Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus relief package skirmishes bog down funding negotiations
With less than 48 hours until government funding expires, lawmakers inched closer to agreement on a coronavirus relief package and omnibus spending bill.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Senators clash as panel hears discredited claims of election fraud
Trump campaign lawyers pressed discredited claims that voters cast their ballots twice and that votes had been cast in the names of deceased voters
Policy · 116th Congress
Pediatricians want kids to be part of COVID-19 vaccine trials
If clinical trials aren’t expanded soon to include children, it’s unlikely that even kids in their teens will be vaccinated in time for next school year.
Congress · 116th Congress
Electoral votes are in, but congressional count may hold another round of drama
The Electoral College has voted and Joe Biden is the victor, but there still might be drama with some objections from Republicans challenging the results on Jan. 6.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photo of the day: Snow day
Photo of the day: Sen. Mike Braun gets into a car to leave the U.S. Capitol as snow from Winter Storm Gail falls in Washington on Wednesday.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
O Come, O Come, Coromnibus
As Washington tried to seal an omnibus and covid relief deal, musical outbursts were all the rage — and we’re not just talking about the sighs and groans.
Congress · 116th Congress
Fine print issues snag tentative pact on coronavirus relief bill
Last-minute obstacles and fine-tuning indicated negotiations on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package would run into Thursday.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
The Transition: Trump's norm-busting. Let us count the ways - Roll Call
There is discussion about what Congress can do to clearly define presidential power in areas like tax returns, congressional subpoenas and more.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congressional leaders near $900B coronavirus relief deal
Top Capitol Hill negotiators are close to agreement on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package that could end a monthslong impasse, lawmakers said.
White House · 116th Congress
Inaugural ceremony to go forward without public attendance
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Jan. 20 will happen largely absent public attendance, reflecting COVID-19 concerns.
Video · 116th Congress
Rep.-elect Andrew Clyde got a bill passed into law before he even ran for Congress
Rep.-elect Andrew Clyde is returning to Capitol Hill, five years after he testified to the a powerful House committee to get a bipartisan law passed.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos of the day: Retiring Lamar Alexander serenades the Senate
Photos: Retiring Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., serenades Senate staffers, press and a few Senators with holiday songs on his piano
Opinion · 116th Congress
Four decades and counting — the GOP’s shift to the right is bigger than the Democrats’ shift left
Over the course of four decades, since 1980, the GOP shift to the right has been greater than the Democrats' shift to the left.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Biden rallies Democrats in Georgia Senate runoffs as GOP plays up one-party rule as a danger
Biden's socially distanced Georgia rally comes as other Democrats have kept campaigning largely virtual, and GOP is demonizing leaders of the progressive wing.
Congress · 116th Congress
Time expiring for aircraft oversight bills driven by 737 Max
House and Senate measures aimed at shoring up the FAA’s safety culture in response to two Boeing 737 Max crashes are caught in a squeeze.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census estimates US population at 330 million
The estimate serves as a key accuracy check on upcoming results from the actual decennial count conducted by the Census Bureau.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Will COVID-19 aid be included in the government spending package? - Roll Call
CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the state of the spending package and what stumbling blocks lay ahead for a deal on COVID-19 aid.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell recognizes Biden win: ‘The Electoral College has spoken’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, one day after the Electoral College affirmed that win.
Congress · 116th Congress
After 12 years of work, Congress is set to disclose hidden corporate owners
Congress, after 12 years of effort, is ready to try to bring transparency to shell companies that can hide owners and illicit money movements.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
The Transition: Sorry, 2020’s political drama will be leaking into 2021 - Roll Call
Tired of all the 2020 political drama and ready for a reboot after the Electoral College certified Joe Biden the winner. Sorry! 2021 promises more of it.