Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rating change: Race for Iowa’s 4th moves to Solid Republican
With Iowa Rep. Steve King out of the race for the 4th District, the Inside Elections race rating changes from Tilt Republican to Solid Republican.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats offer $494 billion transport bill targeting economy, climate
Bill includes provisions to support states struggling in the pandemic-driven economic downturn and to reduce carbon emissions.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rep. Steve King ousted: Iowa GOP nominates state Sen. Randy Feenstra
King had been stripped of his committee assignments last year by party leaders in the House after questioning why white supremacy was controversial.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Vulnerable senators offer mixed reviews of Trump in crisis
Some Republicans praised his leadership. But others defended the right to protest and called for efforts to calm rather than inflame.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate confirms Miller to be pandemic inspector general
Brian Miller, the new pandemic inspector general, told senators he would report pressure to drop audits or investigations to Congress
Policy · 116th Congress
Homeland Security grossly understated family separations, watchdog says
Dozens more migrant children were separated from their parents than reported in 2018, when Trump implemented his "zero tolerance" policy, says an IG report.
Congress · 116th Congress
Nadler seeks to punish Barr for not testifying
House Judiciary Committee chairman threatens to slash the attorney general's budget for his personal office if he does not testify before the panel.
Video · 116th Congress
The dual health crises of police brutality and a second wave of COVID-19
“Those rallies and protests are like a buffet for COVID,” said Dr. Calvin Smith. But he calls police brutality a public health epidemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Sources: House Democrats plan Wednesday rollout of highway bill
Measure is expected to closely mirror a framework offered by Democrats in January, including climate resilience provisions.
Congress · 116th Congress
House may return early to consider policing overhaul
The House could return to session earlier than June 30 to consider legislation to overhaul policing laws in response to the killing of George Floyd and nationwide unrest about racial injustices, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Tuesday.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic gives Navy ‘opportunity’ to revise its long-term plans
Even before the pandemic hit the service hard, the U.S. Navy was in rough seas. Then novel coronavirus outbreaks took two battle force ships out of commission, including one of the four aircraft carriers based in the Pacific.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s budget chief pick prepares to run confirmation gantlet
Russell Vought has run the OMB as acting director since January 2019, when his predecessor, Mick Mulvaney, became acting White House chief of staff.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress plotting action against police brutality, racial injustices in response to Floyd death
Congress is considering a wide array of responses to the death of George Floyd, but it is unclear what may have an impact.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Will protests spike rates of COVID-19? - Roll Call
Tonight, we examine how protests across the country might bring about a spike in coronavirus infections and how two senators have held up the PPP bill.
Congress · 116th Congress
Sens. Lee, Johnson slow bill tweaking SBA COVID-19 loan program
Sens. Lee and Johnson say the House bill would make PPP loans available for too long a time. Lee wants it to expire in August.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers dust off old proposals on police overhauls
Democratic proposals to address deadly police force have been around for years, but so has the opposition from law enforcement advocacy groups.
Policy · 116th Congress
As COVID-19 spurs cashless purchases, Congress mulls a limit
Some members of Congress say the pandemic heightens the urgency to help poorer, unbanked consumers retain choices as consumers.
Congress · 116th Congress
Budget nominee looks set to clear at least one Senate hurdle
Sen. Mitt Romney signaled on Tuesday he intends to support Russell Vought for director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Congress · 116th Congress
House panel wants Pentagon leaders to testify on protests
House panel wants Pentagon leaders to testify on protests - Defense
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Banking on women and the underserved during COVID-19 - Roll Call
Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the CEO of Women's World Banking, joins Fintech Beat to discuss the ins and outs of the multibillion dollar microfinance sector.