Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday he has directed lawmakers to draft a package of measures investing in cutting-edge technologies to “out-compete” China. The announcement comes as President Joe Biden has vowed to engage in “extreme” competition with the Chinese regime by boosting critical domestic sectors. Countering threats posed by Beijing also…
Senate Leader Directs Lawmakers to Draft Bill to ‘Out-Compete’ China
Schumer Announces Bipartisan Agreement on Rules, Time Frame for Impeachment Trial
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he reached a deal with Senate Republicans on Monday on the framework for the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. “All parties have agreed to a structure that will ensure a fair and honest Senate impeachment trial of the former president,” Schumer said on Monday. Schumer said…
Democrats Ready to Pass Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill Without GOP Backing: Schumer
January 28, 2021
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Democrats in Congress are laying the groundwork to use the budget reconciliation process to avoid having to win over any Republicans to pass President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that some GOP lawmakers have panned as an expensive, unworkable liberal wish-list. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told Democratic senators Wednesday to be…
Schumer: Democrats May Advance COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Without Republicans
Democrats in the Senate are preparing to move ahead with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 package—which includes potential $1,400 direct payments—after pushback from a bipartisan group. “The work must move forward, preferably with our Republican colleagues, but without them if we must,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters on Tuesday after a…
McConnell to Break Stalemate Over Senate Control After Filibuster Assurances
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday announced that he is ready to move forward on a power-sharing agreement with Senate Democrats after securing assurances that they will not vote to remove the legislative filibuster. “Today, two Democratic Senators confirmed that they will not end the legislative filibuster. They agree with President Biden’s and…
Trump Impeachment Trial Will Start Week of Feb. 8: Schumer
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Friday that the impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump will begin on the week of Feb. 8. Schumer announced the schedule after reaching an agreement with Republicans to have the trial in February. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) had proposed delaying the trial until February to give…
Biden, Congress Leaders Call on Trump to Demand All Protesters Leave US Capitol
House, Senate Democratic leaders, and Joe Biden called on President Donald Trump to demand all protesters leave the U.S. Capitol building following a breach and reports of shots fired on Wednesday. Biden, in a televised address at around 4 p.m., said Trump should go on television “now” to address the protesters and told them to…
McConnell Calls on Trump Not to Veto Defense Bill, Prepares for Override Effort
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday morning called on President Donald Trump not to veto the defense spending bill, adding that he is prepared for the Senate to override. “My intention was and is to ensure the Senate continues fulfilling our obligation to the men and women of our armed forces. I hope…
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