WASHINGTON — In a shift, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was preparing Wednesday to roll out a “handful” of COVID-19 aid bills instead of a single package as Republicans revolt and split from the White House over priorities, according to a top lawmaker involved in the negotiations. "I think what the leader...
Costa Remembers John Lewis: He Tried to Heal ‘Racial Divide’
The death of civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis late last week prompted poignant memories from Rep. Jim Costa (D - Fresno). "I served with John Lewis for 16 years in the United States House of Representatives," Costa said, "And I must say that, clearly, he was the conscience...
Trump, Congress Agree on $2 Trillion Virus Rescue Bill
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. The urgently needed pandemic response measure is the largest economic rescue measure in history and is...
Last Grants Coming for Endangered Route 66 Restoration Effort
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An endangered federal program that has helped preserve the historic Route 66 Highway for two decades has issued its last call for grants aimed at saving aging buildings and landmarks. The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program is accepting grant applications until April 12, and it's not clear if Congress...
TJ Cox Back in Fresno—Talks Immigration and Preparing for New Job
Newly-elected congressman TJ Cox is preparing to take office next month. With the election count about to become official, the Democrat has declared victory over incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford) in the 21st district. After spending a week in Washington, Cox returned to Fresno this past weekend where GV Wire caught...
Tariff Tensions Shadow US, Canada, Mexico Trade Pact Signing
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — President Donald Trump teamed up with the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Friday to sign a revised North American trade pact, a deal that fulfills a key political pledge by the American president but faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Congress. The celebratory moment...
Face Off: Jim Costa and Elizabeth Heng
View the video above to compare the background and views of incumbent Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and challenger Elizabeth Heng (R), candidates for California's 16th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fresh Off Water Wins, Denham Confident in Re-Election Victory
Jeff Denham is confident he will be back in Washington come January. The Republican congressman is in a tight race against Democratic challenger Josh Harder in the 10th District, centered on Modesto. How tight? National election guesser like Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball and The Cook Political Report call it a toss-up....
Valadao, Denham Forced Out of the Bushes in Re-Election Bids
One of the reasons Republicans Jeff Denham and David Valadao found electoral success was their ability to keep a low national profile. In the era of Trump, that illusion is gone, writes Jazmine Ulloa of the Los Angeles Times. Ulloa examines the upcoming primary for Denham of Turlock and Valadao...