Policy · 116th Congress
Ex-Sen. Trent Lott: Squire Patton Boggs took ‘low road’ in split
Lott says he and Democrat John Breaux were preparing to leave for a policy firm because of conflict with law firm clients.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats push bigger role for courts to curb police misconduct
Experts say the types of changes in the House Democrat bill might be the most effective step Congress can take to overhaul police culture nationwide.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Citadel grad Nancy Mace wins primary to face Rep. Joe Cunningham in South Carolina
State Rep. Nancy Mace won a four-way GOP primary with support from the anti-tax Club for Growth, defeating the House Freedom Fund-backed Kathy Landing.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate confirms first black military service chief
As America and its military wrestle with painful questions about race, the Senate voted to confirm Gen. Charles Brown as the first black Air Force chief.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell blasts Bowser for restricting church services but allowing protests
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser for allowing racial justice protests but not church services.
Congress · 116th Congress
Alexander pushes for passage of pandemic planning law this year
A key Republican senator is seeking ideas for legislation to address future pandemics and says Congress should consider a measure this year.
Policy · 116th Congress
Optimism abounds on cryptocurrency ETFs despite lack of action
The fintech industry predicts regulators will allow investments in virtual currencies through exchange-traded funds although past efforts were rejected.
Opinion · 116th Congress
On primary day in Georgia, a chance to pick up where MLK left off
The coronavirus and global protests against racial injustice have thrown elections in Georgia into unprecedented territory, Murphy writes.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
NY’s top financial regulator talks justice — and launches “DFS FastForward” - Roll Call
New York’s top financial regulator announces launch of "Fast Forward", a new program from the state Financial Services Department, to speed up economic recovery.
Congress · 116th Congress
Conservation bill clears one Senate hurdle, but more remain
Some Gulf state senators and other Republicans may seek amendments to the bill when it reaches the floor as early as Tuesday.
Policy · 116th Congress
Labor Department dodges IG plea to tighten jobless rules
The Labor Department said Congress should decide whether to change a policy on self-employed benefits that its inspector general said had a risk of fraud
Congress · 116th Congress
Watch: Democrats propose policing overhaul bills
Democrats proposed a police reform bill Monday amid continuing protests against police brutality nationwide following the death of George Floyd.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Surprising jobs report could slow next coronavirus aid package - Roll Call
A modest decline in unemployment last month gave Republicans fresh ammunition to slow the timing and scale back the size of the next relief package.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats’ policing overhaul targets prosecution standards, data collection, training
Democrats' new bill, designed to curb police practices of racial profiling and unnecessary use of force, follows protests across the U.S.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Common Defense: Too many emergencies
Just as it’s better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission, the president gets the benefit of the doubt on what constitutes a national emergency.
Policy · 116th Congress
Two plans for highway investments, zero plans to pay for them
Renewing the highway bill won’t happen unless the federal government is ready to go further into debt. And both parties have ruled out a gas tax increase.
Policy · 116th Congress
Solar industry sees a threat to one of its top selling points
A petition before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission would effectively end net metering, a key incentive for installing rooftop solar panels.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Senate race rating in Kansas remains the same, for now
Kansas Senate seat is in play because GOP nominee could be Kris Kobach, loser of 2018 governor's race, elections analyst Nathan L. Gonzales says.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate considers wildlife bill, NDAA gets markup, and police overhaul unveiled: Road ahead
The Senate will handle wildlife legislation this week, and congressional committees will look at police brutality, coronavirus relief and voting rights.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What’s at stake in primaries Tuesday in Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina and West Virginia
South Carolina Republicans will choose their nominee for a House district they see as one of their biggest 2020 pick-up opportunities on Tuesday while Georgia Democrats make their pick for one of two Peach State Senate seats up this year. And in Nevada, a former professional wrestler is vying for the GOP nomination to take on Democratic Rep. Susie Lee.