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US Senator And War Veteran Tells Fox News Host Tucker Carlson To 'Walk A Mile In My Legs' After Saying She 'Hates America'

Sen. Tammy Duckworth offered a sharp retort to the Fox News host's comments on her personal Twitter.

Climate Change News: Democrats Set 2050 As Deadline For Turning US Green

The plan developed by the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis calls for a $1.5 trillion investment into making the U.S. a "green" country with zero-emissions.

US Supreme Court Denies House Committee Immediate Access To Full Mueller Report, Will Hear Arguments Next Term

Target of Trump's ire: the US Supreme Court

The Democrat-controlled House Judiciary Committee has been requesting access to the unredacted report from special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election since the public report was released.

People waited for hours on June 9, 2020 to vote in Georgia's primary election

Kentucky Democratic Primary Goes Down To Wire, McGrath To Face McConnell After Tight Win Over Booker

Former Marine pilot Amy McGrath edged her opponent in the Kentucky Democratic primary and will face Mitch McConnell in what is expected to be among the most closely watched races.

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Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, sees double-digit unemployment through the US elections

Is Another US Stimulus Coming? Democrats, Republicans Divided About Second Round After Better-Than-Expected Job Report

Democrats still want more bold stimulus measures for the U.S. economy, while Republicans may prefer a more modest approach after a decent jobs report in May.

The CARES Act includes several tax-related changes for businesses.

Coronavirus News: Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Ed Mackay Propose Monthly Pandemic Payment Of $2,000

The proposal would grant a monthly $2,000 direct payment to all U.S. residents, with couples and families qualifying for more.

Angelina Jolie Lobbies Congress For Increased Food Assistance To Struggling Families During Coronavirus

The actress and director penned an open letter to Senate and House leadership asking for the increased benefits, citing families whose children relied on meals from now closed schools.

US President Donald Trump suggests he might stop the daily White House coronavirus briefings, after sparking an uproar by suggesting patients could be injected with disinfectant

Justin Amash Explores Libertarian Presidential Bid, Trump Eggs On Candidate Who May Siphon Biden Votes

A Washington Post opinion piece by former Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh suggests that Amash’s candidacy could “siphon enough votes” from Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden “to hand the election to Trump.”

CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos gestures as he addresses the Amazon's annual Smbhav event in New Delhi on January 15

Amazon Is Using Independent Seller Data To Develop Competing Products, Says Report

Amazon told Congress last year that “we don’t use individual seller data directly to compete” with businesses on their platform, but a WSJ report proves that to be untrue.

Tuesday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Fall For Second Straight Day, Oil Under $10

U.S. stocks dropped on Tuesday as the price of oil remained below $10

Coronavirus US Response: Republican Senator Says Millions In Small Business Aid 'Wasted' On Large Companies

“I am concerned that many businesses with thousands of employees have found loopholes to qualify for these loans meant for small businesses," Sen. Rick Scott said in a statement.

Monday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Drop As Crude Oil Plunges To Two-Decade Lows

U.S. stocks turned mixed on Monday as the price of crude oil collapsed

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks on the coronavirus crisis on March 23, 2020

Coronavirus US Economy: Pelosi Shuts Down McConnell’s Small Business Spending Plan

Republicans are pushing for $250 billion in extra funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, while Democrats want to tack on extra support for state and local governments, along with hospitals.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the $2 trillion package needed because the US is on "wartime footing"

Coronavirus US Response: Republicans, Democrats Reach Impasse Over Further Small Business Aid

Republican leaders are angry after Democrats blocked further funding for a small business loan program.

The latest coronavirus stimulus measure before Congress is set to be the largest emergency spending package in US history

Did Your Rep Vote For $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus? A Quarter Of House Leaves No Trace

Instead of recording the votes for and against the recent $2.2 trillion spending bill, Congress passed it via a "voice vote" where members' votes are not recorded in the congressional record.

Healthcare workers in protective suits treat COVID-19 patients at Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron Hospital

'Swing State' Americans More Concerned About Health Than Financials Amid Coronavirus, Says Poll

It was the second poll conducted by States of Play in swing states during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hailed the unanimous passing of the $2 trillion lifeline

Nearly 200 Members Of Congress At A Higher Risk Of COVID-19

Old age ravages Congress. Coronavirus attacks the elderly.

Stock-Dumping Republican Mocked After Tweeting Coronavirus Awareness Video

Sen. Loeffler faced backlash on Twitter after asking Americans to "stay strong"

Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi is expected to forward impeachment charges against President Donald Trump to the Senate, launching his historic trial for abuse of power

Trump, Dems Set Stage For Another Battle Over Coronavirus Relief Payments

Trump wants to retain "presidential supervision" over how the coronavirus funds are disbursed

When Do I Get My Stimulus Check? What Americans Need To Know About Their Government Payment

A majority of Americans can expect to receive a rebate check for around $1,000 as part of the stimulus package passed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

US Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin speaksoutside of the West Wing of the White House on December 19, 2019

Coronavirus Economic Impact: US Treasury Secretary Discusses Aid Bill, Doesn't Provide Specifics

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin believes that the economy could quickly bounce back once the coronavirus subsides.

US Representative Matt Gaetz led two dozen fellow Republicans into a secure meeting area where the latest witness in the Donald Trump impeachment investigation was to be deposed by lawmakers, a move that violated US House rules

Coronavirus USA Update: COVID-19 Enters Senate, Staff Tests Positive

Fears of a COVID-19 rampage in the U.S. Congress is growing after seven lawmakers enter self-quarantine and a Senate staffer tests positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus USA Update: US Death Toll At 32; 150 Million Americans May Get Infected

Americans should do everything they can to keep safe amid the raging COVID-19 outbreak as experts see it worsening, and predict up to 150 million people might catch the virus.

House Panel Seeks To Examine Taking Control From Executive Branch

A Congressional panel is getting to work examining how the legislature has abdicated power to the executive branch in the Trump administration and how they go about taking it back.