Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police Union wants a complete leadership overhaul
The Capitol Police union will hold a no confidence vote in the current department leadership, and is expected to call for across-the-board change.
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Congress · 117th Congress
First day of second Trump impeachment trial will decide constitutionality of trying a former president
President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial kicks off with debate and a precedent-setting vote on the constitutionality of trying a former president.
Congress · 117th Congress
Budget nominee Tanden apologizes for tweets, pledges bipartisanship
Neera Tanden, nominated to lead the Office of Management and Budget, plans to tell senators Tuesday that she will work with Republicans and Democrats.
Congress · 117th Congress
Jan. 6 riot weakened Congress’ soft power abroad, experts say
A symbol of democracy around the world, Congress' ability to promote representative government aborad has dimmed in the wake of the Capitol riot.
Congress · 117th Congress
Road Ahead: Budget markups, impeachment trial define week
House markups of the budget reconciliation package and the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will define the road ahead for Congress.
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Senators killed measure to combat violent extremism in military
The armed forces have been plagued for years with scattered reports of current and former members’ involvement in anti-government or racism-fueled violence.
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Rep. Ron Wright dies from COVID-19 complications
Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday from complications of COVID-19, two and a half weeks after having tested positive for the virus on Jan. 21.
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Democrats’ coronavirus relief plan would curb tax payments for high earners
The House Ways and Means Committee released $941 billion worth of recommendations for coronavirus relief including the tax rebates President Biden wants.
Congress · 117th Congress
Trump impeachment trial could conclude within a week under procedural agreement
Senate leaders reached agreement Monday on procedures for former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial that could have it done within a week.
Congress · 117th Congress
Will Capitol Police fully investigate its own?
In the absence of a transparent Capitol Police internal affairs division and inspector general, questions of what can be done to ensure accountability.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate confirms McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate confirmed Denis McDonough to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, the massive agency that oversees benefits for the nation’s veterans.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby announces he will retire after 2022
GOP Sen. Richard Shelby's decision not to seek reelection in 2022 is a blow to Alabama's influence in Congress and likely triggers a primary battle.
Congress · 117th Congress
How the Jan. 6 riot could make it tougher to lobby
Rank-and-file lobbyists and advocates for lower-dollar influence campaigns say they’re troubled at the prospect of losing access to the Capitol complex.
Congress · 117th Congress
Impeachment trial first: No public view of proceedings as COVID-19 and press access questions remain
The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will feature no public access, and restrictions on the press and to account for COVID-19.
Congress · 117th Congress
Trump lawyers indignant in brief on eve of impeachment trial
Former President Trump’s defense set a politically combative tone for a Senate trial set to start Tuesday on a charge he incited the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Congress · 117th Congress
CBO: Minimum wage boost would increase deficit, cost jobs
Increasing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour over five years would boost deficits by $54 billion, the Congressional Budget Office reported.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden relies heavily on Capitol Hill aides for trade office
The administration is tapping heavily into congressional staff for the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, including six current aides announced Monday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Why some Democrats are nervous about a $15 minimum wage
Most in the party support the hike, but for a small but significant number of Democrats in both the Senate and the House, it presents a quandary.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats clear path for filibuster-proof coronavirus relief bill
The House adopted a fiscal 2021 budget resolution that will allow a dozen committees to start writing a massive coronavirus relief package next week.
Congress · 117th Congress
Entire Capitol Police department to get COVID-19 vaccine
Capitol Police chief says department would obtain COVID-19 vaccines but did not outline when the entire force would get inoculated.