sparks fresh fight in GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shelving his objections, President Donald Trump has signed a $2 trillion-plus
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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 to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans as his haphazard actions have thrown a massive
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans as his haphazard actions have thrown a massive
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump threatens COVID relief bill, testing loyalty of GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to tank Congress’ massive COVID relief and government funding package, President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger aid checks for Americans is forcing Republicans traditionally wary of such spending into an uncomfortable test of allegiance.
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GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on Thursday as his haphazard actions throw a massive
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on Thursday as his haphazard actions throw a massive
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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 to most Americans as he ponders whether to sign a long-overdue COVID-19 relief bill.
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Trump threatens COVID relief bill, testing loyalty of GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to tank Congress’ massive COVID relief and government funding package, President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger aid checks for Americans is forcing Republicans traditionally wary of such spending into an uncomfortable test of allegiance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Trump threatens COVID relief bill, testing loyalty of GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to tank Congress’ massive COVID relief and government funding package, President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger aid checks for Americans is forcing Republicans traditionally wary of such spending into an uncomfortable test of allegiance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
COVID relief bill morphs into a test of GOP loyalty to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to tank Congress’ massive COVID relief and government funding package, President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger aid checks for Americans is forcing Republicans traditionally wary of such spending into an uncomfortable test of allegiance.
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Trump threatens COVID relief, Pelosi urges 'sign the bill'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief and year-end package, upending a hard-fought compromise in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty by demanding changes fellow Republicans have opposed.
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Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump late Tuesday threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty, suddenly demanding changes fellow Republicans have opposed.
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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 economic uncertainty, suddenly demanding changes fellow Republicans have opposed.
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Trump, House lawmakers plot futile effort to block Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted several House Republican lawmakers at the White House on Monday to discuss an ultimately futile effort to block Congress from affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election.
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Trump, House lawmakers plot futile effort to block Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted several House Republican lawmakers at the White House on Monday to discuss an ultimately futile effort to block Congress from affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election.
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Biden may time confirmation votes to protect House majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect
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Biden may time confirmation votes to protect House majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect
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Transition stumbles test Biden's bond with Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect
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Transition stumbles test Biden's bond with Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect
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McConnell warns GOP off Electoral College brawl in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
McConnell warns GOP off Electoral College brawl in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators on Tuesday not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results.
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GOP leader McConnell finally acknowledges Biden won election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden as president-elect on Tuesday, saying the Electoral College “has spoken.”
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GOP leader McConnell congratulates Biden as president-elect
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden as president-elect on Tuesday, saying the Electoral College “has spoken.”
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McConnell congratulates Joe Biden as president-elect
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday, calling him the president-elect and saying the Electoral College “has spoken.”
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In a first, leading Republicans call Biden president-elect
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a groundswell of leading Republicans said Monday that Democrat
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
In a first, leading Republicans call Biden president-elect
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a groundswell of leading Republicans said Monday that Democrat
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory last month, Cabinet hopeful
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress averts shutdown, buys time for more COVID-19 talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory last month, Cabinet hopeful
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Analysis: Senate 'gangs' show Biden what's possible, and not
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was about more than providing virus aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress averts shutdown, buys time for more COVID-19 talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers all but collapsed Thursday after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won't support $160 billion in state and local funds as part of a potential trade-off in the deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress averts shutdown, buys time for more COVID-19 talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Analysis: Senate 'gangs' show Biden what's possible, and not
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was about more than providing virus aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Analysis: Senate 'gangs' show Biden what's possible, and not
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was about more than providing virus aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Trump, Congress avert shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a temporary government-wide funding bill into law on Friday, averting a federal shutdown at midnight and buying Congress time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress averts shutdown, buys time for more COVID-19 talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress passes 1-week funding bill to avert gov't shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress shipped a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday, averting a government shutdown at midnight and buying time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 relief.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers all but collapsed Thursday after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won't support $160 billion in state and local funds as part of a potential trade-off in the deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers all but collapsed Thursday after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won't support $160 billion in state and local funds as part of a potential trade-off in the deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress stuck as McConnell torpedoes emerging COVID-19 deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers all but collapsed Thursday after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won't support $160 billion in state and local funds as part of a potential trade-off in the deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
McConnell signals no GOP support for emerging COVID-19 deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is hitting the brakes on emerging COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers, saying Republican senators won't support $160 billion in state and local funds as part of a potential trade-off in the deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Biden hails historic Pentagon pick, but some Dems in a bind
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday introduced his choice for secretary of defense, calling retired Army Gen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Senate falls short of halting Trump's $23B arms sales to UAE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate fell short Wednesday in trying to halt the Trump administration's proposed $23 billion arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, despite bipartisan objections to the package of F-35 fighter jets and drones stemming from a broader Middle East peace agreement.
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Biden hails historic Pentagon pick, but some Dems in a bind
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday introduced his choice for secretary of defense, calling retired Army Gen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Biden's Pentagon nominee puts some Democrats in a bind
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden introduced retired Army Gen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
President-elect? GOP may wait for January to say Biden won
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans waiting for Republicans in Congress to acknowledge
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
President-elect? GOP may wait for January to say Biden won
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans waiting for Republicans in Congress to acknowledge
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Becerra's big challenge: Vaccinating Americans against virus
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In choosing Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, President-elect Joe Biden tapped a robust defender of the Affordable Care Act who will face questions about whether he possesses the health care and management experience needed to lead the massive effort to vaccinate a nation against …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Becerra's big challenge: Vaccinating Americans against virus
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In choosing Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, President-elect Joe Biden tapped a robust defender of the Affordable Care Act who will face questions about whether he possesses the health care and management experience needed to lead the massive effort to vaccinate a nation against …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs. A month and a half before he takes office, he's drawing rebukes from activists who fear he'll fall short on promises to build an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs. A month and a half before he takes office, he's drawing rebukes from activists who fear he'll fall short on promises to build an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Congress swats back Trump's veto threat of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is closing out his relationship with Congress with one more power jab, threatening to veto a hugely popular defense bill unless lawmakers clamp down on big tech companies he claims were biased against him during
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers bristle after Trump threatens defense bill veto
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is closing out his relationship with Congress with one more power jab, threatening to veto a hugely popular defense bill unless lawmakers clamp down on big tech companies he claims were biased against him during
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
GOP objects to Biden nominees, a sign of what's to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect
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GOP objects to Biden nominees, a sign of what's to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect
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Congress braces for Biden's national coronavirus strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is bracing for President-elect Joe Biden to move beyond the Trump administration’s state-by-state approach to the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Biden seeks swift Cabinet votes, but GOP Senate stays silent
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Joe Biden started rolling out his administrative team, one voice has been notably silent: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Analysis: With silence, GOP enables Trump's risky endgame
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are engaged in a risky but calculated bet that once President Donald Trump has exhausted his legal challenges to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Analysis: With silence, GOP enables Trump's risky endgame
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are engaged in a risky but calculated bet that once President Donald Trump has exhausted his legal challenges to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
GOP increasingly accepts Trump's defeat — but not in public
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Kamala Harris returned to the Senate this week for the first time as vice president-elect, her Republican colleagues offered their congratulations and Sen. Lindsey Graham greeted her with a fist bump.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Trump ally McCarthy is reelected leader of House Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
A few cracks but no big GOP break with Trump on Biden's win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most powerful Republicans in Washington are standing firmly behind President Donald Trump and his unsupported claims of voter fraud for now, but new cracks emerged among GOP leaders elsewhere who believe it's time to treat Democrat Joe Biden like the president-elect he is.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Biden's agenda at stake, battle for Senate pushes to January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the Senate won’t be decided until January
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With GOP win in Alaska, control of Senate pushes to January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the Senate won’t be decided until the new year after Republicans won a seat in Alaska on Wednesday. Neither party can lock the majority until January runoffs in Georgia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
GOP lets Trump fight election for weeks despite Biden's win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday there’s “no reason for alarm” as President Donald Trump, backed by Republicans in Congress, mounts unfounded legal challenges to President-elect
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
McConnell says Electoral College will determine president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday there’s “no reason for alarm” as President Donald Trump, backed by Republicans in Congress, pursues legal challenges to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
McConnell, Schumer to lead, but Senate majority uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators chose party leaders Tuesday with few changes at the top, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
After Biden win, McConnell says Trump OK to fight election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite President-elect Joe Biden's victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Donald Trump is “100% within his rights” to question
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
After Biden win, McConnell says Trump OK to fight election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite President-elect Joe Biden's victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday President Donald Trump is “100% within his rights” to question
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Fight for Senate control awaits in Georgia after Biden's win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the
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House Democrats blame losses on polls, message, even Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Their
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Election splits Congress, GOP bolstered as Democrats falter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The election scrambled seats in the House and Senate but ultimately left Congress much like it began, deeply split as voters resisted big changes despite
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Senate control hangs in balance with a few races undecided
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Election splits Congress, GOP bolstered as Democrats falter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The election scrambled seats in the House and Senate but ultimately left Congress much like it began, deeply split as voters resisted big changes despite
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Democrats' Senate drive halted by GOP; key races undecided
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats faced increasingly long odds as the battle for Senate control hangs in balance, and Republicans brushed back multiple challengers to protect their majority. Still, it was too soon for the GOP to declare victory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Democrats' Senate drive halted by GOP, but control teeters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had a disappointing night in the battle for Senate control, but it was too soon for Republicans to take a victory lap Wednesday, although they brushed back multiple challengers to protect their now teetering majority.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes fading for Senate control, Democrats had a disappointing election night as Republicans swatted down an onslaught of challengers and fought to retain their fragile majority. Several races remained undecided into Wednesday and at least one headed to a runoff in January.
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Routes to Senate control narrow as GOP holds back Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle for control of the Senate tightened Tuesday after Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but suffered a setback in Alabama, and Republicans held their own in high-profile races in South Carolina, Texas and Kansas, narrowing the political map.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Graham wins, but Democrats pick up Colorado in Senate battle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans suffered a first setback in the battle for Senate control Tuesday as Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but the GOP ousted a Democrat in Alabama. Well-known Republicans held on in South Carolina and Texas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Graham wins, Democrats pick up Colorado in Senate battle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans suffered a first setback in the battle for Senate control Tuesday as Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but key GOP incumbents were holding on elsewhere, including White House ally Lindsey Graham, who survived in a high-profile contest in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Democrats pick up Senate seat in Colorado, control at stake
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans suffered a first setback in the battle for Senate control Tuesday as Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but other races were still too early to call across an expansive political map.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
McConnell wins reelection, but control of Senate at stake
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans fought to keep control of the Senate on Tuesday in a razor-close contest against a surge of Democrats challenging President Donald Trump's allies across a vast political map.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Control of Senate at stake as Trump's allies face Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the Senate was a razor-close proposition in Tuesday's election as Republicans fought to retain their majority against a surge of Democrats challenging President Donald Trump's allies across a vast political map.
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GOP tries to save its Senate majority, with or without Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are fighting to save their majority, a final
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
GOP tries to save its Senate majority, with or without Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are fighting to save their majority, a final
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Pelosi wants 'big' health care, infrastructure push in 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is preparing a 2021 legislative agenda with two “great, big initiatives” — expanding health care access and rebuilding American infrastructure — that are longtime Democratic priorities aligned with Joe Biden’s platform and taking on fresh urgency in the
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Barrett confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the
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Barrett confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the
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Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the
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GOP senators power Barrett toward high court confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Overpowering Democratic opposition, Senate Republicans are set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, approving President Donald Trump’s nominee a week before Election Day and securing likely conservative court dominance for years to come.
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US to get 9th justice with Dems powerless to block Barrett
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, giving the country a ninth justice Monday as Republicans overpower Democratic opposition to secure President Donald Trump’s nominee the week before Election Day.
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Democrats ask Pence to skip Barrett vote over COVID-19 risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply torn Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to
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House already won? Pelosi thinks so, and reaches for more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker
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Senate to confirm Barrett for court in highly partisan vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply torn Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the
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Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance
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Senate to confirm Barrett for court in highly partisan vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply torn Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the
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Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance
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Senate set to advance court nominee Barrett in key vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate was set to vote Sunday to advance
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Senate aims to put Barrett closer to a final vote on Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators were poised on Sunday to remove a key hurdle to
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Reid says Biden should end Senate filibuster after 3 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Senate leader Harry Reid says if Democrats win the presidency and the Senate, Joe Biden should take “no more than three weeks” to test bipartisanship before ending the filibuster so Democrats can overcome what they call Republican obstruction and pass bills.
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Murkowski's nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court
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Murkowski's nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court
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Alaska Sen. Murkowski to support Barrett for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Saturday she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, giving crucial support to President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee before the conservative judge faces a final vote expected Monday.
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Senate GOP pushing Barrett ahead past Democrats' blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate opened a rare weekend session Saturday as Republicans raced to put
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Reid says Biden should end Senate filibuster after 3 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Senate leader Harry Reid says if Democrats win the presidency and the Senate, Joe Biden should take “no more than three weeks” to test bipartisanship before ending the filibuster so Democrats can overcome what they call Republican obstruction and pass bills.
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Problems with his health? McConnell says 'of course not'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s nothing the public needs to know about his health after photos taken earlier this week captured what appeared to be bruising on his hands and around his mouth.
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Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised for a rare weekend session as Republicans race to put
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Problems with his health? McConnell says 'of course not'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s nothing the public needs to know about his health after photos taken earlier this week captured what appeared to be bruising on his hands and around his mouth.
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Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised for a rare weekend session as Republicans race to put
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GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett as Democrats boycott
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance
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GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems' boycott
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance
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Senate GOP to push Barrett forward over Dem boycott of vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a Democratic boycott, Republicans are powering ahead to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the
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Democrats to boycott Barrett vote, Senate GOP pushes ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are set to boycott voting on
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Senate GOP to push Barrett forward over Dem boycott of vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a Democratic boycott, Republicans are powering ahead to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the
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Democrats to boycott Barrett vote, Senate GOP pushes ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are set to boycott voting on
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Democrats to boycott Barrett vote at Senate Judiciary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are set to boycott voting on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett at the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, but there is little they can do to prevent Republicans from rushing to confirm President Donald Trump's pick before Election Day.
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Senate Republicans try to ignore Trump's attacks on Fauci
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s pre-election broadsides against
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Senate to work through weekend to push Barrett onto court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wasting no time, the Senate is on track to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the
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Senate to work through weekend to push Barrett onto court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wasting no time, the Senate is on track to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the
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GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans powered
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With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the hug that may define — or doom — a long Senate career.
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GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans powered
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GOP pushes Barrett's nomination ahead, Dems decry 'sham'
WASHINGTON (AP) —
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Senate Judiciary sets Oct. 22 vote on Barrett's nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday set an Oct. 22 vote on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination as Republicans race to confirm President Donald Trump's pick before the Nov. 3 election.
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Senate Judiciary to consider Barrett ahead of vote next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is poised to take the first steps toward approving Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett following two long days of Senate testimony in which she stressed that she would be her own judge and sought to create distance between herself and past positions.
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Barrett keeps Democrats, Trump at bay in Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over and over, Amy Coney Barrett said she’d be her own judge if confirmed to the Supreme Court. But she was careful in two long days of Senate testimony not to take on the president who nominated her, and she sought to create distance between herself and …
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Senate Judiciary to consider Barrett ahead of vote next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is poised to take the first steps toward approving Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett following two long days of Senate testimony in which she stressed that she would be her own judge and sought to create distance between herself and past positions.
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Barrett keeps Democrats, Trump at bay in Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over and over, Amy Coney Barrett said she’d be her own judge if confirmed to the Supreme Court. But she was careful in two long days of Senate testimony not to take on the president who nominated her, and she sought to create distance between herself and …
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Barrett tells doubtful Dems she'd keep open mind on court
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Barrett back on Capitol Hill for senators' final questions
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Barrett bats away tough Democratic confirmation probing
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Barrett bats away tough Democratic confirmation probing
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Barrett tells senators she's not Scalia, but her own judge
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Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical
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Barrett to face senators on health care, legal precedent
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Barrett to face senators on health care, legal precedent
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Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical
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Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing opens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett’s
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Supreme Court nominee Barrett faces Senate despite virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confirmation hearings for
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Senators weigh COVID risk for Barrett Supreme Court hearing
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Supreme Court nominee Barrett faces Senate despite virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confirmation hearings for
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Senators weigh COVID risk for Barrett Supreme Court hearing
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Supreme Court pick Barrett draws on faith, family for Senate
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Barrett to senators: Courts 'should not try' to make policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee
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Supreme Court pick Barrett signed second anti-abortion ad
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's
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McConnell tries to salvage Senate majority with court vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spent a year prepping his Republican colleagues for this moment, telling them the confirmation of a
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Supreme Court pick Barrett signed second anti-abortion ad
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's
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McConnell tries to salvage Senate majority with court vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spent a year prepping his Republican colleagues for this moment, telling them the confirmation of a
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Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
The Senate has approved a $483 billion coronavirus aid package after Congress and the White House reached a deal
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Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress are laboring toward an agreement on an aid package of more than $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money
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GOP's Massie outrages House, Trump by seeking to stall vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Thomas Massie has always gone his own way in Congress, ever since he first ran for office inspired by a fellow libertarian-leaning Kentuckian, Rand Paul.
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Drive to speed the bill through the Senate slowed as four conservative Republican senators demand changes
WASHINGTON — Senate leaders raced to unravel last-minute snags Wednesday and win passage of an unparalleled $2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Washington agrees on unrivaled $2 trillion virus rescue bill
The White House and Senate leaders of both political parties have reached agreement on a $2 trillion measure to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic
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Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
WASHINGTON — Congressional and White House officials say a deal appears to be at hand Tuesday on a nearly $2 trillion measure aimed at easing the economic damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Negotiators close on a nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday.
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Negotiators close on a nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday.
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Negotiators close on a nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday.
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Trump hesitates on shutdown as Congress pursues aid
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed qualms Monday about extending the current 15-day shutdown recommended by the federal government, even as his officials warned that the coronavirus crisis is deepening and Congress and the White House struggle to complete a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package.
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Congressional rescue talks churn as viral crisis expands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the coronavirus crisis deepened, the nation shut down and the first U.S. senator tested positive for the disease.
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Congressional rescue talks churn as viral crisis expands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the coronavirus crisis deepened, the nation shut down and the first U.S. senator tested positive for the disease.
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Congressional rescue talks churn as viral crisis expands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the coronavirus crisis deepened, the nation shut down and the first U.S. senator tested positive for the disease.
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McConnell: 'Very close' on rescue package topping $1T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House are pushing toward resolution on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.
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McConnell: 'Very close' on rescue package topping $1T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House are pushing toward resolution on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.
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McConnell: 'Very close' on rescue package topping $1T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House are pushing toward resolution on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Congress toils on $1 trillion rescue, Trump unleashes fury
WASHINGTON (AP) — As leaders from Congress and the White House toiled in high-stakes negotiations on a mammoth $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package Friday, President Donald Trump unleashed fury on those questioning his handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
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High-stakes negotiations begin on $1T economic rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trump administration officials descended Friday on Capitol Hill to launch high-stakes negotiations with Senate Republicans and Democrats racing to draft a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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High=stakes negotiations begin on $1T economic rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trump administration officials descended Friday on Capitol Hill to launch high-stakes negotiations with Senate Republicans and Democrats racing to draft a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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McConnell unveils economic rescue plan amid virus shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled a sweeping economic rescue plan Thursday to pump $1,200 direct checks to taxpayers, $300 billion for small businesses to keep idled workers on payroll and $208 billion in loans to airlines and other industries.
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McConnell plan: $1,200 payments; $1T rescue takes shape
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed direct payments of $1,200 per person and $2,400 for couples as part of an initial Republican response Thursday to the coronavirus outbreak.
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McConnell plan: $1,200 payments; $1T rescue takes shape
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed direct payments of $1,200 per person and $2,400 for couples as part of an initial Republican response Thursday to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Virus poses a test: Can fractured Washington still 'go big'?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fast-moving coronavirus upending every facet of American life is testing whether Washington, a capital city fractured by years of bitter partisanship and inaction, can still do big things.
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Trump's $1T plan to stabilize economy hit by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — By a sweeping bipartisan tally, the Senate approved a $100 billion-plus bill to boost testing for the coronavirus and guarantee paid sick leave for millions of workers hit by it — and President Donald Trump quickly signed it.
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Virus poses a test: Can fractured Washington still 'go big'?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fast-moving coronavirus upending every facet of American life is testing whether Washington, a capital city fractured by years of bitter partisanship and inaction, can still do big things.
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Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
WASHINGTON (AP) — By a sweeping bipartisan tally, the Senate on Wednesday approved a $100 billion-plus bill to boost testing for the coronavirus and guarantee paid sick leave for millions of workers hit by it — and President Donald Trump quickly signed it. But lawmakers and the White House had …
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Sanders faces tough decisions as path to nomination narrows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders isn't leaving the presidential race. Instead, the Vermont senator and democratic socialist is back in a familiar place: on the outside looking in.
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Trump pushes for massive aid from Congress, checks to public
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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Trump pushes for massive aid from Congress, checks to public
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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Trump pushes for massive aid from Congress, checks to public
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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As Congress eyes economic package, Democrats seek $750B
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an urgency unseen since the Great Recession, Congress is rushing to develop a sweeping economic lifeline for American households and businesses suddenly capsized by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Senate Democrats seek $750B to fight coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are proposing a new coronavirus aid package, with at least $750 billion to boost hospital capacity, unemployment insurance and other direct aid for American households, businesses and the health care industry.
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Senate Democrats seek $750B to fight coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are proposing a new coronavirus aid package, with at least $750 billion to boost hospital capacity, unemployment insurance and other direct aid for American households, businesses and the health care industry.
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AP sources: Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is expected to announce that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
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AP sources: Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is expected to announce that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
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Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, freeing up money and resources to fight the outbreak, and then threw his support behind an aid package in Congress that is on track to provide direct relief to Americans.
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Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, freeing up money and resources to fight the outbreak, and then threw his support behind an aid package in Congress that is on track to provide direct relief to Americans.
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Trump order expected on medical supplies amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce an executive order insisting on American-made medical supplies and pharmaceuticals in response to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a person familiar with the plan, as the White House begins to come to grips with the severity of the situation.
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On virus response, Trump pitches tax relief to wary Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's proposed payroll tax break met with bipartisan resistance Tuesday on Capitol Hill as pressure mounts on the administration and Congress to work more vigorously to contain the coronavirus outbreak and respond to the financial fallout.
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On virus response, Trump pitches tax relief to wary Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's proposed payroll tax break met with bipartisan resistance Tuesday on Capitol Hill as pressure mounts on the administration and Congress to work more vigorously to contain the coronavirus outbreak and respond to the financial fallout.
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Suburbanites are voting and that's good news for Joe Biden
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Nearly two years after suburbanites helped drive a Democratic surge, there are clear signs these voters are engaged and primed to vote Democratic again.
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Suburbanites are voting and that's good news for Joe Biden
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Nearly two years after suburbanites helped drive a Democratic surge, there are clear signs these voters are engaged and primed to vote Democratic again.
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AP sources: Montana Gov. Bullock considering Senate race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Steve Bullock, the Montana governor who has insisted he won’t run for the Senate, is poised to do just that, according to two people familiar with his plans.
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Montana Gov. Bullock considering Senate race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Steve Bullock, the Montana governor who has insisted he won’t run for the Senate, is poised to do just that, according to two people familiar with his plans.
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Trump meets with GOP lawmakers amid surveillance rift
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is getting more deeply involved in the dispute among Republicans over what to do about expiring surveillance powers used by the FBI, meeting with Attorney General William Barr and GOP lawmakers Tuesday evening to discuss the path forward.
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Lawmakers close in on $7.5B measure to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are finalizing a $7.5 billion emergency bill to fund the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as fear is growing that the rapid spread of the virus is a shock to the economy and will lead to significant disruption in people's everyday lives.
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President Donald Trump impeached by US House on 2 charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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Woman accuser comes forward; Kavanaugh denies charge 'unequivocally'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh said Monday he was willing to speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee to “refute” the charge that he sexually assaulted a woman while in high school, as the woman making the accusation said via her attorney that she was ready to tell …
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Woman accuser comes forward; Kavanaugh denies charge 'unequivocally'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh said Monday he was willing to speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee to “refute” the charge that he sexually assaulted a woman while in high school, as the woman making the accusation said via her attorney that she was ready to tell …
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It's Trump vs. Tester in Big Sky Country
WASHINGTON — With a flat-top haircut, three missing fingers and an impressive girth, Sen. Jon Tester has somehow kept a low profile in Congress. That’s until he caught the attention of Americans — and President Donald Trump — by airing startling allegations that toppled Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
It's Trump vs. Tester in Big Sky Country
WASHINGTON — With a flat-top haircut, three missing fingers and an impressive girth, Sen. Jon Tester has somehow kept a low profile in Congress. That’s until he caught the attention of Americans — and President Donald Trump — by airing startling allegations that toppled Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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