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Congress passes $900 billion COVID-19 package
Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package late Monday after negotiating for months on a new round of stimulus. President Trump is now expected to sign it into law. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with details on what's in the deal.
What's in the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill?
Congress passed a massive coronavirus relief bill on Monday that includes direct checks and unemployment benefits.
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Congress will convene in a joint session January 6 to count electoral votes from each state and the District of Columbia and reaffirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Stimulus bill to rid patients of "surprise" medical bills
"This has been a profoundly distressing pocketbook issue for families for years," said one health insurance expert.
Congress passes massive COVID relief and government funding bill
The $900 billion aid package was added to a $1.4 trillion spending bill that funds the government through September.
Lawmakers reach agreement on COVID economic relief package
Overall government funding was also extended another day to avoid a shutdown and provide time to add the virus package to the funding bill.
Congress passes temporary stopgap to negotiate government funding
Congress has until the end of the weekend to agree on a deal to fund the government. On Friday, lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a two-day extension for funding, preventing a government shutdown. The added time buys Congress additional time to negotiate terms on a coronavirus relief package. Washington Post political reporter and anchor of the Power Up newsletter, Jacqueline Alemany, joins CBSN with the latest.
COVID relief talks drag into weekend as shutdown looms
Talks over a relief bill dragged into the weekend after Congress passed a stopgap funding measure to avert a shutdown.
Jobless claims increase for 2nd straight week
Unemployment is on the rise as coronavirus cases surge nationwide. According to the latest figures released by the Department of Labor, 885,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment the second week in December. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN to discuss what these latest numbers mean for the U.S. economy.
Congressional leaders near deal on COVID bill with stimulus checks
Congressional leaders are nearing a deal after meeting for several hours on Tuesday evening.
McConnell says "we're getting closer and closer" to COVID relief deal
Top congressional leaders met for hours Tuesday afternoon and evening to discuss government funding and a relief bill.
Pelosi says lawmakers are "close" to reaching deal on COVID relief proposal
Pelosi's comments come as a bipartisan group of lawmakers has started circulating a framework for a deal.
The last long-shot chance for Trump allies to challenge election results
A joint session of Congress to ratify the election is also an opportunity for lawmakers to challenge results.
Mnuchin makes $916 billion offer to Pelosi for COVID relief bill
The Treasury secretary said he had spoken to the speaker about an offer as time runs out for Congress to pass a bill.
Republicans refuse to acknowledge preparations for Biden's inauguration
GOP members of the joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies refused to affirm they are preparing for Biden's inauguration.
McConnell sees "hopeful signs" for COVID relief but stands firm on position
McConnell has proposed a smaller package than the plan introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief
Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.
Congress deadlocked on new aid package
Millions of Americans are in dire need of additional coronavirus relief this Thanksgiving. More than 778,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, an increase of 30,000 from the previous week. An estimated 12 million Americans are expected to exhaust their benefits by the end of the year. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers has the latest on the next round of coronavirus relief.
Key COVID relief programs set to expire without deal on new bill
Programs intended to help people who have lost their jobs are set to expire unless Congress reaches a deal.
Republicans add record number of women to Congress
Thirty-two Republican women will join the next Congress, surpassing the record of 30 Republican women sent in 2006.
Congress' relationship with the president-elect
With Joe Biden now projected to be the winner of the presidential election, many questions remain about what his working relationship will look like with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Washington Post political reporter Jackie Alemany joined CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the prospects for cooperation.
6 Native candidates elected to Congress
The group represents four states and is split evenly by party – three Democrats and three Republicans.
A record number of women will serve in Congress
The number of women expected to serve in the 117th Congress is up from the previous record of 127.
Key House races to watch on Election Day
There are several close elections in critical districts which could indicate which way the presidential race will swing.
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