The ruling is seen as a win for landlords who said the moratorium violated their rights as property owners. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. A federal judge in Texas ruled that an eviction moratorium put into place by the... >>>

A Senate official's ruling against Democrats' $15 minimum wage hike in the next coronavirus bill has revived calls to end the Senate filibuster. Democrats are trying to pass the legislation through reconciliation, a fast-track process that... >>>

Sanders said he would introduce a plan to end tax breaks for large corporations and set up incentives for small businesses to implement a pay hike.Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough ruled that a $15 minimum wage violated the strict... >>>

Biden must decide whether to change the rules or change the subject.On the one hand the ruling saves Democrats from an internal battle between the vast majority of their House and Senate members who favor the $15 minimum wage and the few who don’t,... >>>

The guidance from the parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, was communicated privately to key Senate offices and confirmed by aides in both parties. It could be a major setback for liberals hoping to use Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief bill as the... >>>

If Harris refuses, Democrats will have to introduce the wage hike as a standalone bill. The bill would likely require at least 10 Republican Senators' support. Thus far, Republicans haven't supported the measure.Elizabeth MacDonough is the... >>>

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that the federal moratorium on evictions is unconstitutional, according to court documents. © Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images A demonstrator holds up a sign as he listens to speakers during a 'Resist... >>>

"It appears he's earned himself a primary," said New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.Now, two months later, he’s embroiled in two major scandals and facing a daily onslaught of questions about deaths in nursing homes, accusations of... >>>

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that he would “absolutely” support Donald Trump if he were the Republican Party’s nominee for president in 2024. His remarks, in a Fox News interview, marked an about-face from less than two weeks >>>

President Joe Biden told "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell earlier this month that he didn't think the minimum wage hike would ultimately be included. The hike is "not going to occur because of the rules of the United States Senate," >>>

The House passed a bill that would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ Americans after days of heated debate Three Republicans voted with all Democrats on the measure, which the House also passed two years ago but languished in the... >>>

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he would "absolutely" support former President Donald Trump if he became the GOP presidential nominee in 2024, a notable commitment following his recent blistering critiques of the former... >>>

USA-SAUDI-ARABIA-BIDEN-SALMAN: Biden talks with King Salman, advocates transparency with Ryad © Reuters / Jonathan Ernst BIDEN S 'INTERVIEW WITH KING SALMAN, PROMOTES TRANSPARENCY WITH RYAD WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Joe Biden met with... >>>

The FBI is offering a $250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Russian figure and Konstantin Kilimnik for interfering with the U.S. political system. The FBI's Washington Field posted to Twitter that Kilimnik is wanted for... >>>

Democrats waited for confirmation they could include a $15 per hour minimum wage in their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package under budget reconciliation. The process allows the Senate to pass bills with a simple majority — in this case with no >>>