Congress · 116th Congress
Stabenow says smaller coronavirus relief bill better than nothing
A top Senate Democrat said Tuesday that she's engaged in bipartisan discussions on a narrower coronavirus relief package that can pass in that chamber.
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Podcasts · 116th Congress
The Transition: Joe Biden and the 'dare to be dull' approach to governing - Roll Call
President-elect Joe Biden is taking what might be called the 'dare to be dull' approach to governing. It could be a welcome relief.
Opinion · 116th Congress
All media properties self-censor, social media can too
Social media companies seem willing to be more transparent about what users see and don't see — and to consider censoring material that is beyond the pale.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
In Georgia Senate runoff, Loeffler targets Warnock sermons
Attacks by Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her allies focus on sermons and writings by Rev. Raphael Warnock that Democrats say could motivate Black turnout too.
White House · 116th Congress
Biden said to pick Janet Yellen for Treasury amid deep economic slump
Yellen, the first woman to run the Federal Reserve, would face the task of steering the economy out of a deep slump left by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
As top U.S. spy chief, Haines will face task of restoring trust
Avril Haines, a former deputy director of the CIA, would be the first woman director of national intelligence overseeing the 17 U.S. spy agencies.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden picks Kerry for Cabinet-level climate role
Kerry will be a special presidential envoy for climate, a role that does not require Senate confirmation, the president-elect’s transition team said Monday.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
McAdams and Shalala, in defeat, illustrate Democrats’ challenge
The two Democrats won GOP-leaning seats in 2018 in Florida and Utah, but their districts returned to form this month as Republicans gained
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump pushes Supreme Court to let him reshape apportionment
White House lawyers go before the Supreme Court next week to defend a plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from census data used to apportion House seats.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photo of the day: Another week, another protest
Nearly three weeks have passed since Election Day and election-related protests are still scattered around D.C.
Congress · 116th Congress
Opening of 117th Congress will be different due to pandemic
When the 117th Congress convenes in January, opening day festivities of swearing in members and electing the speaker will look a little different.
Congress · 116th Congress
Neal eyes massive coronavirus relief, climate and infrastructure package
Richard E. Neal’s attitude toward legislating under a Democratic-led White House might aptly be described as “never let a crisis go to waste.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Spending deal by Dec. 11 hinges on Thanksgiving allocation pact
Aides said Monday an agreement on allocations by Thanksgiving would give lawmakers time to pass a spending law by Dec. 11 expiration of current law
Congress · 116th Congress
Dianne Feinstein will relinquish role as top Democrat on Judiciary Committee
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is stepping down from her role as the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, as her party looks to the Biden administration.
Policy · 116th Congress
GM exits Trump fuel efficiency fight, backs electric future
Automaker withdraws from a Trump administration effort to end California’s right to set its own fuel efficiency standards.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden’s foreign policy nominees have long track records
Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan and Linda Thomas-Greenfield have years of experience in diplomacy and foreign affairs and are close to Joe Biden.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden picks Alejandro Mayorkas to head Homeland Security
A Cuban refugee and former Obama administration official, Alejandro Mayorkas would be the first Latino and immigrant to serve as Homeland Security chief.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden’s infrastructure challenge: Finding common ground
Finding bipartisan agreement on how to pay for infrastructure has stymied administration after administration.
Congress · 116th Congress
Spat over veterans health care emergency funds stalls spending deal
The dispute over veterans health funding is holding up bipartisan negotiations toward a spending package that would avoid a government shutdown next month.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
The Transition: It's been a long week - Roll Call
We're delving into President Donald Trump's latest moves to block President-elect Joe Biden from moving forward and more on today's episode.