Republicans block Democratic effort to increase direct checks to $2,000

Republicans blocked a request by Democrats to pass the bill by unanimous consent.

• Dec 24, 2020

Congress passes $900 billion COVID-19 package

Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package late Monday after negotiating for months on a new round of stimulus. President Trump is now expected to sign it into law. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with details on what's in the deal.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 03:20

Trump issues wave of pardons

President Trump has issued more than a dozen pardons, including several former Republican Congress members; people who pleaded guilty as part of the Russia probe; and former Blackwater contractors convicted of killing civilians in Iraq. This comes as the president is holding off on signing the new $900 billion COVID-19 relief deal. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joined "CBSN AM" with more.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 08:08

$900 billion COVID-19 relief deal passed

After months of disagreement, Republicans and Democrats agreed to a $900 billion coronavirus compromise economic relief package. They also passed a $1.4 trillion bill to fund the government through next September. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 06:28

Congress approves $900 billion relief bill

Relief could come as early as next week for millions of American, now that Congress has passed a $900 billion stimulus bill that includes $600 direct checks. CBS News reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN to discuss what the bill includes.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 05:49

Congress reaches deal on COVID economic relief

Congressional leaders reached a deal Sunday on a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill, the first significant federal aid since April. As Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports, the bill includes another round of stimulus checks for some Americans, aid for schools, small businesses, and more.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:07

Congress expected to approve $900B relief bill

Lawmakers are expected to approve a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill by the end of the day. It will include $600 stimulus checks for many Americans and enhanced unemployment benefits. Heather Long of the Washington Post joined CBSN to explain why many experts don't think that'll be enough to stave off an economic slide in the long run.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 07:09

Pelosi and McConnell receive coronavirus vaccine

The top congressional leaders also encouraged other lawmakers to receive the vaccine as soon as possible.

• Dec 18, 2020

Congress nearing deal on COVID-19 aid package

A COVID-19 aid package with another round of stimulus checks appears to be right around the corner. The roughly $900 billion deal had been gridlocked for months. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill with what's expected to be in the bill.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 03:45

COVID-19 relief deal within reach

Democrats and Republicans have made concessions on a COVID-19 relief package, making the passage of a deal look more likely. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke to Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" about what to expect as talks progress and the implications of the concessions both sides made.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 08:44

Stimulus checks expected in COVID relief bill

Congressional leaders are negotiating a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill that is expected to include stimulus checks of about $600 per person. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and the Washington Post's Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the latest on the talks and when relief could be in the hands of Americans.

• Dec 16, 2020
• 14:09

Pelosi says members must wear a mask to speak on the House floor

Until now, members of Congress have been able to remove their masks when speaking on the House floor.

• Dec 16, 2020

McConnell says "we're getting closer and closer" to COVID relief deal

Top congressional leaders met for hours Tuesday afternoon and evening to discuss government funding and a relief bill.

• Dec 16, 2020

106 House Republicans join election lawsuit

More than half of House Republicans have thrown their support behind a Texas lawsuit challenging President-elect Joe Biden's projected victories in four key battleground states. This comes as Congress faces major hurdles on COVID relief and government funding. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 18:06

Pelosi: "Great progress" on COVID relief bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said during her weekly press conference Thursday that she believes the bipartisan group of lawmakers engaged in negotiations over a coronavirus​ relief bill are nearing a deal. "I think they've made great progress, and I salute them for that," Pelosi said. Watch her remarks.

• Dec 10, 2020
• 01:23

Pelosi says lawmakers have made "great progress" on COVID relief bill

Pelosi said that she had "great respect" for the bicameral, bipartisan group of lawmakers engaged in negotiations.

• Dec 10, 2020

Time running out to pass more COVID relief

With just nine days to go until the Senate adjourns until 2021, time is running out for more pandemic aid to be passed before key unemployment programs and eviction protections lapse at the end of December. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and Politico White House reporter and associate editor Anita Kumar spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where negotiations stand, plus the breaking news on a tax investigation into Hunter Biden.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 15:33

Mnuchin makes $916 billion offer to Pelosi for COVID relief bill

The Treasury secretary said he had spoken to the speaker about an offer as time runs out for Congress to pass a bill.

• Dec 9, 2020

Forbes releases its list of the world's most powerful women of 2020

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris made the list for the first time — claiming the No. 3 slot.

• Dec 8, 2020

Republicans refuse to acknowledge preparations for Biden's inauguration

GOP members of the joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies refused to affirm they are preparing for Biden's inauguration.

• Dec 8, 2020

Pelosi, McConnell nearing deal on stimulus

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are closing in on the framework for a coronavirus stimulus deal, after months of back-and-forth. The bill, which would help millions of struggling Americans, could be passed before Christmas. Nancy Cordes reports on the latest from Capitol Hill.

• Dec 5, 2020
• 02:08

Pelosi says COVID relief could be attached to omnibus funding bill

Members of Congress are negotiating over a coronavirus relief bill as well as a government funding bill.

• Dec 4, 2020

Lawmakers optimistic about COVID stimulus

As the pandemic continues to worsen in the United States, Washington appears more optimistic about the possibility of passing additional coronavirus aid. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what Americans should expect with key programs set to expire this month.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 12:25

Congress faces shutdown deadline

Time is running out for Congress to pass a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. Lawmakers have until December 11th, but are now reportedly considering a short-term stopgap bill instead. The Wall Street Journal's Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes joins CBSN "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the negotiations.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 07:39

Congressional Democrats back stimulus plan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer came forward to voice their support for a $908 billion stimulus proposal. The plan is less than half the $2 trillion the House Speaker had been seeking. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest on negotiations.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 07:02

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