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Lawmakers in both parties push to add judges to overworked federal courts
There are signs of traction to add judges to the overworked district courts that are the most used by the public.
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Haaland: ‘I thought I would have more time here, but we are called to service in different ways’
Watch the highlights of Deb Haaland's speech as she steps down from Congress to become the first Native American secretary of the Interior.
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Guzman receives Senate confirmation to lead SBA
Guzman takes over the Small Business Administration amid pressure to get more aid to the smallest businesses.
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Capitol Police committed unfair labor practice, decision finds
The order directs the Capitol Police to rescind suspension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with its officers.
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Democrats set the bar high for COVID-19 relief law’s success
Enactment of the Democratic COVID-19 relief law brings with it potential risks and rewards for the party that now controls Washington.
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Capitol Police to begin moving back fence surrounding complex
The Capitol Police will begin removing the fencing around the Capitol complex in place since a Jan. 6 attack.
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Two men charged with assaulting officers, including Sicknick, in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Julian Khater and George Tanios were arrested Sunday on a complaint filed in federal court in Washington, the Justice Department announced.
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Top Democratic tax writers differ on clean energy breaks
Ways and Means Chair Richard E. Neal wants to expand existing incentives and add new ones. Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden wants to consolidate.
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Haaland confirmed as first native Interior secretary
Democrats highlighted the historic nature of her confirmation, noting that she describes herself as a 35th generation New Mexican.
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House Democrats want fast repeal of 2002 Iraq War authorization
The "forever wars," and the 2001 and 2002 resolutions that authorized them, may soon be relics of the past, if House Democrats prevail.
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GOP critics unlikely to let up on Haaland after confirmation
Based on her confirmation process, Rep. Deb Haaland can plan on some contentious oversight hearings if confirmed as Interior secretary.
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‘I still don’t feel safe’: House lawmakers adjust to metal detectors, new normal
Metal detectors are a common sight at arenas or venues, less so in the House of Representatives. But they might stick around for a while.
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Schumer, Gillibrand join House Democrats from New York in urging Cuomo to resign
Schumer and Gillibrand join majority of House Democrats from New York in calling on Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to resign.
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Will Congress continue using tech tools forced by COVID-19?
Congress was dragged into the 21st century by the coronavirus, but there's doubt that lawmakers will embrace tech to be more transparent.
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One-tenth of Congress had COVID-19, but cases halted soon after vaccinations
Roughly 1 in 10 members of Congress have contracted COVID-19 over the past year, but cases halted soon after vaccinations began on the Hill.
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Planning for a post-pandemic Congress underway
The future of how Congress conducts its business is an open question on several levels at the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ethics panel examining appeals of magnetometer fines for two GOP members
The House Ethics Committee is hearing appeals from two Republicans who violated new rules requiring them to pass through magnetometers.
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Schumer puts gun control on Senate agenda
Senate Democrats announced plans Thursday for a floor vote on legislation to expand background checks for private gun sales.
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Year into pandemic, this Navy shipyard is still without OSHA help
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, shipyards still don't have specific federal regulations to keep them safe.
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Office of Congressional Ethics sees cases dip amid coronavirus pandemic
Over the two years of the 116th Congress, the OCE referred matters involving Reps. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., D-Ga. and Steven Palazzo, R-Miss.