Congress · 116th Congress
This video has no coronavirus content, we promise: Congressional Hits and Misses
Look, last week’s Hits and Misses had a lot of coronavirus stuff. With all the anxiety spreading about this pandemic, let’s take a break.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Virus worries lead Louisiana to postpone April primary; voting still on in four states Tuesday
Vote set for April 4 pushed to June, but four other states — Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio — are going ahead with elections set for Tuesday.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘No availability’ of coronavirus tests for troops in Afghanistan
Members of Congress are particularly concerned about the nearly 13,000 troops in Afghanistan because many of them are deployed near Iran.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lab capacity increasing but barriers remain for COVID-19 tests
Achieving the levels needed to manage the increasing number of cases will depend a lot on how well private labs and the broader health care system function.
Congress · 116th Congress
Could coronavirus change whether the Supreme Court streams proceedings?
The Supreme Court has refused to open up the courtroom to live audio or video streaming could the coronavirus pandemic change that?
Opinion · 116th Congress
Tommy Thompson: The new coronavirus has no partisan preference
Let’s be supportive of the great team working to address this crisis and see how we as a country can come together, former HHS chief Tommy Thompson writes.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Big talk, little walk from Sanders in the Senate
Democrats opposing Bernie Sanders’ bid have made the case that he won’t make a good president because he hasn’t been a good senator.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi announces coronavirus-response bill
Nancy Pelosi announced that the House would seek to advance a bill aimed at quelling the spread and mitigating the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals want to kill a policy shielding nurses from COVID-19 because there aren’t enough masks
They argue the coronavirus bill proposal shielding nurses from COVID-19, "would be impossible to implement in hospitals due to a severe lack of N95 masks."
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers keep finding out about coronavirus exposure after meeting with foreign officials
Lawmakers are finding out about COVID-19 exposure from officials in other countries, as the U.S. continues trailing other countries' testing for coronavirus
White House · 116th Congress
Market surges, but Trump’s coronavirus news conference takes a turn after the closing bell
Timing of the market close might have been fortuitous for the president, as the long-lasting moment from Friday’s appearance likely came minutes later.
Congress · 116th Congress
House gets new chance at court challenge of Trump’s wall construction, McGahn subpoena
The House gets a new chance to press congressional authority in two lawsuits against Trump's administration: Wall construction, and the McGahn subpoena.
Policy · 116th Congress
States reopen insurance enrollment as coronavirus spreads
At least three states are reopening health insurance exchanges amid the coronavirus outbreak to boost coverage and expand treatment for the uninsured.
Congress · 116th Congress
Unicorn advocate on K Street: Softbank’s lobbyist
Ziad Ojakli heads up SoftBank’s lobbying shop that offers government relations guidance to companies SoftBank invests in.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid deal passed, delivered to Senate; Trump to sign
The House passed a financial relief measure to provide paid sick leave, free diagnostic testing and expanded food aid to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Consumer laws should protect children, not companies
Opinion — It’s time to end the virtual gag order on the CPSC that prevents the agency from alerting the public about potential hazards in many products.
Congress · 116th Congress
House anti-harassment training moved online amid coronavirus concerns
House shifts in-person harassment and workplace rights training launched after #MeToo to webinars in response to coronavirus measures.
Policy · 116th Congress
States expecting big revenue hit as COVID-19 slows the economy
States that depend largely on one sector like tourism or oil could be hardest-hit in coronavirus slowdown. New Mexico governor vetoed infrastructure project
Congress · 116th Congress
No hands! House offices get uniform signage for social distancing
House offices are getting uniform signage warning visitors, staff and members to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Photos of the week ending March 13, 2020
D.C. declared a state of emergency, members of Congress began to self-quarantine and tours of the Capitol were suspended as coronavirus dominated the week.