In pictures: Colin Powell’s funeral
The funeral for Colin Powell, a trailblazing military leader who went on to become the United States' first Black secretary of state, is underway.
Democratic leaders race to resolve demands from moderates as they push for votes on social safety net and infrastructure bills
House Democratic leadership is scrambling to try to address concerns from a group of moderate Democrats that threaten to once again delay the timeline for votes on President Joe Biden's sweeping social safety net plan and a separate infrastructure bill, the latest sign of the obstacles facing the party as it pushes to enact its
Biden turns the screws on Democrats with a call for the House to pass his economic agenda ‘right now’
President Joe Biden ramped up the pressure on his Capitol Hill allies on Friday, calling on the House to pass both his massive infrastructure bill and sweeping climate and social safety net bill "right now."
Biden says his plans are working after October jobs report beats expectations
President Joe Biden touted the progress the US is making in recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, and cited his economic agenda as the reason, after the jobs recovery gathered some steam last month and employers added 531,000 positions in October.
Jill Biden kicking off ‘nationwide’ child vaccine effort
First lady Jill Biden plans to embark on a "nationwide effort" to encourage Covid-19 vaccinations for children 5 to 11 years old next week, her office announced Friday.
Colin Powell to be honored Friday at private funeral held at Washington National Cathedral
Gen. Colin Powell, the late former secretary of state and Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, will be honored Friday at a private funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral.
The moment has come for Biden and Pelosi to close the deal on his sweeping agenda
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House expected to hold Build Back Better and infrastructure votes Friday
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How to watch CNN’s coverage of Colin Powell’s funeral
The Washington National Cathedral on Friday will host a funeral for the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died on October 18 from complications from Covid-19.