ӣƵ Flash May 7, 2020 McConnell blasts Dems for 'jaw-dropping hypocrisy' in response to Biden sex assault allegations Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., expressed outrage on "The Daily Briefing" Thursday over what he called "jaw-dropping hypocrisy" by Democrats in their response to allegations of sexual assault against former vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Chuck Schumer May 7, 2020 Schumer claims Trump 'prolonging economic crisis' by refusing to let Fauci, others testify Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told MSNBC on Thursday that President Trump and congressional Republicans were slowing economic recovery by both refusing to support additional relief packages and prohibiting health officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying before House committees.
ӣƵ Flash May 7, 2020 Kellyanne Conway torches Schumer, says Dems using coronavirus to start 'the next partisan witch hunt' Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway pushed back Thursday on Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for claiming the Trump administration had refused to address the coronavirus pandemic, calling it “more petty partisanship” at a time Americans should unify.
House of Representatives May 6, 2020 House Dems drafting new 'multitrillion-dollar' coronavirus relief bill House Democrats are pushing forward with a massive fifth round of coronavirus relief legislation that could be their most far-reaching effort yet to address the economic fallout of the pandemic -- and come with another price tag in the trillions.
Coronavirus May 5, 2020 Coronavirus creates eerie scene on Capitol Hill with Senate back in session Signs that the old way of doing things in Congress – be it hearings, votes, news conferences or just chatting with constituents – could be in the rearview mirror for a long time.
Congress May 5, 2020 Lawmakers who have changed their look during coronavirus lockdown Here’s a roundup of members of Congress who have debuted new colorful appearances in the age of coronavirus.
Hearings May 4, 2020 First major Senate hearing since coronavirus closures will be for intelligence nominee Ratcliffe The Senate hasn’t held a major hearing since early March since the upper chamber of Congress – like the rest of the country – was shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, but that will change this week now that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has called lawmakers back to Washington.
SENATE May 4, 2020 McConnell, Schumer spar over health of lawmakers as Senate convenes for first time in weeks The Senate on Monday convened for the first time since March 25 as Democrats and Republicans clashed over the health of senators, as well as GOP efforts to confirm federal judges amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kevin McCarthy May 4, 2020 McCarthy says he disagrees with Pelosi, McConnell for rejecting administration’s testing offer House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday said he disagrees with Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to decline the Trump administration’s offer to provide rapid coronavirus testing to Congress.
Donald Trump May 4, 2020 Trump takes swipe after Pelosi, McConnell decline coronavirus testing offer President Trump on Monday appeared to take a swipe at congressional leaders on Monday, calling it “interesting” that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would turn down a White House offer to implement rapid coronavirus testing at the Capitol as lawmakers return to work.
Coronavirus May 3, 2020 Reporter's Notebook: As coronavirus sparks changes, DC blame game intensifies People have been scrambling to better understand how the coronavirus would affect campaigns in this election year -- but it's clear the finger-pointing has intensified.