Kaine presses Pence on Trump's tweets to "LIBERATE" states
Maine Senator Angus King also told Pence "I have never been so mad about a phone call in my life."
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Maine Senator Angus King also told Pence "I have never been so mad about a phone call in my life."
Most members will not return to Washington before May, but Congress can still pass measures with unanimous consent.
Senate Democrats blocked legislation expanding a small business loans program Thursday, arguing it was insufficient.
Democrats have called for more money for hospitals and state and local governments.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are calling for an additional $250 billion in funding for hospitals, state and local governments, and food assistance.
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said that he had spoken to congressional leaders to request an additional $250 billion
The Senate approved a $2 trillion emergency package late Wednesday, sending it to the House for approval.
The $2 trillion legislation is the largest stimulus package in American history.
Democrats argue that the bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell does more to protect corporations than workers.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared to make threatening remarks towards Supreme Court justices Wednesday.
During a rally in front of the Supreme Court earlier Wednesday, Schumer said Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh will "pay the price" if they uphold abortion restrictions.
The deal is far higher than the $2.5 billion originally requested by President Trump to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
Schumer's $8.5 billion plan to address the coronavirus outbreak is far higher than the $2.5 billion proposal outlined by the White House earlier this week.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is requesting an investigation into Grenell's work on behalf of a Moldovan politician and foundation backed by the Hungarian government and whether he violated federal law.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to TSA Administrator David Pekoske warning of TikTok's handling of user data.
He sent a letter to Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz requesting an investigation into the change in sentencing recommendations for Stone after four prosecutors involved in the case withdrew.
Schumer called on inspectors general from across the federal government to investigate "any and all instances of retaliation."
The photoshopped image of Pelosi and Schumer appears to be Mr. Trump's response to his critics on Iran.
There were a series of anti-Semitic attacks in the New York area at the end of the year and on December 28, a man stabbed five people as they gathered at a rabbi's home north of New York City to celebrate Hanukkah.
McConnell said on the Senate floor that House Democrats have "done enough damage," and their turn is over, but he added that the Senate "can't hold a trial without the articles" of impeachment.
Schumer cited a newly revealed email from White House aide Michael Duffey as evidence for why witnesses should be called in the Senate's impeachment trial.
The Senate minority leader said Leader McConnell have given "no good answer" for why there shouldn't be witnesses at the impeachment trial.
The House passed a temporary spending bill 231-192 that funds government agencies through December 20
Senate Republicans, including McConnell, have been signaling to the president they would prefer a speedy trial that does not involve calling any new witnesses.
The FBI told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in a November letter it considers any app developed in Russia, such as the popular FaceApp, to be a "potential counterintelligence threat."