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Congress Meets to Certify Election
Jan.07 -- Lawmakers are voting to certify Joe Biden’s election victory after a day of chaos and drama. A pro-Trump mob stormed Capitol Hill, leaving at least 4 people dead and 13 protesters arrested. President Donald Trump eventually...
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U.S. Stands on Brink of Shutdown as Stimulus Talks Drag On
Dec.18 -- Congress faces a midnight deadline to approve a pandemic relief bill as part of a larger government spending plan in order to avoid a U.S. government shutdown. Bloomberg’s Kevin Cirilli reports on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
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House Democrats To Hold Historically Slim Majority
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters he's "concerned" about Democrats' slim majority in the chamber.
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Pelosi: 'Sympathetic' to Move to Lift SALT Cap in Biden Bill
Apr.01 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signals support for a move to put a repeal of the $10,000 cap on state and local tax, or SALT, deductions in the infrastructure and social-spending program that Democrats are hoping to pass as soon as...
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Pelosi Wants Biden Bills Vote as Manchin Questions Cost
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will push ahead for votes this week for President Joe Biden’s two spending bills as Senator Joe Manchin and moderate Democrats question the bills’ costs and economic impact. Bloomberg Government’s Emily Wilkins...
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Trump’s Guilt ‘Unmistakable’ in Inciting Rio, Democrats Say
Feb.02 -- The nine Democratic House Impeachment managers filed an 80-page brief Tuesday outlining their case against Donald Trump, saying there is no question Trump incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Bloomberg...
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Pelosi, Moderate Democrats Disagree on Infrastructure Vote
Aug.24 -- Talks between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a group of centrist Democrats will resume on Tuesday as they seek a path forward on President Joe Biden’s economic agenda. Bloomberg’s Joe Mathieu reports.
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Doomsday Clock for U.S. Debt Ticks
Oct.06 -- The Democrats' third bid to suspend the debt ceiling appears to be set to fail today due to uniform Republican opposition. Bloomberg’s Enda Curran reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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Biden Hopes to Reach Deal on Economic Agenda This Week
President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats moved closer to a deal on his economic agenda, but some House lawmakers see differences that could take a while to resolve. Bloomberg’s Joe Mathieu reports.
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Biden to Talk With Democrats at Capitol Before Europe Trip
President Joe Biden will meet with House Democrats on Capitol Hill Thursday before leaving for summits in Europe as disputes persist on a framework for his economic agenda. Bloomberg Government’s Jack Fitzpatrick has the details.
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Debt Ceiling Leaves Democrats With a Reconciliation Decision
Sep.20 -- Democrats on Capitol Hill face questions this week on how to proceed on the debt ceiling and infrastructure spending with President Joe Biden’s economic agenda hanging in the balance. Bloomberg’s Annmarie Hordern reports.
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U.S. Shutdown Looms on Battle Over Stopgap Measure
The federal government faces a potential weekend shutdown as Congressional Democrats and Republicans work towards passage of a stopgap funding bill before Friday's deadline. Bloomberg Government's Jack Fitzpatrick has the details.
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House Passes Bill Clearing Way to Quick Debt Ceiling Fix
Legislation passed the House Tuesday night that gives Democrats one-time fast track authority to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. Bloomberg Government's Emily Wilkins has the details.
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Senate Averts Shutdown With Stopgap Spending Measure
The Senate passed a stopgap spending measure Thursday night in a bipartisan 69-28 vote to avert a U.S. government shutdown. Bloomberg Government's Emily Wilkins has the details.
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Yellen Says 'America Must Pay Its Bills on Time'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterates her call for Congress to raise the federal debt limit as she delivers written testimony Tuesday before the Senate Banking Committee.
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Portman Says Senate Gun Bill Isn't a Red Flag Law
Ohio Senator Rob Portman, a Republican, joined Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling today regarding handgun permits in major cities. The Senator says the ruling will have no impact on bipartisan gun-safety...
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House Speaker Pelosi, Ukraine's Zelenskiy Meet in Kyiv
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday during a previously unannounced visit to Kyiv by a delegation of Congressional Democrats. (Zelenskiy speaks in Ukrainian with English subtitles.)
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Jack Lew: 9/11 Bill 'Very Bad Legislation'
Sept. 29 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew discusses his displeasure with the bill allowing victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia for its involvement in the Sept. 11 attacks. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Gura on "Bloomberg ‹GO›."
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Sen. Perdue Says Trump Hit His Stride Tuesday Night
Mar.01 -- Sen. David Perdue, a member of the Senate Budget Committee and a Republican from Georgia, offers his thoughts on President Donald Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress and looks at the potential for tax reform. He...
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Did Trump's Speech Highlight GOP Differences?
Mar.01 -- President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, returning to themes from his campaign on infrastructure and jobs. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli examines reaction from Republicans and how Trump may proceed on tax and...
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Dershowitz Says American People Want Truth on Trump
May.17 -- Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz examines the political options available to the U.S. Congress to handle investigations into the Trump Administration. He speaks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg...
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Rep. Nunes Recuses Himself From House Russia Probe
Apr.06 -- Representative Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is recusing himself from the investigation of Russia's involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli reports on...
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Rep. Pelosi Taking Blame for Dems' House Defeats
Jun.22 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is facing criticism from some of her fellow Democrats following losses in four special elections to fill House seats vacated by individuals called to serve in the Trump Administration....
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Rep. Hensarling Wants Fed Policy Normalization
Jul.12 -- Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and a Republican from Texas, previews the main topics he intends to discuss during today's testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. He speaks with...