Congress · 116th Congress
House eyes commission to study societal issues impacting blacks
House Democrats say they will vote on a commission to study the plight of black men as a standalone measure sometime soon.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Scott rebukes critics who say he’s being used by GOP on police legislation
The only black Republican senator, Tim Scott, gave a strong Twitter rebuke to critics suggesting he is "being used" by the GOP on a policing overhaul.
Policy · 116th Congress
Congress weighs next steps on WHO relationship
Lawmakers so far have received no details about what Trump’s threat of “terminating” the relationship means, but most oppose a formal withdrawal.
Opinion · 116th Congress
The politics of confusion tests both Trump and Biden
Opinion — Both Biden and Trump face a volatile electorate that is looking for strong leadership. But it’s not clear who will win that argument.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP policing plan may hold some compromises for Democrats
Senate Republicans, while expressing concerns about the sweeping nature of Democrats’ legislation, seem eager to put forward their own, more narrow plan.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Democrats rail as Georgia mishaps could delay primary results
The mishaps were caused by new voting machines, fewer polling places because of the pandemic, and voters complaining that absentee ballots never arrived.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Trump is the Democrats’ ace in the hole for November
The 2020 election will likely be all about President Donald Trump, as was the 2018 midterms. This will work to Democrats' advantage, Stu Rothenberg writes.
Congress · 116th Congress
Transport workers still seek enforceable COVID-19 rules
Not our job, says DOT. Some lawmakers are offering legislation that would set enforceable rules
Policy · 116th Congress
Scalia open to extending jobless benefits, but with changes
Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday that the strong jobs report for May indicated that unemployment benefits could be adjusted.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
One-on-one with Majority Whip James E. Clyburn - Roll Call
CQ Roll Call sits down with House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn on why this moment in history is different, and the House's move to overhaul policing.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators worry about COVID-19 as busy wildfire season closes in
With a busy wildfire season predicted, lawmakers press Forest Service and Interior to explain how they'll protect firefighters, communities from infection.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate panel grills housing regulators on racial bias, pandemic
Democrats rebuke Housing Secretary Ben Carson for rolling back anti-discrimination rules while Republicans worry about evictions ahead.
Policy · 116th Congress
HHS announces plan to send out COVID-19 Medicaid payments
HHS reveals how how $25 billion in COVID-19 relief funds will begin to be distributed to eligible providers serving low-income patients during the pandemic.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Democrats split over choice to challenge McConnell
Support from Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Democrat Charles Booker in the Kentucky Senate primary could help him raise money.
Policy · 116th Congress
Contact tracing for COVID-19 is hybrid of old and new technologies
State health departments have had to cobble together old methods with new databases to track the spread of the coronavirus.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
‘A really electric feeling’: Congressional staffers join protests against police brutality
Capitol Hill staffers joined thousands of demonstrators on Saturday as they protested police brutality and racial injustice.
Policy · 116th Congress
Internal document reveals federal plan to ask nurses to reuse masks
COVID-19 supplies remain low and the Trump administration expects nurses to reuse some protective equipment.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats seek answers on high-tech surveillance of protesters by U.S. agencies
Lawmakers want information on possible use of drones and other technologies by Homeland Security, FBI to spy on protesters during recent demonstrations
Policy · 116th Congress
DOJ ‘reassigned’ career members of Board of Immigration Appeals
The BIA members were ones appointed prior to the Trump administration and had all rejected recent buyout offers by the Justice Department.
Policy · 116th Congress
WHO clarifies remarks on asymptomatic spread of coronavirus
WHO Investigation Task Force leader Maria Van Kerkhove's comments the day before sparked backlash from public health experts concerned about mixed messages.