Policy · 117th Congress
Why the US looks back 17 years to set its climate goals
The government can place its climate goals within closer reach if it bases its target on what happened in 2005 rather than subsequent years.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Investors, regulators, Congress focus on companies’ treatment of workers
Investors, regulators and lawmakers are scrutinizing companies' treatment of employees amid calls for more disclosure.
Congress · 117th Congress
Even with spending framework, infrastructure delays loom
Programs approved in the bipartisan infrastructure law remain in a holding pattern until Congress can pass a spending bill.
Opinion · 117th Congress
It couldn’t happen here, unless it already is
Voter suppression and intimidation is increasingly finding its way into U.S. politics, as evidenced by recent GOP figures' actions, Mary C. Curtis writes.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Black, Latino candidates dominate fourth quarter’s top fundraisers
Black and Latino candidates in some of the most high-profile races dominated the list of top fundraisers in 2022's fourth quarter.
Congress · 117th Congress
Minimum wage push spices up restaurant aid debate
A fight over wages for restaurant workers is posing a new threat to a bipartisan effort to funnel additional federal aid to restaurants.
Politics · 117th Congress
‘Harsh’ exchanges: Dismissive Biden press strategy undermines lofty campaign vows
The Biden White House press operation vowed to be kinder and gentler than Trump's. Then it accused reporters of siding with U.S. foes.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators unveil compromise Violence Against Women Act
Latest reauthorization bill drops provision to close "boyfriend loophole," which would have expanded gun bans for convicted domestic abusers.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Rep. Jason Smith opts out of Senate bid, will run for Ways and Means slot
Smith, of Missouri, is an ambitious member of the GOP conference who's become known for fiery partisan attacks on budget bills.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Metro ‘mediocrity’: House lawmakers dig into ridership, wheel woes
Metro officials got tough questions about how the "nation's subway" may survive in an age with increased telework.
Congress · 117th Congress
Republicans: Biden forcing ‘woke’ agenda in infrastructure law
Republicans are ramping up complaints that the White House is injecting its agenda into implementing the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
The NFL’s missteps get amplified on its big stage - Roll Call
The NFL is more popular than ever, and this is despite fresh scrutiny on a litany of its organizational failures.
Policy · 117th Congress
Proposed insurance rule ignites debate over transgender health care
Some private insurers say the Democratic proposal could drive up costs and its language describing what counts as discrimination is too vague.
Congress · 117th Congress
Appropriators reach ‘framework’ deal on fiscal 2022 spending
House and Senate Appropriations committee leaders said Wednesday they had a deal on a "framework" to start writing compromise spending bills.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Hill staffers are organizing. What could their unions look like?
“You’d need to talk to a labor lawyer who specializes in Congress, which I don’t think exists,” said one Hill-watcher.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congressional stock trading overhaul gains traction
Bipartisan bills introduced in both chambers as Pelosi, Schumer address subject of when members of Congress can and should trade stocks.
Policy · 117th Congress
Immigration agency aims to ‘welcome’ in new mission statement
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services update reflects shift from Trump-era label that removed 'nation of immigrants' description.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Grievance is no substitute for ideas
Politics is increasingly driven by grievance, with a side of anger. But that only plays to the bases of the parties, not to winning coalitions and solutions to public problems, David Winston writes.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Supreme Court signals few map changes before midterms
The court's decision on Alabama's congressional map may mean other states’ Voting Rights Act challenges will take longer.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Maryland Democrats’ map may not be enough to take Andy Harris out
Donald Trump won GOP Rep. Andy Harris' Maryland district by 20 points, but his new district would have gone narrowly for Joe Biden.