Policy · 116th Congress
Fed’s Powell urges Congress to spend on unemployed in pandemic
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned senators of widening gaps in economic well-being if the downturn isn't contained and reversed
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Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus podcast: FDA reverses on drug Trump touted
We examine the FDA's move to withdraw emergency approval for hydroxychloroquine. We also look at statistics that show the rate of hunger and housing insecurity is nearly twice as high among African Americans than whites.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Former assemblyman Marchant will be Horsford’s challenger in November
Votes in Tuesday's primary took a while to be countied in a close Republican primary to choose a challenger to Rep. Steven Horsford.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s challenge to ‘sanctuary’ law
The case involves California’s so-called sanctuary law that limits local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Outside group hits Tillis on health care record in new ad
Nonprofit Majority Forward targets North Carolina senator over his opposition to expanding Medicaid when he was in the state legislature.
Policy · 116th Congress
K Street backrooms morph into ‘the Zoom where it happens’
Analysis — The coronavirus pandemic along with the nationwide protests for racial justice and equality will leave a lasting imprint on the lobbying sector
Congress · 116th Congress
There’s danger in Democrats’ gamble on policing
Democratic leaders have to decide whether to accept a forthcoming Republican proposal or hold out and make an election issue of it.
Congress · 116th Congress
Police overhaul, parks bill take center stage: Road Ahead
A public lands bill is expected to pass the Senate, the GOP majority releases a policing overhaul and coronavirus hearings continue this week in Congress.
Congress · 116th Congress
Capitol Police, a department shrouded in secrecy
Congress is not subject to the law, and the Capitol Police, as a component of the legislative branch, is also exempt from any FOIA request.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Appropriators face busy summer following COVID-19 delays - Roll Call
CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what could trip up lawmakers as they begin debate on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending.
Policy · 116th Congress
Ex-Sens. Lott, Breaux announce move to Crossroads Strategies
Cryptic announcement from prior firm last week led to speculation it was connected to statement that led Lott to step down from Senate leadership in 2002.
Video · 116th Congress
‘We’re loving our national parks to death,’ senator warns
As the Senate debates a conservation bill, cosponsor Angus King discusses how the pandemic could lead to more wear and tear on national parks this summer.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court’s LGBT decision could shake up other laws and lawsuits
Monday's Supreme Court decision backing LGBT employment rights will reverberate through other ongoing legislative and legal fights.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA revokes authorization for drugs Trump touted for COVID-19
The FDA said Monday that hospitals should no longer administer hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, the experimental COVID-19 treatments championed by President Donald Trump.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court extends employment protections to LGBT individuals
The Supreme Court extended broad workplace protections to gay, lesbian and transgender employees on Monday in a 6-3 decision.
Congress · 116th Congress
All full? Justin Walker vote underscores long judicial nomination war
The Senate’s decadeslong and ever-escalating confirmation battles led to this week’s expected votes on Justin Walker for a seat on the D.C. Circuit.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic survey results suggest risk of ‘huge eviction surge’
The data shows a huge spike in food insecurity from the days before the pandemic started, noted Northwestern University professor Diane Schanzenbach.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rep. Denver Riggleman blames fraud at GOP convention after losing nod for second term
At a drive-thru convention Saturday, Republicans in Virginia's 5th District denied Rep. Denver Riggleman the nomination for second term.
Congress · 116th Congress
Hastings cleared by Ethics Committee
The House Ethics Committee on Friday closed its investigation into whether Rep. Alcee L. Hastings violated a 2018 House rule.
Congress · 116th Congress
Campus Notebook: How many complaints have been filed against Capitol Police officers?
There have been 727 complaints lodged against the Capitol Police over a two-year span from 2017 through 2019, according to the department.