Megan Henney

ECONOMY November 5, 2021

Americans far from sold on Democrats' spending plans, polls show

Polling suggests that many Americans aren't sold on the massive social spending bill Democrats are trying to pass through Congress

POLITICS July 30, 2021

Pelosi says Dems' massive spending bill should include immigration reform

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that a sweeping, multitrillion-dollar spending bill that Democrats are aiming to pass without any Republican support should also tackle immigration reform.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez July 29, 2021

AOC, Bush slam lack of diversity among infrastructure bill negotiators

A pair of "Squad" members criticized the lack of diversity among a bipartisan coalition of mostly White senators who have spent weeks negotiating a $1.2 trillion package to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure.

Joe Biden May 17, 2021

Texas reports zero COVID deaths 2 months after Biden slammed 'Neanderthal thinking'

Texas reported zero deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, just two months after Gov. Greg Abbott drew heat from the White House for rolling back business restrictions.

Rochelle Walensky May 16, 2021

CDC director criticized for now differentiating between dying 'from’ vs. dying 'with' COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky drew criticism on Sunday for her method of identifying COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., making a sudden distinction between those who died "from" the virus and those who died "with" the virus.

Democrats May 16, 2021

Democrats take tougher stance against Israel as conflict escalates

There is a growing schism in the Democratic Party over the U.S. relationship with Israel as some progressive lawmakers demand that President Biden take a tougher stance against the Israeli government amid an increasingly aggressive confrontation with Palestinian groups. 

Anthony Fauci May 16, 2021

Fauci defends CDC's roundabout on mask mandates amid confusion from new guidance

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, defended a decision this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lift its mask mandate for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Republicans May 16, 2021

Chris Wallace presses Liz Cheney on Trump supporters: 'Why alienate them?'

Rep. Liz Cheney, ousted this week as the third-ranking House Republican, defended her outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump during an interview on "Fox News Sunday," and said that the 74 million Americans who voted for him were "misled" and "betrayed."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez May 5, 2021

Move over Marine Corps, AOC's pushing for 1.5M-strong 'Climate Corps'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressive lawmakers are calling for the creation of a 1.5 million-strong group of civilians to work on federally funded projects addressing climate change as part of their sweeping Green New Deal legislation. 

Chuck Schumer April 30, 2021

Schumer warns Dems will go it alone on Biden's $4T tax and spending proposal

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that Democrats are prepared to pass President Biden's nearly $4 trillion tax and spending plans — with or without Republican support.