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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is throwing support to Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, amid calls for her to be stripped of her leadership role in Congress because she voted for former President Donald Trump’s impeachment. "Liz Cheney is a leader with deep convictions and the courage to act on them," McConnell said in a statement to CNN. "She is an important leader in our party and in our nation. I am grateful for her service and look forward to continuing to work with her on the crucial issues facing our nation." Republicans including Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, have called on her to step ...

A group of 10 moderate Republicans will meet with Joe Biden on Monday The 10 want to discuss a counter to his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package  'In the spirit of bipartisanship and unity, we have developed a COVID-19 relief framework that builds on prior COVID assistance laws,' they wrote in a letter The group, who will propose an alternative bill of $600 billion, includes Senators Mitt Romney of Utah, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska  Senator Bernie Sanders, however, said it's more important to get a deal passed now to get relief to Americans rather than work in ...

Politics live updates: McConnell supports Cheney; Republicans meet with Biden on COVID relief Maureen Groppe, Nicholas Wu, Joey Garrison, John Fritze and Ledyard King, USA TODAY Joe Biden introduces $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan with $1,400 stimulus checks Replay Video UP NEXT Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is throwing support to Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, amid calls for her to be stripped of her leadership role in Congress because she voted for former President Donald Trump’s impeachment. "Liz Cheney is a leader with deep convictions and the courage to act on th...

Covid-19: Snowstorm Disrupts Vaccinations Across Northeast Last Updated Feb. 17, 2021, 5:54 p.m. ETFeb. 17, 2021, 5:54 p.m. ET The spread of the virus is slowing in U.S. nursing homes. Republican senators who want to scale back aid in the next coronavirus relief package will meet with President Biden. Here’s what you need to know: -0:00 New York City Postpones Vaccine Appointments Ahead of Storm Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city would postpone Covid-19 vaccinations scheduled for Monday and suspend in-person learning for the day after winter storm conditions were forecast for the area. “...

3-MIN READ Republicans Urge Slimmer COVID-19 Bill As Democrats Ready Biden Plan Ten moderate Republican U.S. senators urged Democratic President Joe Biden on Sunday to significantly downsize his $1.9 trillion COVID19 relief package to win bipartisan support as Democrats in Congress prepared to push ahead with his plan this week. FOLLOW US ON: WASHINGTON: Ten moderate Republican U.S. senators urged Democratic President Joe Biden on Sunday to significantly downsize his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package to win bipartisan support as Democrats in Congress prepared to push ahead with his pl...