Policy · 116th Congress
Biden said to tap Granholm for Energy, McCarthy in climate role
The nomination of Granholm drew praise from environmental groups that lobbied hard against candidates with ties to the natural gas and nuclear industries.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Buttigieg would bring his agenda and Biden’s to Department of Transportation
Biden picked one of the few former Democratic presidential rivals to outright endorse a transformative change to how country pays for highways.
Congress · 116th Congress
Video games and partisanship: A conversation with new member Jay Obernolte
Jay Obernolte won California's 8th District. Watch the video for CQ Roll Call's conversation with the video game entrepreneur for more.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
All you need to know about Ant Group (and its canceled IPO) - Roll Call
Hong Kong University professor Douglas Arner joins the Fintech Beat podcast to talk about the origins of Ant Financial and more.
Video · 116th Congress
Watch: McConnell congratulates “President-elect Joe Biden” on the Senate floor
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell took to the Senate floor Tuesday morning to congratulate his former colleague Joe Biden on winning the election.
Policy · 116th Congress
FCC order to ‘rip and replace’ Chinese 5G gear will confront Biden
Timing of the Federal Communications Commission’s latest effort to rid U.S. wireless networks of equipment from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE means it will fall to President-elect Joe Biden and Congress to take action.
Congress · 116th Congress
Hill leaders seek to clinch spending, coronavirus aid deals
Congressional leaders late Tuesday said they were close to locking down agreements on a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending and coronavirus relief package.
Congress · 116th Congress
To constrain a presidency, House Democrats seek Republican support
The next Congress will have to decide where presidential reforms fit as a priority, against the backdrop of the economy and COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Moderna COVID-19 trial data shows vaccine is broadly effective
The COVID-19 vaccine co-developed by Moderna and the National Institutes of Health is broadly effective, according to documents released Tuesday.
White House · 116th Congress
Biden thanks Senate Republicans for acknowledging his Electoral College victory
Joe Biden secured the Electoral College votes necessary to win the presidency on Monday, and Senate Republicans began acknowledging that.
Policy · 116th Congress
Russians hack into software vendor to gain access to US agencies
The Treasury and Commerce departments and Fortune 500 corporations were attacked by an apparent Russian unit through a U.S. software vendor.
Congress · 116th Congress
Negotiators wrapping up omnibus deal, plan to file Tuesday
Negotiators have reached compromises on some of the thorniest issues including border wall spending and funding for veterans health care programs.
Congress · 116th Congress
In a GOP Senate, Biden’s Cabinet faces a gantlet
A GOP-controlled Senate could block most of Biden’s Cabinet choices, citing the vociferous Democratic opposition to Trump’s early picks.
Policy · 116th Congress
William Barr steps down as attorney general
President Donald Trump on Monday said Attorney General William Barr will step down after nearly two years as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
November results leave little doubt: Georgia Senate runoffs are Toss-ups
Public polls show the race is close, but given how polls performed, the real test is how people actually voted last month, and both races were close.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Georgia turnout efforts ramp up with November lessons in mind
Democrats have stepped up door-knocking, while the GOP is working to ensure that voters who think November was rigged against Trump still turn out.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Young voters came through for Biden. But outreach to them can’t stop
OPINION — Young voters were key to Democrats taking back the White House, and the party must maintain engagement with them past the election cycle.
Congress · 116th Congress
Provisions for cleaner energy pushed for spending bill
Lawmakers are coalescing around a bipartisan deal that would include carbon capture and energy efficiency provisions in the government funding bill.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rep. Paul Mitchell leaves GOP, citing ‘unacceptable’ postelection behavior
Retiring GOP Rep. Paul Mitchell says he is leaving the party to become an independent, citing the part's refusal to recognize Biden's presidential win, and the false and misleading attacks on the integrity of the election.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Will White House officials, lawmakers be among the first to get vaccine?
In this edition of Political Theater, we delve into why White House officials and members of Congress may be at the head of the line for a COVID-19 vaccine.