Biden signs $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill on Wednesday.
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This will be the president's first prime-time address.
Democrats want to make monthly Child Tax Credit checks permanent
The American Rescue Plan will send half of a household's 2021 Child Tax Credit amount to families as monthly advance payments.
Marcia Fudge sworn in as housing secretary
The former congresswoman will lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, overseeing new benefits for renters and homeowners amid the pandemic.
House approves $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, sending bill to Biden's desk
The president will sign the massive bill into law on Friday, the White House said.
Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general in 70-30 vote
The Senate confirmed Merrick Garland to lead the Justice Department in a bipartisan vote.
Biden to memorialize COVID losses and offer vision of "what comes next"
The president is marking the one-year anniversary of the adoption of COVID-19 public health restrictions with his first prime-time address.
Biden announces 100 million more Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses
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House readies final vote on $1.9 trillion COVID relief package
The bill passed a procedural vote on Tuesday by a vote of 219-210, clearing the way for a final vote that is expected Wednesday morning.
Record 3,200 migrant children stuck in Border Patrol custody
More than 7,000 unaccompanied migrant children were transferred to U.S. refugee agency shelters last month — a record high for a February.
Manchin signals willingness to reform filibuster
Manchin suggested making the filibuster more "painful" for the minority party.
Biden signs executive order aimed at promoting voting rights
Mr. Biden signed the executive order on the 56th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday."
Biden weighing "range" of OMB candidates after Tanden withdrawal
Democratic leaders have pushed for Tanden's proposed deputy, Shalanda Young, to be considered for the top job.
Senate panel advances Haaland's nomination for interior secretary
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her support for Haaland's nomination ahead of the committee vote.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Senate confirms Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary in 84-15 vote
Raimondo will help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
Neera Tanden removes herself from consideration for budget chief
Tanden's confirmation appeared doomed when moderate Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he wouldn't support her nomination, as did several moderate Republicans.
Biden says U.S. will have enough COVID vaccines for all adults by May 31
The president said in an address that he's directing states to prioritize vaccinating K-12 educators and staff.
Rohit Chopra warns of "looming problems" for homeowners
A federal ban on housing foreclosures runs through June, but it's unclear what will happen when it ends.
Democratic senator introduces universal background check law
The legislation is sure to face GOP opposition and would require the support of 10 Republican senators to advance, which is unlikely.
Biden supports Amazon workers' vote in pro-union video
In an unprecedented video message, the president urged management to back off and let workers decide.
Tanden meets with senator who could sink or save her nomination
GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska met in person with Tanden on Monday.
Senate votes to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary
The Senate voted 64 to 33 to confirm him.
DHS chief urges patience with "stressful challenge" along border
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also announced that migrant families who were separated under the Trump administration will be allowed to reunify in the U.S.
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