Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Pandemic precautions make for strange Senate reunion
When the Senate returned to Capitol Hill for the first time in weeks, they found the Capitol transformed by protective measures against the pandemic.
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Podcasts · 116th Congress
‘Anything could happen,’ and it did. But political dynamics did not budge - Roll Call
We are less than six months from Election Day and, despite impeachment and a pandemic, very little has changed, at least electorally.
Opinion · 116th Congress
A national service response to a national disaster
OPINION — National service is delivering meaningful results across the country, and Congress needs to support its vital response and recovery work.
Congress · 116th Congress
Why Trump didn’t have to veto the Iran resolution until Wednesday
It's been more than 10 days since Congress passed a resolution limiting presidential authority on military action in Iran. So why did the president just veto it?
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP weighs letting states use virus aid to plug budget holes
Some Senate Republicans are warming to giving states flexibility to use federal aid to replace lost revenue; Democrats want massive new cash infusion.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Rules chairman joins calls for rapid coronavirus testing for lawmakers, staff
A top Senate Republican, Roy Blunt, has advocated rapid coronavirus testing of Congress and staff, a departure from the Senate's top leader.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers weigh exempting health emergency response funds from budget caps
Lawmakers weigh exempting health emergency response funds from budget caps - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats doubt Trump attorney can give independent oversight
Brian Miller, a Trump attorney, met skepticism from Senate Democrats about his ability to independently oversee pandemic spending
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats to push for $25 billion for Postal Service, Oversight chairwoman says
Democratic leaders have committed to $25 billion in funding for the U.S. postal service in the next coronavirus relief bill, Rep. Carolyn Maloney says.
Congress · 116th Congress
Watch: Mfume returns to the House, replacing the late Elijah Cummings
Speaker Nancy Pelosi swore-in Rep. Kweisi Mfume on the House floor Tuesday morning. Mfume was elected to replace the late Elijah E. Cummings.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Is there any amount Congress can’t spend to save us?
Opinion — Recent spending to address the pandemic may not reflect the position of traditional deficit hawks, but it is the reality we’re living in today.
Policy · 116th Congress
Antitrust hawks take on Big Tech as pandemic persists
Lawmakers from left and right are aiming their anti-trust guns at Silicon Valley as tech companies do well in the coronavirus economy while others do not
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: The Senate gets back to work - Roll Call
We explain the latest thinking from the administration about disbanding the coronavirus task force, and Congress is busy again with hearings.
Congress · 116th Congress
Duncan Hunter’s prison report date likely pushed back to 2021 due to coronavirus
Former Rep. Duncan Hunter, a California Republican, will likely report to prison next year, several months beyond his original May report date.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court to hear significant birth control coverage case
The high court, which is more conservative than in the past, will decide whether employers can stop covering birth control.
Congress · 116th Congress
Top intelligence nominee Ratcliffe faces lingering questions about qualifications
Rep. John Ratcliffe's name was withdrawn once before after President Donald Trump said he would be named director of national intelligence.
Policy · 116th Congress
From robo-advisers to cashless society, fintech vexes Congress
The Congressional Research Service issued a report cataloging the effects of financial technology in the securities and banking industries.
Congress · 116th Congress
COVID-19 loan IG nominee faces Senate panel as Trump stills watchdogs
Senate Democrats may be skeptical about the president's choice to be the watchdog over trillions in federal economic relief spending.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
China’s digital yuan gets ready for prime time - Roll Call
Fintech Beat sits down with the IMF’s Sonja Davidovic and Jonathan Kiff to learn about the latest developments with China’s digital currency foray.
Policy · 116th Congress
Once locked out of some SBA loans, agriculture now has edge
The SBA is putting agriculture at the front of the line for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, raising objections from the travel industry.