When Joe Manchin stepped to the podium in the US Capitol on Monday afternoon, the hope among Democrats was that he was going to announce that he supported the $1.75 trillion social safety net bill — a moment that would virtually ensure passage of the …
Manchin warns he may vote against Biden social safety net plan as he criticizes key aspects
Senator Joe Manchin, the pivotal voice who could determine the fate of President Joe Biden’s agenda, said he plans to provide “clarity” later on Monday on where he sees his party’s massive economic plan headed.
Inside the court: A historic three hours that could decide the future of abortion rights
The Supreme Court was more than two hours into arguments over a Texas abortion law when Justice Elena Kagan ignited the tension that had been slowly building in the courtroom.
Trump tells backers to ‘get out and vote’ for Youngkin in Virginia governor’s race
Former President Donald Trump said in a statement Monday that he and Glenn Youngkin, the Republican nominee in Virginia’s governor’s race, “get along very well together and strongly believe in many of the same policies.”
Here are the major 2021 races to watch
Voters across the country head to the polls Tuesday to decide a series of races that will test the national political landscape and the direction of the Democratic Party a year into Joe Biden’s presidency.
Jayapal says House progressives ready to ‘pass both bills’ without commitment from Manchin and Sinema
Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal on Monday said her caucus is ready to move forward on two bills key to President Joe Biden’s agenda “as soon as tomorrow,” a significant concession after previously seeking direct assurances from D…
Liberal justices warn that guns, same-sex marriage and religious rights could face limits if Texas wins abortion case
Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned that constitutional rights enshrined in Supreme Court decisions concerning gun rights, same-sex marriage, birth control and other contentious issues could be open to attack depending on how the court handled the Texas abo…
Biden apologizes to world leaders for Trump’s exit from Paris accords
President Joe Biden issued a plea and a warning to global leaders to take forceful action on climate change when he addressed the United Nations’ climate summit in Glasgow on Monday, as his own climate ambitions hang in the balance.
Psaki tests positive for Covid, last saw Biden Tuesday
White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who dropped off President Joe Biden’s international trip shortly before he departed, has tested positive for coronavirus after members of her household did, she said in a statement Sunday.
Biden says US ‘continuing to suffer’ from Trump’s decision to pull out of Iran nuclear deal
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the United States is “continuing to suffer” from former President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.