The House voted late Monday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense spending bill for 2021. The override measure, passed by a 322-87 vote, is now headed to the Senate for consideration, where Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has indicated that his chamber would vote on Tuesday to override Trump’s veto. The override would…
Trump’s New Executive Order Provides Scholarship for Children Denied In-person Learning
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to provide scholarship funds for students seeking in-person learning alternatives such as homeschooling and “pandemic learning pods” due to widespread school closures. The scholarships, according to the order, will be made available through an existing Community Service Block Grant program under the Health and Human Services Department…
Trump Uses Impoundment Control Act to Demand Payments Increase to $2,000
President Donald Trump used the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 in a bid to increase the stimulus payment amount to $2,000 and remove “wasteful spending” from the relief bill. Trump signed the relief bill, which was attached to an omnibus spending measure, on Sunday evening. “As President of the United States, it is my responsibility to…
Trump Says He Will Use Impoundment Control Act to Demand Payments Increase to $2,000
President Donald Trump said he was going to use the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 in a bid to increase the stimulus payment amount to $2,000 and remove “wasteful spending” from the relief bill. Trump signed the relief bill, which was attached to an omnibus spending measure, on Sunday evening. “As President of the United States,…
Rep. Mo Brooks: ‘Dozens’ of House Members Joining Jan. 6 Electoral College Challenge
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), the GOP leader of a plan to challenge Electoral College votes on Jan. 6, said that “dozens” of House members are going to sponsor a measure to object. “There are dozens in the House of Representatives who have reached that conclusion that I have; we’re going to sponsor and co-sponsor objections…
‘Dozens’ of House Members to Challenge Electoral College Results, Rep. Brooks Says
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), the Republican leader of a plan to challenge Electoral College votes on Jan. 6, said that “dozens” of House members are going to sponsor a measure to object. “There are dozens in the House of Representatives who have reached that conclusion that I have; we’re going to sponsor and co-sponsor objections…
Democrats Applaud Trump for Signing Relief Bill, Drum Up Support for $2,000 Checks
Democrats on Capitol Hill applauded President Donald Trump’s signing of the $2.3 trillion funding measure that includes $1.4 trillion for government funding through next September and $900 billion for pandemic relief, while drumming up support for the $2,000 stimulus checks the president, and others, have called for. “The signing of the bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus relief legislation is welcome news for…
Loeffler, Perdue Applaud Trump for Signing $2.3 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
Sens. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) and David Perdue (R-Ga.) issued a joint statement Sunday praising President Donald Trump for signing the $2.3 trillion pandemic relief and spending bill after months of negotiations, averting a partial government shutdown that would have begun on Dec. 29. “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, COVID relief is again on its way…
Trump Signs $2.3 Trillion Relief and Spending Bill, Says More Money to Come
President Donald Trump on Sunday evening signed the $2.3 trillion pandemic relief and spending bill after reaching an agreement with Congress over stimulus checks, Section 230, and voter fraud, the White House said. Trump’s signing of the bill, which includes a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, means a partial government shutdown is now averted, while…
Trump Hints ‘Good News’ on COVID-19 Relief Bill Amid Battle Over Stimulus Checks
President Donald Trump hinted that a resolution may have been reached on the COVID-19 Relief Bill as lawmakers urge the president to take action on the $2.3 trillion spending measure. “Good news on Covid Relief Bill. Information to follow!” Trump posted on Twitter on Sunday evening as a partial government shutdown looms. This comes after millions…
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