Congress · 116th Congress
Georgia’s Scott to make history in taking Agriculture gavel
Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott will become chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, the first African American to do so in its 200-year history.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Meeks to be first Black lawmaker to lead House Foreign Affairs
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, a Howard University Law School graduate, beat a Californian and a Texan for the gavel of the House's foreign policy-making panel.
Policy · 116th Congress
Interior pushes ahead on drilling in Alaska refuge, but hurdles await
The Bureau of Land Management is pushing ahead to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska for oil and gas drilling. But Biden could intervene.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Michelle Fischbach on the year of the GOP woman
Michelle Fischbach was one of nearly 20 new Republican women elected to the House in 2020 and one of a handful who flipped Democratic districts.
Congress · 116th Congress
In close vote, Senate makes first lame-duck Fed confirmation
The Senate confirmed Christopher Waller for a seat on the Federal Reserve board by one vote as Sen. Rand Paul joined Democrats in opposition
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Breaking the 'pale and male' barrier - Roll Call
Former Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley has usually been the only African American, female diplomat in the room.
Congress · 116th Congress
House releases 2021 legislative calendar
The House calendar for 2021 is scheduled to begin on Jan. 3 and will continue the pandemic practice of separate committee work weeks.
Congress · 116th Congress
Scott moves one step closer to House Agriculture chairmanship
Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., would become first African American to lead House Agriculture if his colleagues endorse a Steering Committee recommendation
Policy · 116th Congress
Former DOT Secretary LaHood backs Emanuel for job he once held
Emanuel, former Obama chief of staff, faces fierce opposition from progressive Democrats over his tenure as Chicago's mayor.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
‘No corporate PAC’ pledges hit record in 2020, but may face uncertainty in 2022
Democratic incumbents and future challengers are assessing whether the pledges pay. Meanwhile, companies with PACs grapple with diminished clout.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delays could push apportionment to Biden administration
The House Oversight and Reform Committee released internal census documents that identified errors involving more than 900,000 records across the country
Video · 116th Congress
COVID-19 vaccine: Navy’s top officer outlines distribution priorities
In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Adm. Michael M. Gilday outlined which sailors and marines will get vaccinated first.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rogers likely to become top Armed Services Republican
The House Republican Steering Committee recommended Rep. Mike D. Rogers to be the next ranking member of the Armed Services Committee.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Mask up, gingerbread men: It’s Christmas at the Capitol
The lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree on Wednesday will be a scaled-back affair, with a smaller festive entourage and no public audience.
Congress · 116th Congress
Mark Kelly lands in Senate, shrinking GOP majority
Mark Kelly took the oath of office, replacing GOP Sen. Martha McSally and claiming the final two years of the late John McCain’s Senate term
Congress · 116th Congress
Signs of life for coronavirus relief as bipartisan plan wins key backing
Coronavirus relief package talks got a jolt of momentum Wednesday when top Democratic leaders all but endorsed a bipartisan $908 billion interim measure.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Watch Mitch McConnell’s tearful tribute to retiring Lamar Alexander
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a tearful tribute to retiring Sen. Lamar Alexander on the Senate floor Wednesday morning.
Congress · 116th Congress
As recovery bills languish, transit systems cut service
Washington area’s Metro is latest transit system to announce drastic service reductions as Congress is unable to agree on an economic relief package.
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC issues COVID-19 warnings, new recommendations
The next few months of the COVID-19 pandemic will likely be the most difficult yet, CDC Director Robert Redfield warned Wednesday.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Cringeworthy Christmas: Netflix turns BRAC into a Hill staffer’s tropical romance
“Operation Christmas Drop” turns a bureaucratic cost-saving process into a magical and tropical Christmas romp. Defense experts are less than impressed.