United States Senate

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The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, which, along with the United States House of Representatives—the lower chamber—constitutes the legislature of the United States. The Senate chamber is located in the north wing of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

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Senators Argued Over Hunter Biden Probe Hunter Biden may find his name in the headlines again. Politico reports that a key Senate committee is vowing to press forward with its investigation targeting Hunter. The probe would come despite.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published 2 hours ago

Nancy Pelosi Calls For Recovery Bill On Coronavirus Outbreak While Trump Wants $2 Trillion For Infrastructure U.S. Republican lawmakers are wary over Democratic plans to create another large spending bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Congress needs a bill related to the recovery of the outbreak.But Senate.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 days ago

Republicans Blame Impeachment For Distracting Government From Coronavirus President Donald Trump was criticized for his lack of preparation against the coronavirus outbreak. According to Business Insider, Republican allies said the president was distracted by impeachment... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 days ago


Historic $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Passes U.S. House The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a $2.2 trillion aid package. It is the largest in history according to reports at Reuters. The package is to help cope with the economic downturn.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 1 week ago

Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $2.2 trillion aid package - the largest in American history - to help people and businesses cope with the economic downturn inflicted by the coronavirus.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:40Published 1 week ago

House passes $2.2 trillion aid bill, sends to Trump Despite GOP congressman Thomas Massie attempting to delay the vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a $2.2 trillion aid package - the largest in American history - to help.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:21Published 1 week ago

Here's What's in the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill The bill was passed 96-0 in the Senate and is expected to pass in the House on Friday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 02:07Published 1 week ago

US House To Vote On Unprecedented Economic Aid Package The US House of Representatives is expected to pass an estimated $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill when it meets on Friday. The news comes after the Senate overwhelmingly approved the unprecedented.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago

House leaders spar ahead of Friday vote on aid package U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy issued partisan barbs Thursday, one day before the chamber is expected to pass the estimated $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:08Published 1 week ago

Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill For Coronavirus Crisis The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a $2 trillion bill aimed at helping Americans hurt by the coronavirus epidemic. The bill will also extend aid to industries, as well as providing billions of dollars.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

Pelosi anticipates bipartisan support for coronavirus bill in U.S. House The Democratic Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday said she expects "a strong bipartisan vote" on a $2 trillion rescue package, which Nancy Pelosi credited Democrats for winning.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:06Published 1 week ago

U.S. Senate offers $58 bln aid to airlines as they struggle to stay airborne The U.S. Senate offered struggling airlines unprecedented aid worth $58 billion that will helping cover their staff wages, as carriers around the world seek state support and turn passenger planes into.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

$2 tln U.S. stimulus fails to lift global stocks The U.S. has a $2 trillion stimulus package, but that wasn't enough to lift global stock markets Thursday. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published 1 week ago

Senate unanimously passes $2 trln relief bill The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill on Wednesday aimed at helping unemployed workers and industries hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:55Published 1 week ago

U.S. Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a $2 trillion bill aimed at helping unemployed workers and industries hurt by the coronavirus epidemic, as well as providing billions of dollars to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:25Published 1 week ago

Asian Markets Tread Cautiously SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stock markets made a cautious start on Thursday following two days of rallies, as investors await the passage and details of a $2 trillion stimulus package in the United.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

Tempers rise in U.S. Senate as vote nears on $2 trillion coronavirus bill U.S. senators were set to vote on a $2 trillion bipartisan package of legislation to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, although critics from the right and left.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:40Published 1 week ago

Donald Trump announces US coronavirus economic rescue bill President Donald Trump is touting an economic bill in response to the viral pandemic that has shut down businesses and crippled economies around the globe. The bill expands unemployment benefits and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 1 week ago

'Help is on the way': Senate to vote on $2 trillion aid U.S. senators were set to vote Wednesday on a $2 trillion bipartisan package of legislation to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, hoping it will become law quickly... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:20Published 1 week ago

Wall St. holds gain as Senate reaches stimulus deal Wall Street was on track for its first back-to-back daily gains since February as investors optimistically waited for movement on the Senate's $2 trillion economic stimulus package to battle damage.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:51Published 1 week ago

US reaches deal on $2 trillion aid package The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have struck an agreement on a sweeping two trillion US dollar measure to aid workers, businesses and a healthcare system strained by the rapidly.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:32Published 1 week ago

Senate reaches deal on $2 trillion relief package After days of tense partisan discussions, U.S.senators have reached an agreement on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:42Published 1 week ago

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