Congressional leaders push for Covid relief amid talks
Capitol Hill leaders Pelosi and McConnell discussed an omnibus and COVID relief by phone as momentum grows for a medium sized package. Republicans push for a narrow plan with liability shields. Trump and Biden endorse faster aid with vaccines, airlines, restaurants, and unemployment support at stake.
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Ivanka Trump Deposed Over Inauguration Fund Lawsuit
Ivanka Trump testified for over five hours in a District of Columbia lawsuit alleging the 2017 inauguration committee misused donor funds to enrich the Trump family. Prosecutors seek recovery of nonprofit funds and assert improper payments to the Trump hotel as part of a scheme. Trump says the inquiry is politically motivated and that she urged fair rates.
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