Policy · 116th Congress
Trump announces more border closures to combat coronavirus
Trump announces more border closures to combat coronavirus - Coronavirus
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Congress · 116th Congress
Pandemic ignites interest in remote voting; McConnell, Pelosi say no
Senators on both sides of the aisle said the chamber is exploring the possibility of voting remotely, which would upend tradition and require rules tweaks.
Policy · 116th Congress
New aid request adds to coronavirus response price tag
The White House sent a $45.8 billion supplemental spending request to Congress on Tuesday night to bolster the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Guatemala suspends US flights carrying asylum-seekers
Coronavirus precautions led the Guatemalan government to temporarily block the flights, which are part of a deal struck with the Trump administration.
Congress · 116th Congress
Defense secretary: Army Corps can’t build hospitals overnight
The Army Corps of Engineers may not be the solution to boost the country's hospital capacity to handle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Courts ask Congress for coronavirus response funds
The judicial branch asked Congress for $7 million in additional funding this fiscal year to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Video · 116th Congress
Trump to cut patient privacy protections, making remote doctor visits easier
Pres. Trump said that his administration would cut back enforcement of a patient privacy proctection law to allow for more telehealth services to during the the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Maryland postpones April primary, but not 7th District special election
Voting for presidential and state candidates postponed until June 2, but voting in the special election to fill a House vacancy will go forward April 28.
Congress · 116th Congress
VA readies $16.6 billion request for virus-related influx
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to seek $16.6 billion more as the department prepares for a potential wave of veterans with coronavirus.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/17 - Roll Call
This episode rounds up the policy news of the day including the latest on Senate consideration of the House-passed coronavirus stimulus bill, and more.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Tuesday’s elections (mostly) continue amid coronavirus pandemic
Tuesday’s elections (mostly) continue amid coronavirus pandemic - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Treasury, Fed take new actions to bolster lending during pandemic
The Fed has taken a series of steps since the COVID-19 disease began to spread to provide liquidity to markets and to encourage bank lending
Congress · 116th Congress
Barrasso pushes for highway spending in next stimulus bill
His measure would attach a bill to reauthorize the expiring Surface Transportation Act, which as stalled for lack of a plan to pay for it
Congress · 116th Congress
Mnuchin: White House plan will inject $1 trillion into economy
Treasury Secretary said the massive stimulus package the Trump administration is proposing would pump $1 trillion into the coronavirus-ravaged U.S. economy.
Congress · 116th Congress
Perfect for social distancing, you can have Capitol Hill Books all to yourself
Eastern Market’s used book store Capitol Hill Books announced Monday they would tackle the problems social distancing put to businesses in a unique way.
Policy · 116th Congress
Foes of smoke-flavoring ban unmoved by high rate of lung-cancer deaths
None of the representatives of the 10 House districts with the most lung cancer deaths voted for the bill to ban flavored smoking and vaping products.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Could Joe Biden give a boost to an Irish American museum?
Could Joe Biden give a boost to an Irish American museum? - Hoh
Congress · 116th Congress
Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months in prison
Former Rep. Duncan Hunter will serve time in federal prison for spending over $150,000 of campaign funds on extramarital affairs, bar tabs and tobacco
White House · 116th Congress
Health agency gives Florida Medicaid flexibility responding to coronavirus
The Trump administration approved the first state Medicaid waiver to expand flexibility under the program in response to the COVID-19 national emergency.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House sees $50 billion for airlines, support for Boeing
Details of industry support are lacking, but Trump singled out need to assist Boeing, which was struggling even before the pandemic