Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos: A weekend of reopening in DC ends in chaos
The weekend began with DC begining to loosen COVID-19 restrictions only to end with curfews in place due to protests surrounding the killing of Georghe Floyd.
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Opinion · 116th Congress
Pandemics change, but Congress stays the same
The way Congress is operating amid a deadly pandemic in 2020 isn’t all that different from past plagues dating back a century.
Congress · 116th Congress
Old law could leave 2020 presidential race in stalemate
Legal experts are wary of an "almost unintelligible" law that could muddle the election outcome. It's unlikely, but 2020 is a year of historic worsts.
Congress · 116th Congress
Reversing course, VA will start process to remove Nazi grave markings
The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin a legal process that could remove three headstones containing swastikas and messages honoring Adolf Hitler.
Policy · 116th Congress
Remote devices for telehealth see surge in demand
Devices and apps range from ones that are worn like a skin patch and monitor vital signs to others that send throat and ear images and video to a physician.
Congress · 116th Congress
The Equality Act has languished in McConnell’s Senate but sponsor says it’s still historic
The Equality Act hasn't progressed after it passed the House last year, but Rep. David Cicilline says that vote was a historic moment for LGBTQ rights.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Protests erupt across the country during a pandemic - Roll Call
Tonight, we have an interview with Rep. Joyce Beatty, who was pepper sprayed by police during a protest in Columbus, Ohio.
Policy · 116th Congress
Workplace infection rule could backfire, Labor Department says
Labor Department says emergency standard for COVID-19 could be a mistake if it needed to be adjusted or modified. The AFL-CIO is seeking the standard.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell says Senate to take up House’s PPP flexibility bill
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate would take up a House bill providing more flexibility in the Paycheck Protection Porgram.
Congress · 116th Congress
The House’s legislative ambitions will have to wait
Democrats call for systemic change. But they did little in their first week back in session that would suggest they believe they can begin that process now.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
6 things to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
As 10 states vote, a House Republican is battling for survival, and voters in both parties that will pick nominees in targeted House and Senate races.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Joyce Beatty talks George Floyd, being pepper sprayed and where we go from here
Rep. Joyce Beatty was pepper sprayed with other Columbus demonstrators protesting the May 25 killing of African American man George Floyd.
Congress · 116th Congress
Campus Notebook: Shalala finishes selling unrestricted stock
Rep. Donna Shalala, a Florida Democrat, sold off more shares this month, according to her period transaction report.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos of the week ending May 29, 2020
The traditional unofficial opening of summer over the Memorial Day weekend also signaled the cautious reopening of the Washington metro area.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump says he’ll begin removal of Hong Kong’s preferred status
Trump said he would begin eliminating policies that give Hong Kong preferred treatment and take other steps to penalize Beijing over its behavior
Campaigns · 116th Congress
ICYMI: Can House Democrats boost their majority in November?
Republicans taking back the House in November is looking less and less possible. With recent race changes, Democrats are likely to bolster their majority.
Congress · 116th Congress
Updated House calendar has only one voting day in June, 12 in July
An updated House schedule shows the chamber will only have one floor voting day in June while focusing on committee work that month.
Policy · 116th Congress
Interior watchdog: Senior official misused post to aid family
The Inspector General's report comes after President Trump has fired or demoted five of the watchdogs in other agencies in recent weeks.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Marsha Blackburn on China - Roll Call
CQ Roll Call's Niels Lesniewski sits down with Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee to discuss China, Hong Kong and COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s order on social media meets swift resistance
Trump’s order on social media meets swift resistance - Technology