Pension cuts are ‘not going to happen’: Biden announces federal bailout for troubled union pension fund Posted on December 8, 2022 (Updated December 8, 2022) by Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY A $36 billion bailout for a troubled pension fund will help more than 350,000 truck drivers, warehouse workers, construction workers and others.
Many Democrats are furious over Trump’s acquittal, but President Biden just wants to move on Posted on February 15, 2021 (Updated February 15, 2021) by Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY President Joe Biden is eager to put Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the past and focus on the issues that will make or break his own presidency.
Democrats officially introduce impeachment article; Republicans block 25th Amendment resolution Posted on January 11, 2021 (Updated January 12, 2021) by Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY House Republicans blocked a resolution encouraging Trump's removal through the 25th Amendment while Democrats introduced a new impeachment article.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries draws inspiration from both the Bible and Biggie Smalls. Can he unite Democrats’ warring factions? Posted on December 21, 2020 by Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is widely seen as a potential successor to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has said the next term is her last.
Trump’s State of the Union: Several Democrats skipping speech, others ready to hammer health care Posted on February 4, 2020 (Updated February 5, 2020) by Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY Some Democrats are boycotting the State of the Union address over impeachment while those attending are trying to put the focus on health care.
Murkowski says she’s a ‘no’ vote on calling witnesses, virtually assuring Bolton, Mulvaney won’t appear at Trump trial Posted on January 31, 2020 (Updated January 31, 2020) by Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, announced Friday she will not vote to call witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.