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Backers of the president's ambitious stimulus plan say it will help struggling families and businesses, but critics say it goes too far.

Powell warned it will take time to put millions of jobless Americans back to work, while also downplaying inflation threats.

Some Republicans are arguing that former President Donald Trump should not face a Senate impeachment trial because he's a private citizen. That was argued before — and rejected narrowly — in 1876.

New claims for state unemployment benefits dipped last week but remained high, showcasing the economic challenges facing President Biden.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says people who refused to wear masks during last week's security lockdown created "a superspreader event ON TOP of a domestic terrorist attack."

Local politicians from both sides of the aisle are calling for peace after a throng of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol building following an inflammatory speech by the president.

GOP Rep. Kevin Brady announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. It follows a positive diagnosis for fellow Texan Republican Rep. Kay Granger.

The vice president will preside as the Electoral College vote count is tallied. The ceremonial role puts him crosswise with President Trump, who refuses to acknowledge his loss.

The nearly $900 billion package includes an extension of jobless aid. The president's criticisms of the bill, including that relief payments would be too small, caught much of Washington by surprise.

President Trump has introduced a round of Christmas chaos that imperils direct payments to millions of Americans suffering due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.