Boost for Biden as Covid aid bill passes | First Thing

US president's first major legislative victory will see up to 85% of households receive $1,400 stimulus payments. Plus, a serious sixth allegation has been made against Andrew Cuomo

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Congress passed a landmark $1.9tn coronavirus aid bill on Wednesday, marking the first major legislative victory for Biden and his administration, and breathing life into one of the largest emergency packages in US history. Falling along party lines, the House of Representatives voted 220 to 211 for the bill, with Democrats erupting into applause as the result was announced. As news broke, Biden tweeted that help is here"; he will sign the bill into law on Friday.