Campaigns · 116th Congress
Mfume headed back to House as Cummings’ successor
Former congressman and NAACP president Kweisi Mfume is heading back to the House after winning a special election in Maryland on Tuesday.
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Policy · 116th Congress
McConnell nixes infrastructure in next economic recovery bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is putting the kibosh on including an infrastructure plan in the next round of coronavirus spending.
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats cite overcrowding as park reopenings are planned
As the Interior Department prepares to reopen parks and public lands, Democrats have concerns about reports of overcrowding at parks amid the pandemic.
Opinion · 116th Congress
To prepare for the next pandemic, Congress should restore patent protections for diagnostic tests
Opinion — The shortage of coronavirus test kits and means for speedy processing can be tied to a 2012 Supreme Court decision that upended patent law.
Policy · 116th Congress
States navigate jobless flood at different speeds
Florida lags other states in handling the surge in initial unemployment claims filed since the COVID-19 pandemic starting shutting down businesses
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Is Libra 2.0 good enough? - Roll Call
Fintech Beat sits down with Cornell University’s Daniel Awrey and Cato’s Diego Zuluaga to debate Facebook’s changes to the Libra cryptocurrency.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Amash run for president makes Michigan House seat safer for GOP
As Rep. Justin Amash launches a long-shot bid for the White House instead of reelection to the House, the GOP should have an easier time winning his seat.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump adds ‘sanctuary cities’ restrictions to aid package demands
The president used White House news conferences to raise a new hurdle for any additional federal coronavirus assistance to states and local governments.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/17 - Roll Call
Tonight, we take you inside the Capitol for what's on lawmakers minds as the pandemic continues, and much more.
Policy · 116th Congress
Chamber urges common federal, state, local reopening guideline
The chamber favors a 'best practices' approach rather than regulation as businesses begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Congress · 116th Congress
House not coming back to Washington next week after all, Hoyer says
After discussions with the Office of the Attending Physician, House leaders cancelled plans to return to Washington on May 4, citing pandemic risks.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Donald Trump’s Maricopa problem
Arizona is key to President Donald Trump’s reelection strategy, and for clues to the state of the race, look no further than its Maricopa County.
Policy · 116th Congress
Citing pandemic, coal lobby seeks lower tax for black-lung care
Cash flow is tight, say industry representatives, making the black-lung tax onerous. Miner advocates call request 'outrageous.'
Congress · 116th Congress
Appeals court grapples with House power to sue over Trump moves
During arguments, judges appeared to lean toward allowing Congress to sue a president to enforce a subpoena or settle political disputes.
Congress · 116th Congress
Shalala’s late stock report shows hundreds of previously unreported transactions
Rep. Donna Shalala was an active stock market trader well into her first year in Congress, purchasing individual securities as late as June 2019.
Policy · 116th Congress
House panel chairman urges agriculture road map for pandemics
House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson says he'll back more aid to the agriculture sector, but only with more oversight of how the money is used
Congress · 116th Congress
White House ‘studying’ options for second round of rebate checks
Momentum appears to be building for another round of direct payments to households, as lawmakers and the Trump administration discuss more coronavirus aid.
Congress · 116th Congress
Protesters rove DC advocating for people of color during pandemic
Activist groups are holding roving protests all week, starting with a car and bike caravan to advocate for people of color during the coronavirus pandemic.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
The campaign attack ad no man could get away with
A competitive Republican primary fight in New Mexico features an ad from a female candidate that portrays another female hopeful with a ditzy voice.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 concerns prompt new interest in cashless payments
Some House Republicans back bill that would reduce physical contact between a consumer and payment terminals and related objects in in-store purchases