Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
If you thought fantasy football was wonky, try Fantasy Congress
In the sports-like game of Fantasy Congress, Mitch McConnell may have too much power, the creator concedes, and Democrats probably feel the same way.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Democrat seeks accounting of CDC’s ‘no-sail’ order for cruises
Lawmaker wants to know if the Trump administration intervened in a CDC decision on when cruises can safely resume sailing.
Policy · 116th Congress
PPP plan falls short in Senate as hope for COVID-19 aid wanes
Democrats largely rejected the standalone bill, which would have authorized another round of forgivable small business loans, as a 'political stunt.'
Policy · 116th Congress
Justice Department files antitrust complaint against Google, alleging monopoly power
Attorneys general from 11 states join the government in a lawsuit over Google's dominance of online search and advertising
Congress · 116th Congress
As Amy Coney Barrett heads for confirmation, Dianne Feinstein faces outside pressure to step aside
Outside liberal groups want Dianne Feinstein to be removed from her position at the Judiciary Committee, citing her role in the Barrett hearings.
Congress · 116th Congress
Photo of the day: A walk in the park
Photo of the day is a scene from the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden as a boy strolls through the park on a beautiful fall day in Washington
Policy · 116th Congress
Repealing Section 230 could have unintended consequences for Trump and conservatives
The assault on Twitter and Facebook by conservatives could, legal experts say, result in President Donald Trump being booted from social media.
Congress · 116th Congress
Court weighs a pause in House lawsuit over Trump’s financial records
Federal judges on Tuesday suggested they might wait until January to decide to enfoce House subpoenas for President Donald Trump’s financial records.
Opinion · 116th Congress
The mock bravery of the Senate Eye Roll Club
Opinion — Secret Trump dissenters like John Cornyn and Ben Sasse might want to ponder how the looming GOP election defeat could have been prevented.
Congress · 116th Congress
In policy preview, Democrats target oceans for climate action
Their bill likely won’t pass the House or become law this Congress, but Dems are queuing it up for a push if they regain the Senate majority in January.
Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court order on Pennsylvania ballots gives glimpse into future of voting cases
The conservative justices sent a signal late Monday that the Supreme Court might not be so hands-off on election-related disputes in the future.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Minnesota races a snapshot of 2020 in miniature
Minnesota is so 2020: Democrats push into Trump territory in one race, 15-term Democrat fights to survive in a second, and legal chaos consumes a third.
Congress · 116th Congress
Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court nomination expected to advance during rare Sunday Senate session
The Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett is expected to advance in a rare Sunday session, with a final confirmation vote early next week.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic shines spotlight on nursing home policy
Nursing home advocates press for more funding as pandemic highlights issue of placing medically frail patients in care of often underpaid workers.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Excuse me, but is that a partisan wave building?
Veteran Republicans have all but given up on Donald Trump’s reelection and are now focused on minimizing the damage down ballot.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hit by pandemic, Amtrak is making cuts that may endure
In cutting long-distance routes, the company is toying with services prized by lawmakers who have vowed to protect them even though they lose money.
Congress · 116th Congress
One more day for coronavirus relief talks, Pelosi says
Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to decide by Tuesday evening whether a bipartisan deal on a coronavirus relief package can pass before the Nov. 3 elections.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photo of the day: Women’s March in DC
Photo of the day: A masked woman holds a sign Saturday as the Women’s March winds through Washington on its way to the Supreme Court.
Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court will decide border wall funding, ‘remain in Mexico’ policy
Both issues could be wiped out before the Supreme Court ever decides them, if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president in January.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats’ dilemma: Eliminate the filibuster or pack the Supreme Court
ANALYSIS — The Supreme Court has had nine justices since 1869. Adding justices now would further politicize a court that’s already too politicized.