Congress · 116th Congress
Historic rule change OKs House proxy votes and virtual committees
The coronavirus has prompted the House to allow lawmakers to vote by proxy, a change to operations not enacted during any other national crisis in history.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
As House Democrats push virus relief bill, GOP candidates pounce
The more than $3 trillion package may have been designed to put Republicans on defense, but it's vulnerable Democrats who are saying they are opposed.
Congress · 116th Congress
House narrowly passes $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi muscled a $3 trillion aid package through the House late Friday, overcoming defections from her party's moderate wing.
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC guidance urges fewer health precautions than original plan
Trump administration officials softened the public health guidance that CDC planned to tell businesses and others that want to reopen.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘They belong on that wall’ — bill to honor ‘Lost 74’ on Vietnam Memorial keeps running aground
Backers took to the Senate floor as part of an effort to get names of 74 people killed on the USS Frank E. Evans added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Congress debates two important issues - Roll Call
Today Congress meets to vote on two important issues -- a $3 trillion recovery package and voting by proxy. We have the latest.
Congress · 116th Congress
FISA overhaul could be an early test of House voting by proxy
The legislation heading to the House after this week’s Senate passage could be an early test of a new proxy voting system.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Mask problems, a sleepy dog and Katie Porter’s minivan: Congressional Hits and Misses
Lawmakers at a House Rules Committee hearing this week ganged up on Rep. Jim McGovern for his choice of mask, and more in this week's Hits and Misses.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: ‘2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history’ - Roll Call
Tonight we delve into the HHS whistleblower’s testimony to Congress and a senator who benefited financially from intelligence briefings on COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump announces new model to improve national stockpile of supplies
The initiative aims to keep a rotating inventory of strategic supplies in the stockpile ahead of a potential second coronavirus wave this fall.
Congress · 116th Congress
Burr steps aside as Intelligence chairman as stock sale scandal grows
Sen. Richard M. Burr is stepping aside as Intelligence Committee chairman as a federal investigation of his stock sales has grown.
Policy · 116th Congress
Health official warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine problems
Rick Bright, who oversaw the administration's vaccine and drug investments before being transferred, says development could take longer than predicted.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Is the California special election a bellwether of things to come? The GOP hopes so
Opinion — A lot can change between now and the fall. But if the CA-25 result means anything, the GOP should feel better today than it did yesterday.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 amplifies racial disparities in maternal health
Black women are more likely to die while or after giving birth. COVID-19 may make such racial disparities in maternal health worse.
Policy · 116th Congress
Maloney drafting pandemic insurance bill as COVID-19 shows gap
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney is working on a bill that would set up pandemic risk insurance that would be open to voluntary participation from private insurers.
Congress · 116th Congress
House vote on aid bill set despite Democrats upset over omissions
Congressional Progressive Caucus leaders had pushed for a delay in the vote to next week so lawmakers could discuss potential changes.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
K Street, PACs not eager to attend in-person fundraisers yet
Some lawmakers are sending out invitations to in-person fundraisers next month, with the caveat that they may be moved online if the pandemic warrants it.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Statistics alone won’t save minorities from COVID-19. Bringing tests to at-risk communities will
Opinion — Being a minority, having a chronic illness or living in the wrong ZIP code should not be a death sentence during the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
National body bag shortage exacerbates funeral homes’ problems
Because of short supply, some body bags are reused two or three times. Sometimes the deceased person is wrapped in sheets and a mask is placed on the face.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Plasma donation emerges as a recovery ritual for members of Congress
Most members of Congress who have tested positive for the coronavirus so far have made a point of donating convalescent plasma.