Lisa Mascaro

AP Congressional Correspondent

Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, left, and Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, leave in the elevator after a closed door talks about infrastructure on Capitol Hill, July 15, 2021.

Senators Race to Seal Infrastructure Deal

Pressure is mounting on all sides to show progress.

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, and Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., rush to the chamber for votes at the Capitol in Washington, May 27, 2021.

Senate GOP Opposition Shelves R&D Bill

The sweeping measure, which includes billions to shore up domestic chip manufacturing, has enjoyed broad, bipartisan support.

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., speaks on Capitol Hill, May 18, 2021.

Senate R&D Bill Aims to Counter China

The measure includes $50 billion to shore up domestic computer chip manufacturing.

A concrete pump frames the Capitol Dome during renovations and repairs to Lower Senate Park on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 18, 2021.

Time Running Out for Infrastructure Deal

Republicans rejected a smaller $1.7 billion White House proposal.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Oval Office with, from left, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Feb. 1, 2021.

Democrats Push On with $1.9T Rescue Plan

They hope to have COVID-19 relief approved by March, when extra unemployment assistance and other pandemic aid expires.

President Joe Biden speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House, Jan. 27, 2021.

Democrats to 'Act Big' on $1.9T Aid

Congressional Democrats and the White House rejected a Republican pitch to split the plan into smaller measures.

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks to reporters at the Capitol, July 23, 2020.

White House, Senate Try Again on $1T Virus Aid

But looming deadlines may force them to consider other options.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin , center, walks to a Republican luncheon on Capitol Hill, July 21, 2020.

Virus Aid Package Could Swell Past $1T

The measure aims to keep cash flowing as the crisis deepens, but some key lawmakers complained about big spending.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, July 20, 2020.

Trump, Congress Square Off Over Virus Aid

The Trump administration insisted on a full repeal of the payroll tax used to finance Social Security and Medicare.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks with reporters after meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, May 19, 2020.

Congress Weighs Going 'Big' or Hitting 'Pause' on Virus Aid

The debate stretches beyond the halls of Congress as wary Americans await Washington's next move.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks on Capitol Hill, May 12, 2020.

House Democrats Unveil $3T Virus Bill

Senate Republicans gave the proposal a cold shoulder.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill, April 21, 2020.

As 4th Virus Relief Bills Nears Passage, Fight Looms Over 5th

The refill may only last a few days, likely putting business groups back at Washington’s doorstep.