Campaigns · 116th Congress
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Opinion · 116th Congress
The crucial privacy debate happening in the shadows of the coronavirus
Opinion — The FISA bill must be changed as written, or the government keeps the right to your internet history, even if you’re not accused of a crime.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Foreign Relations advances controversial Trump nominee in party-line vote
Panel approves conservative filmmaker who is under investigation for alleged misuse of nonprofit funds to head State Department broadcasting operations.
Congress · 116th Congress
Is there a ‘wave of COVID-19’ lawsuits coming?
Senate Republicans are warning of a “wave of COVID-19-related lawsuits” against hospitals and businesses as they begin to reopen.
Congress · 116th Congress
As coronavirus deaths pass 100K, Trump should lower flags, Pelosi, Schumer say
Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer urged President Donald Trump to lower flags when the U.S. coronavirus death toll reaches 100,000.
Policy · 116th Congress
US Chamber expects another COVID-19 relief bill before July 4
The chamber’s top goal in the next relief bill is a broad safe harbor from COVID-19 lawsuits for businesses that follow health officials' guidelines.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
‘A game-changer’: Pandemic forces shift in black voter outreach
Democrats were counting on high black turnout in November, but the coronoavirus and a history of distrust in voting by mail is requiring new strategies.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
‘I was drugged and raped’ at Marine Corps ball, Virginia candidate says in new TV ad
Virginia Democrat Claire Russo describes fighting the military to get justice, and to still be able to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Policy · 116th Congress
NOAA sees busy hurricane season colliding with COVID-19
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday it expects an “above normal” hurricane season, with as many as 19 named storms.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate deal on small-business loan fixes on hold, for now
The Senate made headway on a bipartisan proposal to make small-business loans more flexible, though final passage is unlikely before next week's recess.
Congress · 116th Congress
Horsford’s extramarital affair with former Senate intern shows how narrow House rules are
Rep. Steven Horsford had an extramarital affair with a former Senate intern spanning several years, something not prohibited by House ethics rules.
Congress · 116th Congress
Ratcliffe wins Senate approval to be intelligence director
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the nation's intelligence services.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Democrats sending digital mobilization help to key districts
House campaigns around the U.S. will get help from Washington designing digital organizing programs through the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Policy · 116th Congress
National Parks reopen without release of plan or infection data
Most parks were closed in March after being inundated with guests who were not observing CDC guidelines to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
AFL-CIO, Labor Department spar over workplace safety amid COVID-19
The Labor Department never responded after the AFL-CIO filed a suit asking a court to tell OSHA to issue a new temporary standard for infectious diseases.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: What’s next for the Paycheck Protection Program? - Roll Call
In tonight's episode, we examine the latest in the Paycheck Protection Program. Then, we look at the issue of liability protections amid the coronavirus.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate leaves for Memorial Day break; full June agenda awaits on return
The Senate will be away for Memorial Day recess as scheduled, but Mitch McConnell has set up a full schedule for when lawmakers return in June.
Policy · 116th Congress
Transportation Department says House letter on watchdog demotion contains ‘numerous errors’
The Transportation Department told House Democrats their allegations that the acting inspector general was wrongly terminated “contains numerous errors."
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Senators anxious for football to start, but maybe not as anxious as Trump
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are bullish but acknowledge there’s still a lot of uncertainty around the return of pro and college football.
Policy · 116th Congress
Corporations and consumer groups battle over COVID-19 liability
Business groups are pushing senators to add liability protections to the next COVID-19 bill.