ABC's George StephanopoulosGeorge Robert StephanopoulosABC to host Trump town hall on September 15; Biden yet to respond Deputy campaign manager says Biden has not been tested for COVID-19 Meadows: Trump coronavirus therapeutic announcement intended to put the 'heat' on bureaucrats MORE asked Schumer on "This Week" whether the orders Trump signed after negotiations with Congress fell apart were legal. … [Read more...] about Schumer declines to say whether Trump executive orders are legal: They don’t ‘do the job’
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind – Trump, Biden battle over vaccine, economy; Congress returns
The presence of the campaign has also helped to derail negotiations toward another massive COVID-19 relief package, which have been largely dormant for nearly a month after talks broke down due to its potential size and scope. Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiDiscord over state and local funds plagues coronavirus talks The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - VP nominee Harris, VP Pence crisscross Wisconsin today Trump campaign works to set narrative ahead of pivotal debates with Biden MORE (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerSchumer calls for investigation into reports of campaign finance improprieties by DeJoy's former company Companies developing COVID-19 vaccines planning to issue joint safety pledge Schumer calls for accountability in Daniel Prude death in Rochester MORE (D-N.Y.), want any package to eclipse $2 trillion, while White House negotiators have refused to budge north of $1.3 … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind – Trump, Biden battle over vaccine, economy; Congress returns
Emboldened Democrats haggle over 2021 agenda
Sen. Ron WydenRonald (Ron) Lee WydenFive things to know about Trump's payroll tax deferral House Democrat offers measures to block Trump's payroll tax deferral Hillicon Valley: Russia 'amplifying' concerns around mail-in voting to undermine election | Facebook and Twitter take steps to limit Trump remarks on voting | Facebook to block political ads ahead of election MORE (D-Ore.), who would be slated to become chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has been working this Congress on legislation to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and is expected to take the lead on the issue if Democrats regain the majority. … [Read more...] about Emboldened Democrats haggle over 2021 agenda
Senate to vote on scaled-down coronavirus relief package
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellNew bill could upend protections against COVID-related lawsuits McConnell tells voters 'not to worry about your vote not counting' in November Moms are running on empty, but hungry for change MORE (R-Ky.) said on Tuesday that he will force a vote on a GOP coronavirus relief package after weeks of closed-door talks between Republican senators and the White House. … [Read more...] about Senate to vote on scaled-down coronavirus relief package
Senate GOP unveils slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The bill is not expected to get the 60 votes needed to ultimately pass the Senate, but GOP leaders are hoping to secure 51 Republican votes. Majority support from Senate Republicans would be a symbolic victory that would let them showcase their unity after weeks of deep divisions within the conference foiled previous GOP plans to force messaging votes on the PPP and unemployment insurance. … [Read more...] about Senate GOP unveils slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
