Reliable Sources: All eyes on Congress as vote on Kavanaugh draws near
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Trump told Pence "you can either go down in history as a patriot, or you can go down in history as a p---y" before certification vote in Congress, The New York Times reported
Throughout their tenure, the two have rarely clashed, with Vice President Mike Pence providing a silent, stoic support for Trump's agenda. President Donald Trump listens to Vice President Mike Pence during a news confere.....»»
CareFirst"s PAC will suspend contributions to electoral vote objectors
CareFirst Associates' Political Action Committee will suspend any contributions to members of Congress who voted against the certification of the Electoral College results last week. The CareFirst PAC, which has ties to Maryland's largest health ins.....»»
Video shows Trump supporters brawling with police ahead of Congress vote to certify Biden"s win
Many gathered in Washington DC on Tuesday, answering a call from the president, who continues to dispute the v.....»»
Senate overrides Trump veto of defense spending bill, securing nearly $60M for Wright-Patt
U.S. Congress has voted to override President Donald Trump's veto of a new defense bill that includes nearly $60 million for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. With an overwhelming 81-13 vote by the U.S. Senate on Friday, the Fiscal Year 2021 Nationa.....»»
Pence"s former top aide said that Trump is "encouraging" violence on the day Congress votes to seal the 2020 presidential election results
President Trump has promised his supporters there would be a "wild" rally in the capital on the day Congress will vote to approve the election result. Supporters of President Donald Trump.....»»
Mitch McConnell says the Senate will consider Trump"s demand for $2,000 stimulus checks but rejects initial vote
Trump refused to sign Congress' $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill for nearly a week while demanding that the legisl.....»»
Trump Vetoes Defense Spending Bill; Congress To Vote Again
President Donald Trump vetoed the annual defense policy bill on Wednesday, which authorizes more than $740 billion in spending and outlines Pentagon policy, according to The Associated Press. read more.....»»
The bill that includes the coronavirus relief package also has a provision that makes illegal streaming a felony
Congress did not see the more than 5,000 pages of the omnibus package until a few hours before they were set to vote on it. Printer and internet snafus held up the release of Congress' latest st.....»»
Congress is voting on more small business funding. Here"s what"s different this time.
The latest stimulus package set for a vote on Monday includes $284 billion for small businesses, including $15 billion for entertainment venues. The proposed stimulus package includes $284 billion for small businesses. .....»»
Chuck Schumer suggests Congress could vote on $900 billion stimulus package on Sunday after lawmakers break stalemate on Fed lending
The package is expected to include $600 stimulus checks, $300 federal unemployment benefits, funds for vaccine distribution, and small business aid. Senate Minority .....»»
MLB owners approve plan to start season around July 4 without fans, players union to vote
The Major League Baseball owners have approved a plan that would have baseball games start up again around July 4, according to sources for the Associated Press according to WPXI. The next step is for the player’s union to vote on the plan. Exac.....»»
Exclusive: Boeing eyes major bond issue to raise funds - sources
Boeing Co is working with investment banks on a multibillion-dollar bond-fueled financing package, aiming to shore up its balance sheet amid a sharp travel downturn from the pandemic, three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday......»»
MCU maker Holtek eyes 17% sequential revenue growth in 2Q20
Taiwan-based MCU maker Holtek Semiconductor expects its revenues for the second quarter of 2020 to rise 17% sequentially to over NT$1.2 billion (US$39.98 million) on robust shipments for healthcare applications, according to company sources......»»
House Democrats propose allowing members to vote by proxy because of the coronavirus, but some Republicans oppose the plan
Alex Wong/Getty Images The coronavirus outbreak complicates how members of Congress do their job. Votes require lawmakers to travel from across the country to Washingto.....»»
Senate moves toward possible Tuesday coronavirus vote, Pelosi sees deal "on principles"
The U.S. Congress on Monday inched towar.....»»
Trump hopes for deal in U.S. Congress on small business program, vote possible in Senate Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he hoped negotiators in Congress would reach a deal to provide more aid for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, with a vote possible in the Senate on Tuesday......»»
Atlantia unit eyes govt guarantee scheme to fight virus impact - sources
The motorway unit of Italian infrastructure group Atlantia is considering tapping government-backed liquidity to temper the impact of coronavirus on its business, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday......»»
Sources: J.C. Penney eyes bankruptcy as recovery hopes fade
The Plano, Texas-based company has access to enough cash to survive in the months ahead, even as revenue dries up because .....»»
Treasury wants warrants, repayment from major U.S. airlines on 30% of grant money: sources
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told major airlines on Friday he wants them to repay some of the $25 billion in cash grants the U.S. Congress approved last month to cover payroll costs, three industry officials briefed on the matter told Reuters......»»