House begins debate on infrastructure bill Monday, but unclear if it can pass amid deep Democratic divides
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill by Thursday, but as of Monday it does not have the votes to pass.
Pelosi insists 'time of intensity' as Democrats aim to pass three major bills in one week
House Democrats aim to pass the infrastructure bill, the government funding bill, and President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion spending package all in one week.
Rep. Jayapal: Progressives will shoot down infrastructure bill if $3.5T spending plan doesn’t pass first
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., made the media rounds this week, warning moderate Democrats that nearly 50 members of her progressive caucus will defeat the bipartisan-negotiated infrastructure bill in Congress if a larger, more expensive "reconciliation" bill doesn’t win approval first.
Scalise warns Biden economic agenda will make inflation worse: 'They're trying to pour gasoline on that fire'
Scalise detailed his work to whip House Republicans to vote against both the Democrats’ infrastructure package and their "tax hike and spend bill."
House passes bill raising debt ceiling and averting shutdown
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 3 and raise the $28 trillion debt ceiling.
Top House Dem confident infrastructure and reconciliation bills will pass despite intraparty battles
Despite a wide gulf between moderate and progressive Democrats, at least one top Democrat says they have the votes to pass both the infrastructure bill and the reconciliation bill.
Dem House Budget chair hints at possible Pelosi strategy for infrastructure bill
House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., said Sunday that the “current plan” remains for the House to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill on September 27, but that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may end up delaying it even if it passes.
Conservative group launches multi-million dollar push to derail Dems’ $3.5 trillion spending plan
A well-known conservative anti-tax group is taking aim at massive $3.5 trillion spending package that President Biden and Democrats who control both houses of Congress are aiming to pass along party lines.
Reps. AOC, Carolyn Maloney miss part of $3.5T budget reconciliation markup to attend Met Gala
Democratic New York Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Carolyn Maloney missed at least part of the House Financial Services Committee's markup of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package to attend the 2021 Met Gala Monday evening in New York City.
As moderate Dems worry about $3.5T price of reconciliation bill, Pelosi asks: 'Where would you cut?'
Pelosi said she is not concerned about the possibility a reconciliation bill of less than $3.5 trillion could fail to pass the House.
Rep Biggs vows to 'pursue all legal remedies' if telecom companies hand over private data to Dems
Biggs is sending a letter to 13 telecommunications companies that were reportedly subpoenaed by the select committee for some lawmakers’ data related to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Pelosi hears from GOP as Dem bill directs $200M to park in her San Francisco district
Republicans cried foul this week over $200 million earmarked in the House Democrats’ massive $3.5 trillion budget resolution for the Presidio Park in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco district, according to reports.
Social Security funds could run out of money sooner than expected, forecast warns
The primary Social Security trust fund for retirees will run out of money in 2033, one year earlier than previously estimated, according to an annual report released Tuesday.
Afghanistan exit: Tennessee Rep. Mark Green, a combat veteran, calls for extension of Aug. 31 deadline
Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., is calling on the Biden administration to extend its Aug. 31 deadline to completely withdraw the U.S. Military from Afghanistan.
Progressives demand vote on $3.5T budget resolution before infrastructure bill
Progressive lawmakers are pushing for a final vote on a $3.5 trillion budget resolution before committing to a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill that has already passed in the Senate.
House Republicans condemn Democrats' $3.5T budget resolution, say it will add to record inflation
Members of the Republican Study Committee on Tuesday condemned Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget resolution, saying it will only add to record inflation.
Pelosi reaches deal with House moderates to advance Biden's $3.5T infrastructure goals
The House on Tuesday took a step forward on President Biden's infrastructure and social spending goals after Democratic leadership forged a deal with moderates who are leery of excessive spending.
Retirement swelled during the pandemic, more than expected, study shows
Older Americans were more likely to retire during the coronavirus pandemic, which forced millions of workers out of the labor force during its peak.
Amid Afghanistan mess, Biden spending agenda faces key test as moderate Dems, Pelosi face off
Democrats don't appear to have the votes to pass their $3.5 trillion budget resolution amid a standoff over infrastructure
$300K PPP fraud case ensnares daughter of Florida Dem seeking US House seat, report says
The daughter of the former mayor of Broward County, Florida, is accused of defrauding the federal COVID-19 relief program, according to a report.















