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Tucked inside House Democrats’ new coronavirus bill is language that would create a loophole in states’ voter ID requirements, allowing people to cast ballots without having to prove who they are. While the crux of the bill, revealed Tuesday, is a massive injection of taxpayer aid for states, localities and federal agencies dealing with the…

House Democrats released their latest bill Tuesday designed to blunt the coronavirus pandemic's devastating effects on the economy and health-care system. Party leaders expect to vote on the more than 1,800-page package on Friday, along with a plan to allow proxy voting on legislation during the crisis. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to discuss the emergency response…

May 11, 2020 | 1:34pm | Updated May 11, 2020 | 4:01pm The White House has started informal talks with Republicans and Democrats in Congress about what to include in another round of coronavirus relief legislation. At the same time, Democrats have crafted a $1.2 trillion-plus package without input from the administration or Hill Republicans,…

Los Angeles County vote center worker Steven Toro stands outside of a temporary polling place in Palmdale, Calif., for a special election in the state's 25th Congressional District. The coronavirus pandemic has upended the race between Democrat Christy Smith and Republican Mike Garcia. Libby Denkmann/KPCC hide caption toggle caption Libby Denkmann/KPCC Los Angeles County vote…

Republican lawmakers accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of “cowering” from the coronavirus on Friday and said they’re ready to get back to work, even as President Trump said he is in “no rush” to negotiate with Democrats over another emergency aid package. During a meeting at the White House with President Trump, House GOP lawmakers…