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Trump says coronavirus relief aid shouldn't go to sanctuary cities, teases upcoming travel

April 29, 2020

Trump says coronavirus relief aid shouldn't go to sanctuary cities, teases upcoming travel

President Trump on Wednesday said he doesn’t believe any financial aid included in a future economic package should go to sanctuary cities or states.

Dems resist Senate GOP push to confirm judges, including ex-Kavanaugh clerk, amid coronavirus

April 29, 2020

Dems resist Senate GOP push to confirm judges, including ex-Kavanaugh clerk, amid coronavirus

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Wednesday joined a growing chorus of Democrats calling on Senate Republicans to pause their efforts to confirm federal judges when the Senate returns on May 4 amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying the GOP seems less interested in passing further measures to combat the virus than they are in putting more of President Trump's nominees on the federal bench.

McConnell says senators will return Monday: Many 'brave Americans' are working and we can too

April 29, 2020

McConnell says senators will return Monday: Many 'brave Americans' are working and we can too

If essential employees and health care workers on the front lines of the battle against coronavirus are working, then the Senate will too, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., asserted Wednesday.

McConnell vows next coronavirus aid bill 'won't pass the Senate' without business liability protection

April 28, 2020

McConnell vows next coronavirus aid bill 'won't pass the Senate' without business liability protection

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told Fox News Tuesday he will not consider any additional coronavirus aid legislation unless it includes liability or litigation protections for businesses and employees seeking to come back to work.

Reporter's Notebook: In age of coronavirus, how soon is too soon for Congress to return?

April 28, 2020

Reporter's Notebook: In age of coronavirus, how soon is too soon for Congress to return?

“I look forward to seeing all my colleagues next Monday,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said this week, as some in Congress wondered if it was as much a declaration as it was a threat.

House, Senate poised to return to Capitol Hill next week

April 27, 2020

House, Senate poised to return to Capitol Hill next week

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that the Senate will reconvene May 4, in-person, and will modify routines on Capitol Hill in “smart and safe” way amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Cuomo: New York has been 'bailing out' other states for decades

April 27, 2020

Cuomo: New York has been 'bailing out' other states for decades

New York’s Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday New York has been “bailing out” other states for decades as he pressed the federal government for more relief to state and local governments amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New York Rep. Peter King blasts McConnell over bankruptcy suggestion: 'We subsidize Kentucky'

April 24, 2020

New York Rep. Peter King blasts McConnell over bankruptcy suggestion: 'We subsidize Kentucky'

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., ripped Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on "The Story" Friday for suggesting that states hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic declare bankruptcy rather than ask for a federal bailout.

House Republican dubs Mitch McConnell the 'Marie Antoinette of the Senate'

April 24, 2020

House Republican dubs Mitch McConnell the 'Marie Antoinette of the Senate'

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., had some harsh words for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., after the latter suggested that state governments should be able to declare bankruptcy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pelosi slams McConnell for resisting funding for hard-hit states: 'What's gotten into him?'

April 24, 2020

Pelosi slams McConnell for resisting funding for hard-hit states: 'What's gotten into him?'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi drew battle lines Friday for the next negotiation for coronavirus stimulus funds insisting that state and local governments must get federal funds to safeguard the jobs of public employees and first responders.