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Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., are the two holdouts as Democrats and the White House try to reach a deal on a sweeping spending bill. But their policy demands may put them at odds.

United against higher spending, centrist Democrats don't agree on what to cut or keep

Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are the two holdouts as Democrats and the White House try to reach a deal on a sweeping spending bill. But their policy demands may put them at odds.

Marlyn Gonzalez stands in GEM Coffee, the shop she opened during the coronavirus pandemic, on May 21st, 2020.

New Coffee Shop Brews Up Business In The Midst Of Pandemic

It took Marlyn Gonzalez over three years to line everything up for her business. All she needed to do was open — which was scheduled for late March. And then the pandemic hit.

Joe Biden and Barack Obama during a signing ceremony in 2016. The former president took part in a virtual fundraiser Tuesday for his former vice president.

'This Is Serious Business,' Obama Urges Democrats On Virtual Biden Fundraiser

Former President Barack Obama tells supporters they need to do more to ensure a Joe Biden win in the 2020 presidential race.

Cory Obenour, chef and co-owner of the Blue Plate restaurant in San Francisco, prepares takeout and delivery orders. The restaurant received funds from the Paycheck Protection Program, according to the Associated Press.

Why The Small Business Rescue Program Has Slowed Way Down

The first round of Paycheck Protection Program funding ran out in days, but the second pot of money has more than $140 billion left after a month. Some business owners decided the PPP wasn't for them.

Recovery Will Take Months In Flood-Devastated Germany

Germany and Belgium are still reeling from devastating floods that have killed more than 180 people.

Rosemary Ugboajah (at front) with her company's leadership team, Alan Tse and Sheri Ellis.

Minority-Owned Small Businesses Were Supposed To Get Priority. They May Not Have

The CARES Act required the Small Business Administration to tell banks to prioritize underserved communities for coronavirus relief loans. That didn't happen, a new inspector general's report found.

A sign outside a North Park restaurant reading "We deliver with Postmates," Aug. 19, 2020.

New Bill Would Mandate Agreements Between Delivery Services And Restaurants In California

The Fair Food Delivery Act aims to protect small businesses from what some are calling exploitation by delivery app companies.

Rep.-elect Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri, center, arrives at a new member briefing at the Capitol on Friday. With the pandemic raging, circumstances dictated the orientation for newly elected members elected bore little resemblance to previous sessions. But lawmakers will have access to coronavirus testing now.

House Returns With 1st Widespread Coronavirus Testing Program, Lame-Duck Agenda

The House has a critical to-do list for a new Congress, which includes leadership and legislative battles. Lawmakers still have business for the lame duck session, but now will have testing protocols.

After the CDC shifted this week to less restrictive mask guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some leaders in the public health world felt blindsided. While some people rejoiced, others say they feel the change has come too soon.

Confused By CDC's Latest Mask Guidance? Here's What We've Learned

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shifted its stance this week on the need to wear masks if you're vaccinated. What's that mean for kids? For travel? For work? Experts weigh in.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces all school teachers and employees will be required to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing at a press conference at Carl B. Munck school in Oakland on Aug. 11, 2021.

Newsom Makes California First State To Require Teacher Vaccines Or COVID Tests

This is the first such statewide mandate for teachers in the country. Until now, Newsom stopped short of such a requirement

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