The House impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” on Jan. 13, making him the only president to be impeached twice.
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Senate confirms Lloyd Austin, making him the nation’s first Black defense secretary
The Senate on Friday confirmed Lloyd Austin as the nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Congress faces a government shutdown if a spending deal isn’t reached this week
The federal government is set to run out of money at the end of the week, teeing up a possible government shutdown if Congress does not act swiftly.
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court, giving conservatives a 6-3 majority
Judge Amy Coney Barrett becomes the fifth woman to join the Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Senate to vote on PPP reauthorization Tuesday as Pelosi backs away from stimulus deadline
The bill reauthorizes another round of the small business loans but is likely to be blocked by Democrats, who oppose standalone relief bills.
House passes COVID-19 stimulus bill opposed by Senate as negotiations stall out
The bill will face opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate.
House returns Monday for busy session with pandemic, shutdown, marijuana on agenda
The House is set to come back from a monthlong recess Monday and must act on a number of must-pass bills to avert a government shutdown.
Trump again threatens executive orders to extend benefits after stimulus talks fall apart
White House negotiators will recommend Trump make executive orders after stimulus talks with Democrats fell apart Friday.
Tours will be put on hold in the Capitol amid fears about coronavirus spread
The House and Senate Sergeants at Arms are preparing to announce that tours of the U.S. Capitol are being stopped amid growing coronavirus fears.
House Democrats announce first public hearings in Trump impeachment inquiry
The first public impeachment hearings will be held on Nov. 13 with Ambassador William Taylor and Deputy Assistant Secretary George Kent.