Campaigns · 116th Congress
Showcasing GOP support isn’t just for the Democratic convention
Winning over Republicans and GOP-leaning independent voters is key for Democrats looking to hold onto 2018 gains and and add new territory.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Postmaster general: ‘Dramatic’ changes ahead, but confidence in election mail is strong
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told a Senate panel on Friday that post offices will continue to prioritize ballots, expressing support for voting by mail.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
DNC fact check: Biden speech needs context on pandemic, tax cuts and Social Security
Joe Biden accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination with a speech that was largely accurate, but lacked context in some instances.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
A reality check on Joe Biden’s Democratic convention promises
Some, like policy toward Russia, could easily happen. Others stalled during two Obama terms, and could be heavy lifts even with control of Congress.
Congress · 116th Congress
Gaetz admonished by Ethics Committee for threatening tweet directed at Michael Cohen
The House Ethics Committee on Friday admonished Rep. Matt Gaetz for his threatening tweet directed at President Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Leadership races begin as Cárdenas announces bid for assistant speaker
Four-term Democrat from California cites departure of only Latino in leadership and record of addressing diversity in city and state government previously.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Blanket COVID-19 liability shield will cost taxpayers
Legal immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits would only shift the burden and costs to the injured party — and more often than not to the taxpayers.
Congress · 116th Congress
Postal chief in Dems’ crosshairs has long record of Republican contributions
As Postal Service operations get scrutinized by Senate and House committees, some lawmakers have recieved money from agency chief Louis Dejoy.
Congress · 116th Congress
Sen. Bill Cassidy tests positive for COVID-19
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is under quarantine for 14 days after testing positive for COVID-19. He becomes the second GOP senator with the affliction.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Will there still be balloons?
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best stories, with some extras, with this weekly At the Races newsletter.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
House Democrats’ agenda barely mentioned at convention as Pelosi forced to talk about Trump
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s convention speech was more about Donald Trump’s failures than about Democrats’ accomplishments — the opposite of her typical message.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Biden would largely discard Trump’s foreign policies on Day 1
Democrats are fleshing out foreign policy priorities that would largely reverse and scrub the plate clean of Trump’s "America First" agenda.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
DNC fact check: Few false claims punctuated by Trump’s wrong tweet
DNC fact check: Few false claims punctuated by Trump's wrong tweet - At The Races
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Green advocates hope Harris sparks young, disadvantaged voters
They hope her environmental justice record energizes young voters and people in communities polluted by nearby industries. History says that's unlikely.
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer: Ditching filibuster not ‘off the table’ if Biden, Democrats win
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer says eliminating the filibuster is a possibility if Democrats sweep into the majority with Joe Biden in November.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Pelosi backs Kennedy over incumbent Markey
Kennedy, a member of the storied political family, took an early lead in the polls, but Markey had closed the gap in recent months.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Vulnerable Democrats zoom in and out of the party’s convention
Vulnerable lawmakers often avoid their party conventions, but the virtual 2020 convention has allowed some to participate in policy panels or watch parties.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Biden’s immigration plan: Cancel Trump orders, seek bill in Congress
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would roll back Trump’s executive orders on immigration, including bans against asylum and foreigners.
Congress · 116th Congress
Blue Dogs call for restart of relief negotiations
The Blue Dog Coalition of moderate House Democrats is circulating a letter to congressional leaders urging them to restart virus aid talks.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Can Joe Biden revive bipartisanship as president?
The Senate has changed a lot since Biden left at the beginning of 2009, but his supporters think having more respect for Congress will go a long way.