Congress

Latest Stories

FILE - In this combination of file photos, former Vice President Joe Biden speaks in Wilmington, Del., on March 12, 2020, left, and President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington on April 5, 2020. The level of inconsistency and chaos surrounding Trump’s coronavirus response is reaching new heights, as Democrats show new signs of unifying behind presumptive presidential nominee Biden. (AP Photo, File)

Presidential Transition Act: Donald Trump takes first steps to prepare in case he loses

By Zeke Miller - Associated Press

President Donald Trump listens during a meeting about the coronavirus with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, not pictured, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Just in case: Trump to prep for transition in case he loses

By ZEKE MILLER - Associated Press

In this Monday April 27, 2020, photo, Kim and 4-year-old Marley Farwell, of Stowe, Vt., walk through the greenhouse at Evergreen Gardens of Vermont in Waterbury Center, Vt. Monday was the the first day businesses such as greenhouses and garden centers could allow a small number of customers inside as part of Vermont's gradual coronavirus pandemic reopening plan. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)

Businesses urged to sign up for aid; cases listed by town

Associated Press

U.S. servicemen prepare to fire AT4 light anti-armour weapon during joint military exercises at the Vaziani military base outside Tbilisi, Georgia, Saturday, May 14, 2016. About 1,300 U.S., British and Georgian troops started this week conducting joint exercises aimed at training the former Soviet republic's military for participation in the NATO Response Force. (AP Photo/Shakh Aivazov)

Pentagon to backfill money diverted to build border wall

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

A man wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus holds a dog as he stands along a pedestrian shopping street in Beijing, Tuesday, April 28, 2020. The Chinese city of Wuhan, which was the original epicenter of the pandemic, again reported no new coronavirus cases or deaths Tuesday and its hospitals remained empty of virus patients for a second straight day. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight

By KEN MORITSUGU - Associated Press

Shoppers look at plants at a nursery in Macomb, Mich., Monday, April 27, 2020. Business groups are pushing Congress to limit liability from potential lawsuits filed by workers and customers who were infected by the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Companies seek to limit legal liability for virus infections

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

In this April 24, 2020, photo House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., takes a question from a reporter during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pelosi shelved a proposal for proxy voting this week after Republicans objected. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

Worried about virus, US House won’t return — for now

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

In this Jan. 24, 2019, file photo, the Supreme Court is seen at sunset in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Supreme Court rules Congress must reimburse insurers for losses under Obamacare

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., holds the gavel after announcing the passage of the second article of impeachment, obstruction of Congress, against President Donald Trump by the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Coronavirus timeline finds few heroes inside Beltway as impeachment consumed Congress

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this April 21, 2020, file photo Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. arrives at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shelved a proposal for proxy voting this week after Republicans objected. In the Senate, McConnell rejected a GOP remote vote proposal. He expects Congress to return May 4, as planned. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Senate to return to business next week

By Gabriella Muñoz and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this April 21, 2020, photo Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks with reporters after the Senate approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill on Capitol Hill in Washington. On May 2, 2020, Mr. McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, issued a rare joint statement in which they politely declined President Trump's offer to furnish Congress with rapid-testing kits it could use to quickly screen legislators for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Congress set to reopen, but new virus aid faces divisions

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Americans have confidence the work of the federal government will continue even if members of Congress become ill with coronavirus. (Associated Press)

EDITORIAL: Should Congress allow states that fraudulently blame COVID-19 to declare bankruptcy?

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Nevada fight over bombing range pits tribes vs. U.S. Navy

By BEN SPILLMAN - Associated Press

In this April 23, 2020, file photo House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., walks to her office after signing the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, H.R. 266, after it passed the House on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pelosi shelved a proposal for proxy voting this week after Republicans objected. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

Remote vote? In Trump shadow, stay-home Congress eyes change

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Josh Hawley demands reopening economy be the focus of next virus rescue bill

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump set to sign bill with nearly $500B more in virus aid

By Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram - Associated Press

Fed reports financial details on 3 key support programs

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER - Associated Press

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., bottom left, speaks at a news conference in front of House Republican Conference chair Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., Wednesday, April 22, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has scuttled a move that would allow House members to cast their votes by proxy from afar, a move that comes after some Republicans had strenuously objected to the change, arguing instead that they should be in Washington to vote in person despite the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Somber Congress delivers nearly $500B more in virus aid

By ANDREW TAYLOR and ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. walks to the House Chamber to vote on the nearly $500 billion Coronavirus relief bill on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House passes coronavirus relief package

By Gabriella Muñoz and David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

A bust of President Abraham Lincoln is visible behind House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. as she arrives on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Congress meets pandemic with masked faces, heavy emotions

By LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press