Congress · 116th Congress
Former Rep. Sam Johnson, a Vietnam POW, has died at 89
The Texas Republican, a decorated Air Force pilot, spent nearly seven years held captive at the infamous Hanoi Hilton prison.
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Congress · 116th Congress
First proxy votes cast in the House despite GOP opposition, lawsuit
For the first time in history, House lawmakers cast proxy votes on behalf of colleagues who were not present for the proceedings, a landmark move.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Mr. Cuomo goes to Washington - Roll Call
In tonight's episode we look at the New York Governor's visit to Washington and how swing states are among the hardest hit from the pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Bipartisan bill seeks to counter China on emerging technology with $100 billion
Lawmakers would set aside money for public and private research and development in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other fields.
Policy · 116th Congress
Potato farmers seek changes to USDA’s COVID-19 payments
The National Potato Council wants the USDA to boost payments to growers and wants Congress to provide $300 million of surplus product.
Policy · 116th Congress
Amtrak sees service cuts without an additional $1.48 billion for 2021
Some routes are carrying just 10 percent of their normal ridership, the railroad's top executive says in a letter to Pelosi, Pence.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Proxy voting begins as House takes up FISA, PPP bills
More than one-tenth of the 431 House members have sent letters to the clerk designating a colleague to serve as their proxy for voting on the floor.
Congress · 116th Congress
House scraps votes on FISA bill
The House abruptly delayed voting on what had been a bipartisan Senate compromise on overhauling surveillance programs.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pompeo ups the ante with China, using Hong Kong’s trade status as a Trump card
The secretary of State declares Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, which could hurt special status for Hong Kong in U.S. trading rules.
Policy · 116th Congress
Physicians, ACLU sue FDA over abortion pill limits
Doctors and the ACLU say requiring women to get medication abortion pills in person raises risks of contracting COVID-19.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
The cost of battling multiple disasters - Roll Call
Emergency relief agencies, already stretched thin by the corornavirus, are bracing for above-average hurricane and wildfire seasons.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers compromise on PPP loan terms as talks continue
House and Senate leaders continued to negotiate, but the sponsor of a bill to change the terms on PPP loans said they agreed on key points
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats look to turn tables on GOP regarding judicial nominees
Democrats released a report spotlighting “dark-money” groups they say are part of a scheme to get judges on courts to benefit the GOP and its donors.
Policy · 116th Congress
Drug overdoses climb during COVID-19 pandemic
From Memphis to Milwaukee, a range of cities and counties across the country are reporting spikes in fatal and nonfatal overdoses.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Ratings update: Democrats more likely to boost majority than lose it
Updated ratings for 15 districts show the battlefield narrowing, which is not good news for the Republican goal of retaking the House.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
The voice of the House loves D.C. punk rock
Joe Novotny listened to D.C. punk rock music to get psyched-up before facing the C-SPAN cameras during the House’s impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘Out of money by early fall’: Postal unions press for pandemic relief
Despite increase in shipping packages, overall mail volume dropped as workers have fallen ill and costs of providing protective equpment grew.
Policy · 116th Congress
States, environmental groups challenge EPA fuel efficiency rule
Trump administration rule is “riddled with errors, omissions, and unfounded assumptions," lawsuit charges.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
As attacks go, calling Sen. Chris Coons ‘Christian hating’ is a doozy
A Republican who is vying to challenge the Democratic senator from Delaware sees the state’s ban on gatherings during the pandemic as an attack on faith.
Congress · 116th Congress
House divisions, veto threat imperil FISA surveillance deal
Congressional divisions and a veto threat imperil the bipartisan House passage of bill to reauthorize FISA surveillance authorities.