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VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE FRI, MAR 05, 2021 CNBC POLITICS EDITOR'S NOTE Hello,   March 14 is right around the corner. In fact, it's little more than a week away.   Why is that date important? It's when several key Covid-relief benefits, including enhanced unemployment payments, run out. That's why President Biden and Democrats in Congress set March 14 as a deadline to complete the latest round of Covid relief.   The Senate on Thursday took an important step toward passing Biden's $1.9 trillion plan, clearing the way for debate on the matter. It looks like Democrats, almost certainly with Vice President Harris' tie-breaking vote, will pass it through the chamber by the end of the weekend.   Then, the Democratic-led House will be primed to pass the bill and send it to Biden for his signature by the end of next week. It will mark the president's first major legislative achievement and clear the path for his next priority: a big infrastructure and recovery bill.   The economy is heating up, too. The February jobs number was better than expected. Millions of people are receiving the Covid-19 vaccine every day. States are easing restrictions on consumer activity. It's still too early to feel perfectly safe from the virus, but it feels very much like the country is turning a corner.   Critics of Biden's stimulus and infrastructure plans, though, are concerned that he's spending too much on an economy that might not need as much help as it did a year or six months ago. And the bond market is warning us about inflation.    But as long as the jobs market and the economy remain weaker than they were a year ago, expect Biden to keep pushing ahead with his plans, one razor-thin, party-line vote at a time.   Thoughts? Email Politics Editor Mike Calia at CNBCPolitics@nbcuni.com.   Have friends or colleagues who might like this newsletter? They can sign up here.    Subscribe to CNBC's daily new podcast The News with Shepard Smith, which provides deep, non-partisan coverage and perspective on the day's most important stories. Mike Calia @Michael_Calia KEY STORIES  Senate takes first step toward passing $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill — here's what happens next Senate Democrats hope to pass the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill by this weekend as they try to renew unemployment aid programs. Job growth surged in February thanks to restaurants and bars Hiring surged in February as the U.S. economic activity picked up amid a progressive drop in Covid-19 cases and vaccines provided hope of more growth ahead. House won't vote on Biden's comprehensive immigration plan this month, will focus on smaller bills The House will vote this month on standalone immigration bills reintroduced Wednesday that passed in the chamber in 2019. Biden climate envoy John Kerry talking to banks, asset managers about mobilizing capital for clean energy The private and public sectors must collaborate to combat climate change by investing in sustainable energy and technology, Biden climate czar John Kerry said. Frozen fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims needs $50M sale of sex criminal's NY mansion to go through, lawyer says A fund for victims of the late Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, has been frozen because of liquidity problems with his estate. Fauci says military members who opt out of Covid vaccine are inadvertently 'part of the problem' The military has tasked thousands of service members to help vaccinate communities across the nation. House impeachment manager Eric Swalwell sues Trump, Giuliani for inciting Capitol riot Swalwell's suit accuses Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and GOP Rep. Mo Brooks of being "wholly responsible" for the deadly Capitol invasion. Both Democrats and Republicans want to weaken tech's legal liability shield — here's how proposed the changes could impact platforms Both President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump agreed that Section 230 must be significantly changed to rein in the power of the Big Tech companies. Dr. Scott Gottlieb: Easing state Covid restrictions but keeping mask mandates a good compromise Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Friday he believes governors are right to begin easing Covid restrictions on businesses as long as mask policies remain in place. Dr. Seuss books shoot to the top of Amazon's bestseller list after 'cancel culture' controversy Books by Dr. Seuss have flooded Amazon's U.S. bestseller list after it was announced that six of the author's publications were being pulled over racist imagery.     Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2021 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS