Schumer eyes obscure maneuver to pass Biden's infrastructure bill
The Senate parliamentarian could rule as early as Friday on whether to allow for another budget reconciliation bill this year.
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The Senate parliamentarian could rule as early as Friday on whether to allow for another budget reconciliation bill this year.
President Biden announced that five cabinet secretaries would represent him in efforts to get the plan through Congress.
Haaland spoke about what it means for Native Americans to have a seat at the table as she leads the U.S. Department of the Interior.
U.S. Department of Agriculture said it is abandoning efforts to tighten work requirements for food stamps.
The White House memo cites polling showing that parts of the massive plan are broadly popular with Americans.
The Department of Health and Human Services is rolling out a campaign called "We Can Do This" featuring television and social media ads.
The updated policies come on Trans Day of Visibility.
Debate over the new legislation is expected to dominate Washington well into the summer and is already drawing strong Republican opposition.
Mr. Biden will convene his Cabinet as his administration begins to push his $2 trillion infrastructure package.
Four House Democrats asked the president to regulate concealable assault-style firearms under the National Firearms Act.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he doesn't want the bill to become "a massive effort to raise taxes on businesses and individuals."
Mr. Biden signed a bill extending the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans through May 31.
Mr. Biden also warned Americans "don't let up now," and called on governors who have lifted mask mandates to reinstate them.
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut said "don't count us out" on getting 60 votes on gun control legislation.
She is also the highest-ranked openly transgender federal official.
The president took questions from reporters for about an hour.
The president was asked if he plans to run for a second term, just 65 days since he took office.
The $10 billion largely comes from the sweeping American Rescue Plan passed by Congress this month.
Thirty House Democrats told President Biden they were "dismayed" by a report that some White House staffers were disciplined after disclosing past marijuana use.
The Biden White House at times relies on familiar faces and some secret shoppers to help decide who gets to meet with the president.
Republican attorneys general argue a provision in the $1.9 trillion package is unconstitutional and hamstrings their efforts to lower taxes.
The Biden administration is now directing shelters to fast-track the release of unaccompanied minors.
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono had vowed to vote no on any "non-diversity nominees" until Asian Americans are named to more high level positions in the Biden administration.
In his confirmation hearing, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas promised "to elevate the level of public engagement, so that we are a transparent agency."
Nelson has broad experience in space legislation and would bring an insider's knowledge to the NASA helm.