Paid Parental Leave: How Republicans Learned To Love A Democratic Priority
A Republican president is helping advance what has long been a Democratic priority as part of a defense bill. Not all Republicans are thrilled about it.
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Warren Doubled Down On 'Medicare For All' As Voters Had Second Thoughts
The Massachusetts senator has pushed corporate regulation and fighting corruption as campaign centerpieces since early on. So how did "Medicare for All" come to define her platform while support slid?
Senate Expected To Sign Off On Paid Family Leave
Democrats are celebrating a sweeping policy change tucked inside a defense bill that provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave to 2.1 million federal employees — and so is President Trump.
News Brief: Conservatives Win Big In U.K. Election, Impeachment Vote, China Trade
The British people have handed Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party a big victory, all but ensuring Brexit. Also, planned votes on two articles of impeachment were delayed.
House Judiciary Committee Delays Votes On 2 Articles Of Impeachment Until Friday
Chairman Jerry Nadler unexpectedly called a halt for the night without consulting minority Republicans after hours of procedural combat toward the expected votes. GOP members were outraged.
Senate Passes Armenia Genocide Measure, Ignoring White House Objections
The Senate resolution recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923. Turkey condemned the move, saying it has put the U.S.-Turkey relationship at risk.
Congressional Negotiators Reach Tentative Deal On $1.3 Trillion Spending Package
The agreement would fund programs through the end of September 2020 and avoid a government shutdown. Federal agencies run out of money at midnight on Dec. 20.
The Effects Medicare For All Has Had On Elizabeth Warren's Campaign
Elizabeth Warren's campaign has seen a slump in support recently, as she has committed to details of a highly-anticipated Medicare for All plan. Has her handling of the issue turned voters off?
No Common Ground Found As House Judiciary Committee Debates Articles Of Impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to approve two articles of impeachment against President Trump, setting up a vote by the full House of Representatives next week.
House Passes Bill To Bring Down Price Of Prescription Drugs
The House of Representatives is expected to approve a bill Thursday that aims to lower prescription drug prices. Some elements have Republican support. But the bill faces an uncertain Senate future.