Congress · 116th Congress
Virus aid talks break down as White House weighs unilateral action
Coronavirus relief negotiations have come to a halt; both parties say they’ll only come back to the table when the other has something new to offer.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Should lawmakers be sleeping in their offices during a pandemic?
Some members of Congress sleep in their offices to show they're not of Washington, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, that's raising concerns over safety.
Policy · 116th Congress
Rural tenants, already delaying rent, face pinch without relief
Landlords are seeing signs rural renters are delaying payments but still making them. Congressional relief may determine whether that continues
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What just happened in Tennessee’s Democratic Senate primary?
Democrat James Mackler, the presumed front-runner who raised over $2.1 million, lost to Marquita Bradshaw, who said she raised less than $25,000.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Sing softly and carry a big stick: Congressional Hits and Misses
“So, how’s it going?” queried Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell from the chamber's floor this week. The answer is: not great.
Policy · 116th Congress
Court extends legal fights over McGahn subpoena, border wall
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit backed congressional oversight power in Democratic moves targeting the Trump administration.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rep. Tlaib directed to reimburse campaign for $10,800 in postelection paychecks
Rep. Rashida Tlaib will need to repay her campaign for salary costs paid to her in 2018, the House Ethics Committee said in a report released Friday.
Opinion · 116th Congress
How can we fix our health worker shortage? Start with tackling student debt
Our shortage of doctors and nurses predated the coronavirus pandemic, and the problem starts with medical education in America, Durbin and Rubio write.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Three months to go
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.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell won’t force senators to stick around until there’s a coronavirus relief deal
The Senate majority leader said senators will have 24 hours’ notice before a vote. The chamber’s August recess was scheduled to get underway Friday.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
‘It is exhausting’: Women in Congress recount shared experiences - Roll Call
There are a record number of women in Congress, and they are starting to share their stories about what it is like in some uncomfortable situations.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
10 most vulnerable senators in 2020: Georgia’s Perdue joins list, Michigan’s Peters drops off
Senate control in November will be decided by a handful of races. Three months out, more Republicans are on defense than Democrats.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Loeffler leans in to Trump’s culture war in battle with WNBA
Georgia's Kelly Loeffler has fully embraced Trump’s culture war as she tries to hold on to her Senate seat. Maybe her fight with the WNBA was inevitable.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rodney Davis maintains opposition to proxy voting after positive COVID-19 test
The Illinois Republican will likely not get to vote on the next coronavirus relief package because he opposes the only mechanism for him to safely do so.
Congress · 116th Congress
Virus aid talks teeter on brink of collapse
Negotiations between Democrats and Trump administration officials began to fall apart Thursday, putting a coronavirus relief package in jeopardy.
Congress · 116th Congress
After a year on job, public lands chief overdue for confirmation hearing, Democrats say
William Perry Pendley is among many Trump Administration appointees acting in posts that require Senate confirmation.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Moderate Democrat Strickland takes one of two spots on ballot for open Washington seat
Former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland claimed the top spot in the primary for Washington’s 10th District, as votes continued to be tallied.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
10 most vulnerable House members: Garcia, Katko and Bacon join the list
Ranking the 10 most vulnerable House members three months before the election finds the list evenly split between Republicans and Democrats.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Harshberger’s win in open Tennessee seat means House GOP may get one more woman
Tennessee Republicans on Thursday chose self-funding pharmacist Diana Harshberger as their nominee in the deep-red 1st District to succeed Rep. Phil Roe.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Tennessee Republicans pick Bill Hagerty for Lamar Alexander’s Senate seat
Tennessee Republican Bill Hagerty, who had President Donald Trump’s endorsement, defeated orthopedic surgeon Manny Sethi for the GOP Senate nomination.