Gabriella Muñoz

Coronavirus fallout gives edge to Democrats in close races

Democrats are winning the coronavirus war -- at least politically -- by turning the public health crisis to their advantage in toss-up House races.

August 18, 2020

Pelosi dings Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for temporary suspension of policy changes

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's decision to suspend recent policy changes at the Postal Service Tuesday with skepticism, saying it's a "necessary but insufficient first step."

August 18, 2020

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy suspends policy changes to postal service

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Tuesday announced he was "suspending" cost-cutting policies blamed for slowing down mail delivery ahead of the November elections, bowing to blistering criticism from Democrats that the Trump administration was intentionally undermining mail-in voting.

August 18, 2020

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify before Senate on Friday

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee this Friday, Michigan Sen. Gary Peters said Tuesday.

August 18, 2020

Donald Trump dings Miles Taylor, John Kasich for endorsing Joe Biden

President Trump on Tuesday knocked former staffer Miles Taylor and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, both Republicans who endorsed Mr. Trump's rival Joseph R. Biden on the kickoff day of the virtual Democratic National Convention, as unimportant.

August 18, 2020

Donald Trump slams Barack, Michelle Obama after DNC kickoff, defends record on the economy

President Trump on Tuesday criticized former first lady Michelle Obama for undercounting COVID-19 deaths and being too "divisive" in her prerecorded speech late Monday to the virtual Democratic National Convention.

August 18, 2020

Kamala Harris, like Joe Biden, has history of making questionable comments

Joseph R. Biden has long reigned as the Gaffe King, but his newly minted running mate, Sen. Kamala D. Harris, threatens to seize that title.

August 12, 2020

Coronavirus relief talks stall; White House, Democrats trade accusations

Trump administration officials urged congressional Democrats on Wednesday to come back to the bargaining table to work out a fifth coronavirus relief bill of slightly more than $1 trillion in aid for schools and small businesses.

August 12, 2020

Pelosi, Schumer accuse White House of ‘not budging’ on top line for COVID-relief package

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer accused the White House Wednesday of digging their heels in on the "size and scope" of the next COVID-19 relief bill.

August 12, 2020

Donald Trump praises QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene’s primary win

President Trump on Wednesday morning celebrated QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene's primary victory in Georgia.

August 12, 2020

Donald Trump touts ‘suburban housewife’ support in 2020

President Trump claims he'll get the support of the "suburban housewife" in the 2020 elections because of his efforts to push back on low-income housing policies.

August 12, 2020

Ilhan Omar third ‘Squad’ member to squash primary challenge

Rep. Ilhan Omar easily won her primary Tuesday, the latest "Squad" member expected to face a tough primary challenge who ended up crushing her opponent at the ballot box.

August 12, 2020

Mitch McConnell says it’s time for more talks on COVID-19 relief

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that Democrats haven't been to the negotiating table on coronavirus relief talks since last week, suggesting it is time for lawmakers to get back to the table.

August 11, 2020

Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer say Donald Trump makes false promises on coronavirus aid

Democratic leaders on Sunday dismissed President Trump's attempt to sidestep stalled coronavirus relief talks, saying his executive actions to delay payroll tax payments and extend federal unemployment benefits are false promises.

August 9, 2020

Susan Collins hits Democrats for blocking unemployment offers

Sen. Susan Collins blamed Democrats for the stalled COVID-19 relief talks Sunday, while acknowledging the president's executive power is limited.

August 9, 2020

Steven Mnuchin floats help for states after Trump executive orders

Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin said Sunday that there could be wiggle room for states unable to pay into the unemployment extension President Trump authorized with an executive order.

August 9, 2020

Nancy Pelosi questions Donald Trump executive orders’ legality

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that President Trump's COVID-relief executive orders are based on questionable legal grounds and fall far short of the aid American people need.

August 9, 2020

Pelosi, Schumer slam Trump’s ‘meager’ executive orders on COVID-19 relief

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer slammed President Trump's executive orders on coronavirus relief as "meager" solutions that don't appreciate the gravity of the crisis.

August 8, 2020

Meadows, Mnuchin recommend Trump use executive power for coronavirus relief

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin said Friday they are recommending President Trump move forward with executive orders on COVID-19 relief, as negotiations with Democrats collapsed.

August 7, 2020

Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer call on Republicans to accept $2 trillion COVID-19 relief price tag

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schummer accused White House negotiators of drawing a red line on a top figure for a comprehensive coronavirus relief package.

August 7, 2020