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Pelosi telegraphs third coronavirus funding bill amid scramble to calm markets

March 13, 2020

Pelosi telegraphs third coronavirus funding bill amid scramble to calm markets

As she told Democratic members that the House of Representatives was close to a "bipartisan agreement" on a second bill to fight the coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., also telegraphed overnight that the chamber would begin work on a third coronavirus-related spending measure.

Former US attorney: Republicans caving to pressure from DOJ on FISA bill

March 12, 2020

Former US attorney: Republicans caving to pressure from DOJ on FISA bill

A new Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) bill passed on Wednesday to extend surveillance powers in the wake of abuses "doesn't fix anything," former Senate Judiciary Committee counsel and Utah U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman said Thursday.

Pelosi says Dem coronavirus package could be released this week, as Schumer attacks Trump

March 10, 2020

Pelosi says Dem coronavirus package could be released this week, as Schumer attacks Trump

In a press conference with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday evening, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters that the House version of a new coronavirus bill could be released this week, although it is unlikely it will be able to pass until after the upcoming congressional recess.

Trump signs $8.3B coronavirus spending bill: 'It’s an unforeseen problem'

March 6, 2020

Trump signs $8.3B coronavirus spending bill: 'It’s an unforeseen problem'

The legislation represents the culmination of a widely-bipartisan effort at a time when Washington, D.C. is bitterly polarized.

House easily passes $8.3B spending bill to battle coronavirus outbreak

March 4, 2020

House easily passes $8.3B spending bill to battle coronavirus outbreak

The House easily passed an $8.3 billion supplemental spending bill Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that threatens a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.

Steve Scalise says FISA violations should mean jail time: Durham should 'literally name names'

February 26, 2020

Steve Scalise says FISA violations should mean jail time: Durham should 'literally name names'

House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. is calling for a broad reform to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) process after alleged abuses during the course of the Russia investigation.

Josh Hawley: Coronavirus outbreak was 'epic failure' by China, but Americans should not panic

February 26, 2020

Josh Hawley: Coronavirus outbreak was 'epic failure' by China, but Americans should not panic

There needs to be an "all hands on deck effort" from here on out to combat the coronavirus in the United States, Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Wednesday.

Sens. Cruz, Shaheen propose sanctions against Lebanese officials over American prisoner

February 24, 2020

Sens. Cruz, Shaheen propose sanctions against Lebanese officials over American prisoner

Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, have introduced a biting new sanctions bill aimed at senior Lebanese officials involved in the holding of U.S. citizens -- in response to the detention and torture of 57-year-old American citizen Amer Fakhoury.

Rep. Chip Roy: Helping our border security agents forge a 'clear path' forward

February 18, 2020

Rep. Chip Roy: Helping our border security agents forge a 'clear path' forward

One of the lesser-known but serious obstacles impeding Border Patrol and local law enforcement from doing their jobs is the lack of their ability to see and move freely along the river.

Chris Wallace: Trump should not have weighed in on Barr, Roger Stone sentence

February 13, 2020

Chris Wallace: Trump should not have weighed in on Barr, Roger Stone sentence

President Trump should not have weighed in on his former adviser Roger Stone's trial, "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace said Thursday.