Policy · 116th Congress
GAO says Wolf, Cuccinelli appointments at DHS invalid
The appointments of acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and aide Ken Cuccinelli were invalid, the Government Accountability Office said Friday.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Smaller airports may see schedule cuts after Sept. 30
Pandemic relief law that required airlines to continue service for smaller markets expires on Sept. 30, along with airlines' payroll support.
Policy · 116th Congress
Judiciary seeks funding and laws to protect federal judges
Federal courts will press Congress after a gunman attacked the family of a district judge at their home in July, killing her son and wounding her husband.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
ICYMI: August rating changes continue to improve Democrats’ House outlook
Elections analyst Nathan L. Gonzales discusses changes to race ratings for House candidates and how things look with less than three months to go..
Congress · 116th Congress
Constituent communications went digital due to COVID-19, and that could stick, report says
The Congressional Management Foundation explores how congressional offices changed constituent engagement in response to COVID-19, and what could stick.
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC study finds behavioral health concerns rose in June amid coronavirus
Symptoms of anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, substance use and suicidal thoughts have increased in the second quarter of 2020.
Opinion · 116th Congress
As COVID-19 crisis raises risk of suicide and mental illness, Americans deserve more help
At a time of elevated risk of suicide and mental illness during the coronavirus pandemic, we must do more to help those struggling, Fischer and Smith write.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump opposes funding Postal Service because it would increase vote by mail
President Donald Trump said he was holding up talks on coronavirus relief to keep money away from the Postal Service in order to dilute voting by mail.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Election officials ‘prepare for the worst’ as congressional aid talks stall
Election officials watch pandemic aid talks anxiously, amid bipartisan agreement that voting in November is going to be more complicated and expensive.
Congress · 116th Congress
At Gettysburg, worry over preserving history without sugarcoating
There are 40 Confederate monuments at Gettysburg. A House spending bill would eliminate them as the nation grapples with its history of racism
Video · 116th Congress
Watch: Will Gettysburg’s Confederate memorials come down?
President Trump announced he may deliver his RNC speech from Gettysburg. With 40 Confederate memorials there, he’d be in the center of the statue debate.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Ethics launches investigation into Steve Watkins, despite lame-duck status
Kansas Republican Steve Watkins is facing felony charges related to voting fraud allegations and has given up his seats on three House committees.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate breaks for August recess with no coronavirus deal in sight
The Senate is essentially gone until after Labor Day, an ominous sign for any progress on a COVID-19 relief package that has stalemated.
Policy · 116th Congress
Top health official argues against widespread COVID-19 testing approach
The Trump administration official overseeing the strategy for COVID-19 testing said he doesn't believe more widespread and frequent testing is needed.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: That’s the ticket
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.
Video · 116th Congress
Mass public gatherings are coming. That could lead to an explosion of COVID-19, experts fear
Football games, protests and going back to school: a confluence of mass public gatherings coming in the fall could lead to increased spread of COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Upcoming events could increase COVID-19 spread after summer surge
Events in the coming weeks and months could exacerbate the spread of coronavirus infections following a summer surge, public health experts warn.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
‘It’s just history’: Kamala Harris as the VP nominee - Roll Call
Sen. Kamala Harris made history, again, this week when she was tapped by Joe Biden to be his 2020 running mate in hopes of winning the White House.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
The legislative record of Kamala Harris shows a loyal Democrat and Trump counterpuncher
Sen. Kamala Harris' legislative record shows her to be a reliable Democrat and key counterpoint to the Trump administration.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
How will Kamala Harris impact the rest of the Democratic ticket?
Harris has taken positions more liberal than Biden has, which could be problematic for Democratic incumbents in the districts Donald Trump carried in 2016.