Claudia Grisales

Claudia Grisales appears in the following:

Congressional Tensions With Trump Boil Over After Violence On Capitol Hill

Friday, January 08, 2021

Lawmakers continue to demand answers and accountability following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. House Democrats are considering another impeachment of President Trump.

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Top Capitol Security Officials Resign After Insurrection Under Pressure From Lawmakers

Thursday, January 07, 2021

Lawmakers took aim at top Capitol security officials the day after a mob of pro-Trump extremists breached the building and forced evacuations. Now top Capitol security officials have quit.

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How Pro-Trump Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol Affected Electoral Vote Certification

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

NPR's congressional reporter discusses Congress' return to the electoral count and what the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol might mean for the U.S. politics.

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With Capitol Grounds Cleared, Congress Will Attempt To Resume Electoral Count

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

NPR's congressional correspondent shares the latest developments of the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

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Called A 'Traitor' By Trump Supporters, Romney Says President 'Disrespected' Voters

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

GOP Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah was confronted in an airport by supporters of President Trump. But Romney saved his stronger words for Trump himself.

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Here Are The Republicans Challenging Congress' Tally Of Election Results

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

Republicans will see more than 100 of their House members and over a dozen GOP senators object to the election results. Those objections are highly unlikely to prevail.

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After Threatening To Derail It, Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Package Into Law

Sunday, December 27, 2020

President Trump has signed a massive COVID-19 relief and omnibus spending package, deputy press secretary Judd Deere said Sunday night on Twitter.

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What Are President Trump's Objections To The COVID-19 Relief Package?

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Two unemployment programs have expired because President Trump has not signed the COVID-19 relief package that was overwhelmingly passed by both the Senate and the House.

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Trump's Threat To Veto Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Leaves Congress In Chaos

Thursday, December 24, 2020

President Trump called a new relief bill a "disgrace" and left Washington, D.C. If he doesn't sign it by Monday, Congress will need to pass a stopgap measure to keep the government from shutting down.

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Trump Criticism Jeopardizes Latest Pandemic Relief Package

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

President Trump threw the fate of the coronavirus relief and government spending bill into question with an unexpected set of demands. Congressional leaders are scrambling.

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Trump Vetoes Defense Bill, Setting Up Congressional Vote To Potentially Override Him

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

President Trump has vetoed the annual defense bill, which has won congressional approval 60 years straight. Now, Congress will move to override that veto.

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Congress Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, But Members Fight Over Who Should Have Priority

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Top leaders and rank-and-file members are getting the first wave of COVID-19 vaccines. It could speed up the return to business as usual. But some lawmakers say members should wait behind others.

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After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal

Monday, December 21, 2020

The nearly $900 billion package includes a new round of direct payments to qualifying Americans, a boost in weekly unemployment benefits; and funds for small-business aid and vaccine distribution.

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COVID-19 Relief Deal Stalled As Trump Signs 2-Day Stopgap Bill To Avoid Shutdown

Friday, December 18, 2020

As congressional leaders negotiate, other lawmakers are demanding more details. Plus, Democrats are objecting to a push by some Senate Republicans to limit emergency lending rules.

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Congressional Leaders Near Deal On Roughly $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Congressional leaders are finalizing legislation that would include a fresh round of smaller stimulus checks. The proposal abandons more controversial issues.

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'Electoral College Has Spoken': McConnell Belatedly Congratulates Biden On Win

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president- and vice president-elect on Tuesday for the first time. McConnell spoke with Biden later in the day.

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With Electoral College Vote, More Republicans Recognize Biden As President-Elect

Monday, December 14, 2020

A new wave of senators are finally acknowledging what has been clear for weeks: that Joe Biden is president-elect. Even with the formal affirmation of the election outcome, many holdouts remain.

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President Trump Signs Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown Ahead Of Deadline

Friday, December 11, 2020

The Senate passed a bill funding federal agencies before a Friday night deadline. It was stalled as senators fought over other legislation. It also passed the defense bill with a veto-proof majority.

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House Approves Temporary Government Funding Bill As Larger Deal Remains Elusive

Wednesday, December 09, 2020

House lawmakers passed a one-week spending measure to thwart a government shutdown before a Friday deadline. It now heads to the Senate, with hopes lawmakers reach a bigger deal this month.

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House Approves Defense Bill By Veto-Proof Margin, Despite President Trump's Threats

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

The House approved the final version of the annual defense with overwhelming bipartisan vote. The legislation is facing several veto threats from the president, which Congress may override.

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