Kelsey Snell

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said discussions included payments to small businesses, loan guarantees for industries like airlines and hotels, and a stimulus package for workers.

The House is in recess, but senators return to Washington this week to take up the House-passed financial aid bill to address the economic threat to workers posed by the coronavirus.

After marathon negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration, the parties agreed on a new coronavirus package. Can Mitch McConnell bring along enough GOP senators?

The speaker was unable to get a vote late Thursday on legislation that includes paid sick leave, nutrition aid and assistance for states, including unemployment and Medicaid costs.

Democratic lawmakers rejected the chief proposal floated by President Trump to cut payroll taxes and instead offered proposals for paid sick leave, expanded unemployment aid, small business grants.

In a press conference, the Vermont senator acknowledged calls for him to drop his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination but said he plans to debate former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday.

Sen. Bernie Sanders is fighting re-establish his spot as the front-runnner as the Democratic presidential primary race tightens.

Lawmakers voiced concern Friday about the Trump administration's messaging on the outbreak. They backed the medical response, but pressed for more information and test kits from public health experts.

Michael Bloomberg's first debate performance didn't go well, but he continues to pour millions into television ads in Super Tuesday states — an advantage other Democrats are not taking lightly.

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg says three women who have signed nondisclosure agreements about comments he allegedly made can be released from those contracts and speak out.

Some Democrats say the success of Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar in New Hampshire signals a growing energy among moderates. Others worry about a divided focus.

Centrist Democrats in Congress weigh in on Bernie Sanders' win in the New Hampshire primary, and how the results of moderates Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar position the Party in November.

The Senate is expected to vote, mostly along party lines, to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

The situation in President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate is fluid. Senators narrowly voted to not call witnesses — and Sen. Roy Blunt says the final vote is expected next Wednesday.

House Democrats are wrapping up their case in favor of President Trump's removal from office. Starting Saturday, Trump's legal team will launch its defense in the impeachment trial.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is working to finalize the rules in President Trump's impeachment trial, as Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gears up for a fight to allow witnesses.

The Senate majority leader is now planning for each side in the impeachment trial to have 24 hours to present their case, spread over three days.

The historic vote to officially send the Senate the articles of impeachment will allow a Senate trial to begin in the coming days.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed House Democrats of her plans in a closed door meeting Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he expected the Senate trial to start next Tuesday.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send articles of impeachment to the Senate and name the impeachment managers for the House this week.