Congress · 116th Congress
White House shows flexibility on coronavirus aid; Pelosi holds firm
The Trump administration is willing to consider another $1.5 trillion in coronavirus aid, the White House chief of staff said.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Omar, immigration lawyers raise alarm over Somali deportations
A deportation flight this week may include passengers with COVID-19, which would be ‘absolutely catastrophic’ for Somalia, said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 hits Latino, Black and Native American wallets harder
A new poll found minority households reported disproportionately more financial problems and housing insecurity than their white counterparts
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Who should be an accredited investor? - Roll Call
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins the podcast to talk about artificial intelligence for a live conversation at the HPC + AI Wall Street conference.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Lawmakers navigate politics in tackling a stopgap funding measure - Roll Call
Congress needs a continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown next month. But how long should government operate on a stopgap?
Congress · 116th Congress
House will stay until coronavirus aid deal, Pelosi says
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday the House won't close up shop for the elections until there's a deal on coronavirus relief.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Why is the GOP taking medical advice from Dr. Pepper?
While COVID-19 ravages the nation, fealty to Trump and serving as his enablers on panemic denial still comes first for most Republicans, Shapiro writes.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Will late Trump or Biden TV ads change the race?
Do political ads on television make a difference in the 2020 race? Possibly, but it would be difficult, given how well known Trump and Biden are to voters.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
When ‘Jeopardy!’ messes with politics, Washington collectively groans
As “Jeopardy!” begins its 37th season this week, viewers will notice a few changes on set. What won’t change is the groaning and shouting at home.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Will ‘biblical conservative’ Bob Good make Virginia’s 5th District safer GOP terrain, or more in play?
Virginia Republican Bob Good ousted Rep. Denver Riggleman in a party convention, but now must build support against well-funded Democrat Cameron Webb.
Congress · 116th Congress
Federal judges want safety protections from Congress
Federal courts want millions more from Congress to ensure the security of judges following a fatal attack on the family of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate joins House in not deferring payroll taxes for staff
The Senate will join the House in opting out of the payroll tax deferral.
Congress · 116th Congress
Bipartisan House group unveils $1.5 trillion coronavirus relief plan
The 50-member bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus released a $1.5 trillion coronavirus relief plan Tuesday in an attempt to help break a partisan stalemate.
Policy · 116th Congress
Report: Hackers aimed at manufacturing firms during pandemic
Criminal hackers were looking to obtain ransoms for their attacks and seeking intellectual property on manufacturers whose supply chains were disrupted.
Policy · 116th Congress
Will COVID-19 close the revolving door?
A report concludes that low compensation, leading to high turnover among aides, fuels the dysfunction and diminished clout of today’s legislative branch.
Congress · 116th Congress
A bipartisan effort to turn a segregated school into a monument
Thousands of Mexican American children in southwest Texas went to the segregated Blackwell School. A bipartisan bill would make it a national landmark.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Chris Coons easily fends off progressive challenger in Delaware primary
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons fended off progressive challenger Jessica Scarane in the Democratic primary, and next faces Lauren Witzke, who has backed QAnon.
Congress · 116th Congress
Despite pressure for COVID-19 relief deal, stalemate continues
Despite pressure on both parties to get some kind of new COVID relief package, the stalemate over cost continues in Congress.
Congress · 116th Congress
House GOP campaign platform promises a rebuild from current circumstances
House Republicans on Tuesday revealed their agenda to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuild the decimated economy and increase funding for the police.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Please don’t count the early voting ballots before they’ve hatched
Don't be tempted to extrapolate election results based on early voting totals. They only reveal the registration of the voter, not the contents of a ballot.