Biden hails Senate passage of 'desperately needed' $1.9tn coronavirus relief bill – video

Joe Biden has hailed the passage of the American Rescue plan by an exhausted Senate. Lawmakers narrowly approved the bill on Saturday as the US president and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums

• Biden hails giant step' as Senate passes $1.9tn coronavirus relief bill