Gabriella Muñoz

House Democrats to stay in session until coronavirus relief deal reached

House Democrats said Tuesday they plan to stay in session until a new coronavirus relief deal is reached with the White House.

September 15, 2020

House Republicans roll out ‘Commitment to America’ agenda for the fall

House Republicans rolled out their fall agenda on Tuesday, with an emphasis on rebuilding the economy, investing in policing and providing resources to combat the coronavirus.

September 15, 2020

Steven Mnuchin: ‘Now is not the time to worry about shrinking the deficit’

Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin said Monday that the coronavirus pandemic is no time to prioritize a small deficit, arguing that such concerns shouldn't delay any new COVID-19 relief efforts.

September 14, 2020

Bob Woodward: Donald Trump ‘possessed specific knowledge’ to save lives from COVID-19

Journalist Bob Woodward said Monday President Trump "could have saved lives" with the information on the coronavirus pandemic that he had earlier this year.

September 14, 2020

Iran mulls assassination plot against U.S. ambassador: Reports

American intelligence reports warn that Iran is considering assassinating the U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Lana Marks, according to multiple reports.

September 14, 2020

Fauci disagrees with Trump assertion U.S. has turned a corner on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that there have been, and continue to be, "some disagreements" between him and the White House on information getting out to the public on the coronavirus pandemic.

September 11, 2020

Pelosi honors 9/11 first responders: ‘September 11 does not belong to fear, but rather to courage’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi marked the anniversary of 9/11 Friday morning by honoring the first responders that risked their lives in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks.

September 11, 2020

Donald Trump vows to eliminate any Election Day unrest ‘within minutes’

President Trump said any riots on Election Day would be "put ... down very quickly," furthering his law and order message.

September 11, 2020

Larry Kudlow says Donald Trump ‘led wisely’ on early COVID-19 response

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow defended President Trump's early response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying it didn't slow down the administration's response to the outbreak.

September 11, 2020

GOP coronavirus relief bill sinks in Senate

Senate Democrats filibustered the GOP's $500 billion coronavirus relief bill Thursday, a preordained outcome that nonetheless gave the chamber's endangered Republicans the chance to vote for additional virus money before November's elections.

September 10, 2020

Nancy Pelosi: No coronavirus aid in government spending bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday there won't be any coronavirus relief added to the government spending deal she's working out with the White House.

September 10, 2020

Pelosi says new report Trump downplayed virus threat is a ‘historic national tragedy’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed President Trump Wednesday after a new report surfaced that he intentionally downplayed the threat of the coronavirus earlier this year.

September 9, 2020

McConnell accuses Democrats of intentionally holding out on coronavirus relief until after election

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Democrats Wednesday of stonewalling on a coronavirus relief bill to get an edge in the November election.

September 9, 2020

GOP super PAC targets six tight races in new ad blitz

House Republicans may be losing the fight to retake the majority but they are still taking the fight to Democrats in toss-up races.

September 9, 2020

Senate Republicans propose $500 billion coronavirus relief bill

Senate Republicans returned Tuesday from their summer break with a new $500 billion coronavirus relief package, teeing up a partisan clash later this week with Democrats, who want a much larger price tag.

September 8, 2020

Senate Republicans propose their COVID-19 relief package

Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled their new COVID-19 relief bill, which is slated for a vote as soon as this week.

September 8, 2020

Pelosi, Schumer slam ‘emaciated’ GOP coronavirus rescue proposal

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer accused Senate Republicans of loading their latest coronavirus relief bill with "poison pills," which will tank any chance of it passing the Democrat-controlled House.

September 8, 2020

House Democrats to investigate Louis DeJoy after allegations of campaign law violations

House Democrats are launching a new investigation into allegations that U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy pressured former employees into making campaign contributions that he later reimbursed.

September 8, 2020

Senate Republicans to vote on skinny COVID-19 relief bill this week

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he will set up a vote on the slimmed-down COVID-19 relief bill for later this week.

September 8, 2020

Nancy Pelosi legal threats quiet on Trump pandemic aid order

Critics complained vigorously and predicted a flood of lawsuits when President Trump flexed his executive powers to order an extension of unemployment benefits and other pandemic assistance. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, called the executive orders "absurdly unconstitutional." Yet nearly a month later, Mrs. Pelosi, who has sued over myriad other Trump policies, has not filed a coronavirus lawsuit.

September 6, 2020