Republican lawmakers have stressed that some past aid to state and local governments remains unspent and revenues have rebounded after slumping when the coronavirus first hit.
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Biden administration to start processing asylum seekers forced by Trump to ‘Remain in Mexico’
Before Trump took office, asylum seekers and others applying for protection in the U.S. were generally allowed to wait with family in the states for their hearings.
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Democrats push Biden’s relief bill through House panels as Republicans attack it
Republicans say the relief package is too costly, economically damaging and overtly partisan.
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Biden’s dilemma in virus aid fight: Go big or go bipartisan
The president insists he will not budge on delivering $1,400 stimulus checks to individuals.
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Biden meets with House Democrats in push for $1.9 trillion plan
The Friday votes signal a more partisan effort underway pursuing final passage of Biden’s relief package through a narrow majority.
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Biden strikes tough tone on Russia in diplomatic push
Biden also says he will halt the withdrawal of U.S. troops stationed in Germany, end support for Saudi Arabia’s military offensive in Yemen and make support for LBTGQ rights a cornerstone of U.S. diplomacy.
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Biden, at National Prayer Breakfast, calls out ‘political extremism’
The breakfast gave the nation’s second Catholic president a chance to talk about his vision of faith as a force for good.
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Bidens bring unexpected piece of furniture to White House
A crib has been set up in the family residence for the president’s youngest grandchild, Beau Biden Jr., son of Hunter Biden.
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Biden plans to boost U.S. admissions of refugees after Trump slashed cap
Biden plans to announce that he will increase the cap on the number of refugees to more than eight times the level at which the Trump administration left it.
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Biden, Yellen call Republican virus aid plan insufficient as Democrats push ahead
Democrats vote Tuesday to start a process for approving the president’s bill on their own, with or without Republican support, even as talks continue on potential adjustments.