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The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group of House lawmakers, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, chaired by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.). It has been involved in recent negotiations on issues from infrastructure to police reform. The co-chairs join Jacqueline Alemany, congressional reporter and author of the "Power Up" newsletter, to… Read more »

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KEY POINTS Congress aims to approve another coronavirus relief package and a government funding bill this week as millions are set to lose financial benefits during the pandemic. A bipartisan group released its $908 billion aid legislation Monday, but lingering disagreements over state and local government aid, liability protections and direct payments could make reaching a… Read more »

Key Points: The tide on Capitol Hill is shifting in favor of compromising to pass a new economic stimulus package, the co-chairs of the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus told CNBC. "It's not a perfect bill, but it is a compromise bill that can bring people together," said Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y. "I really believe now you're seeing the momentum in this next week to get this… Read more »

Judy Woodruff:How do you break a stalemate?Lawmakers and the White House remain at odds on how to agree on relief to the economic casualties of COVID. Despite the odds, a group of U.S. House members on both sides of the aisle are trying to breach the divide.John Yang has the story.John Yang:Judy, the group of 25 House Democrats and 25 House Republicans calls itself the Problem Solvers… Read more »

AS OF TUESDAY morning, this was the status of efforts to move a much-needed new round of pandemic-related economic support through Congress: The House had passed a $3.4 trillion bill in May, which was quickly dismissed by Republicans as far too expensive. Talks between the White House and Democratic congressional leaders on a compromise fell apart before lawmakers took an August recess.… Read more »

In a crisis, statesmen find a way to compromise. Can the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress manage that?The 50-member bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus is offering a $1.5 trillion bill to end the latest impasse over coronavirus relief, to deliver the aid that both sides agree is needed.The measure, titled "March To Common Ground," includes:  $100 billion for… Read more »

Facing growing concern from moderate Democrats in competitive re-election races, Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said on Tuesday that the House would not leave for the November elections without acting on an additional round of federal aid to prop up the coronavirus-ravaged economy.The declaration, coming more than a month after stimulus talks between top Democrats and the White House… Read more »

The leaders of the House Problem Solvers Caucus Friday expressed optimism that Republicans and Democrats will soon come together on a major coronavirus deal to continue supplemental unemployment benefits, help struggling small businesses and fund the reopening of schools. Read more »

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) about the latest coronavirus relief bill and calls for Congress to change its rules to allow more remote work. Read more »