Biden on cusp of triumph with US congress poised to approve Covid relief bill

US congress is poised to approve a landmark 1.9 trillion dollar (£1.3 trillion) Covid-19 relief bill. The move puts US president Joe Biden on the cusp of an early triumph that advances Democratic priorities and showcases the unity his party will need to forge future victories. The US house of representatives is expected to give final congressional approval to the package, which aims to fulfil Democrats’ campaign promises to beat the pandemic and revive America’s enfeebled economy. From launching community vaccination centers around the country to deploying mobile vaccination units to hard-to-reach areas — the American Rescue Plan will help vaccinate America quickly and equitably....