Senate Republicans Have Blocked Jan. 6 Commission
Senate Republicans blocked a plan to move forward on legislation Friday to establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Biden Proposes A Huge Hike In Government Spending In A $6 Trillion Budget
The president's budget details his ambitious (and costly) plans to invest in infrastructure and the social safety net — the likes of which the country hasn't seen in decades.
Senate Republicans Block A Plan For An Independent Commission On Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
The bipartisan measure, approved by the House, failed to win enough votes to overcome a GOP filibuster. The plan called for an independent body styled on the one that investigated the 9/11 attacks.
Vice President Harris Becomes The First Woman To Speak At U.S. Navy Commencement
In front of an outdoor audience at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Harris urged graduates to defend the country against global threats in a new era ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic.
What You Need To Know About Biden's Budget
Biden plans to unveil a budget Friday showing a huge expansion of spending. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about what we know.
Senate Republicans, White House Move Closer To Infrastructure Deal
The White House says a new counteroffer from Senate Republicans on funding for roads and bridges is encouraging, but there are still a lot of hurdles to overcome before reaching a deal.
Democrats Want To Fill An Ohio Senate Seat. But The State's Politics Have Changed
A departing Republican senator. Would-be replacements lining up in the Trump lane. The party has changed in the last decade and Democrats are positioning themselves to try to win the seat.
Democrats Want To Push Banks To Do More For Social Change
Top Democrats are vowing to intensify their scrutiny of Big Banks as they look to push the sector to do more for average Americans and underserved communities.
Morning News Brief: Infrastructure Debate, Coronavirus Origins, Pandemic Optimism
Democrats are rejecting the GOP's infrastructure counter-proposal. Biden ordered an investigation into the coronavirus origins. And, travel is up for Memorial Day as pandemic restrictions ease.
Senate Is Poised To Approve A Major Science Funding Bill To Compete With China
The Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 would allocate billions to scientific research and has strong bipartisan support. It could be a game changer for some U.S. cities.