Joe Biden’s push for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill is forcing an internal reckoning that pits his instincts to work toward a bipartisan deal against the demands of an urgent crisis and his desire to deliver for those who helped elect him.His bipartisan bona fides have been a defining feature of his political career, first as a Senate deal-maker, later as he led legislative negotiations for the Obama administration when vice-president and finally during his successful 2020 campaign.But the scope of the multiple crises confronting the nation now, along with the lessons Democrats learned from four years of Republican obstructionism during Barack Obama presidency, seem to be pushing Biden toward quick action on the coronavirus aid bill,.

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Ethnic minorities join big crowds protesting Myanmar coup

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Timeline: Yemen war began in 2014 when Houthis seized Sanaa

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Biden in call with China's Xi raises human rights, trade

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Biden orders sanctions to freeze US assets from Myanmar military leaders who staged coup

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Did someone say impeachment? Biden avoids wading into debate

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Trump was 'inciter in chief' of Capitol attack, Dems say in opening statement of impeachment trial

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Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup

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Dems attempt to push through school funding, wage increase

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Asian stocks advance after Wall St ends winning streak

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Biden to visit a Pentagon hoping to shift from Trump turmoil

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Senate sets confirmation hearing date for Merrick Garland, Biden's pick for attorney general

Judge Merrick Garland nominated by US President Joe Biden to be attorney general delivers remarks at The Queen theater January 7, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. - Biden nominated Judge Merrick Garland to be attorney general, Lisa Monaco to be deputy a WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general.Garland’s confirmation hearing will begin on Feb.

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Biden revives weekly presidential address with personal phone calls

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White House budget chief nominee apologizes for past tweets

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Coronavirus: Biden says decision to hold 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games ‘must be based on science’

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Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary

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President Joe Biden chats with troops overseas watching the Super Bowl

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Calls mount for U.S. to take advantage of rapid coronavirus tests to fight pandemic

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Biden gives Calif. woman pep talk in weekly address revival

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Biden says 'no need' for Trump to continue receiving classified intelligence briefings

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Reopening debate testing Biden's ties with teachers unions

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Biden heading to Delaware as CDC recommends avoiding travel

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NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites

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AP-NORC poll: Most Republicans doubt Biden's legitimacy

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Top diplomats of US, UK, France, Germany hold virtual talks

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Susan Sarandon accuses Biden of pulling ‘bait and switch’ on COVID stimulus checks

that are now being floated is “a matter of survival.”“Where are the $2K checks you promised @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris @ReverendWarnock @ossoff?” Sarandon, 74, tweeted Thursday.The “Stepmom” actress also quoted statistics saying that just 39 percent of Americans can afford a $1,000 emergency and 15 million have lost health insurance through their employers.“The diff between $1,400 & $2K is a matter of survival,” she said.In another post, she told her nearly 685,000 followers, “If voters feel like Dems are pulling a bait and switch, don’t be surprised when they don’t show up in 2022 or 2024.”The actress, who won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in “Dead Man Walking,” backed Vermont Sen.

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Pentagon will deploy troops to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive

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Biden dogs to make appearance during Puppy Bowl

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U.S. Senate passes bill to fast-track Biden’s stimulus bill

The U.S. Senate passed a budget around 5:30 a.m.

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AP-NORC poll: Americans are split on Trump's impeachment

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Senate approves budget bill as Harris casts tie-breaker vote

WASHINGTON – The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Go big or go bipartisan: Biden’s push for a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill

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