New York State Senate Leader Calls For Cuomo's Resignation New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins became the most prominent state official to call for Cuomo to resign. Multiple women have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment. Dustin Jones
Biden Thanks American People After Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Formally known as the "American Rescue Plan," it includes a $1400 stimulus check, more money allotted for free-of-charge vaccines and distribution and extended unemployment benefits.
Biden Signals Support For Voting Rights President Biden is signing an executive order on voting rights. The order won't make major changes — but it signals Biden's views at a time when Republicans are seeking to restrict voting access. Scott Detrow
Senate Passes Milestone Coronavirus Relief Package. What Happens Next? After 24 hours of debate, the Senate in a 50-49 vote passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The measure now moves back to the House which must pass an identical version. Scott Detrow
Far-Right Misinformation Is Thriving On Facebook. A New Study Shows Just How Much Research from New York University found that far-right accounts known for spreading misinformation drive engagement at higher rates than other news sources. Will Jarvis
Biden Infrastructure Plan Aims To Please Both Labor And Environmentalists President Biden is enlisting union support for his plan to rebuild infrastructure. Labor leaders say he'll have a difficult balancing act if he wants to be the most labor-friendly president ever. Don Gonyea
This week, the three certainties of life: legislative bills, taxes, and fights about Covid vaccinations Bill Radke reviews the weeks news with South Seattle Emerald founder and publisher, and Seattle Times columnist, Marcus Green, Washington State Wire founder and publisher DJ Wilson and Tacoma News Tribune reporter Chase Hutchinson. Sarah Leibovitz
White House To Work With Congress To Replace AUMFs With More 'Narrow' Framework White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said new authorizations would have a more narrow focus. Alana Wise
Friday Politics: Teachers can get vaccines but school’s still out in Seattle Governor Jay Inslee added teachers, childcare workers, grocery workers and others in essential roles to the list of those eligible to receive the Covid vaccinations. Meanwhile, political hopefuls are getting a line of their own. Katie Campbell
Former State Department Aide Charged In Connection With Capitol Riot Federico Klein, who served as a mid-level aide in the Trump State Department, was arrested and charged with several counts connected to the Capitol attack, including assaulting an officer. Ryan Lucas
