Policy · 117th Congress
In implementing infrastructure law, Biden turns to two former mayors for help
Mitch Landrieu and Pete Buttigieg are in charge of implementing a measure that creates new spending on climate change, equity and broadband.
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Congress · 117th Congress
After climate summit, House Democrats feel heat on budget vote
Reconciliation package includes billions in climate-related spending and tax incentives but leaves out much sought by climate hawks.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Leahy, longest-serving sitting senator, to retire
Vermont Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, a Democrat, announced Monday he won’t seek reelection to a ninth term in Congress.
Opinion · 117th Congress
It’s time to fix the broken Senate confirmation process
OPINION — Biden is not the first president struggling to get his nominees confirmed by the Senate. It’s time we reform this broken system.
Congress · 117th Congress
Top areas of House budget package that could see changes
Some of the provisions in the massive House budget bill, which has already been scaled back, could be in for more changes.
Congress · 117th Congress
Stopgap funds to February or March in play; Dec. 17 also mulled
Senators are considering a continuing resolution that would punt final decisions on fiscal 2022 spending into early next year.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers brave more than just cold at White House signing ceremony
When President Joe Biden praised Republicans for their support of the infrastructure package, it was in a charged political time.
Policy · 117th Congress
International student enrollment plummeted last year amid COVID-19
U.S. colleges reported a plunge in enrollment of new international students last year, but initial signs suggest an uptick this fall.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bannon surrenders to federal authorities
Former White House adviser Stephen Bannon surrendered to federal authorities on Monday, days after being indicted for contempt of Congress.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
New lines, new numbers, new ratings in Iowa
Iowa could have its first all-Republican delegation in Congress since the 1950s, elections analyst Nathan L. Gonzales writes.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
As Leahy retires, Capitol will lose its unofficial photographer
The longest-serving member of the Senate has taken pictures everywhere, from the busy tunnels under the Capitol to private meetings.
Congress · 117th Congress
House reconciliation vote could slip to Saturday
A House vote on the reconciliation bill could stretch into the weekend to await an official “score” from the Congressional Budget Office.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate to begin defense policy debate with Biden on the sidelines
The Senate is about to begin its annual defense policy debate. President Joe Biden won't have much influence over it.
Congress · 117th Congress
USCP union election gets nasty, with outside unions weighing in
The Capitol Police union leader election has gotten nasty, with an outside union picking sides and criticizing a candidate.
Congress · 117th Congress
Analysis: Budget bill would mostly raise taxes on top 1 percent
Tax cuts would be widespread at first under the Democrats' bill, then slightly rise in 2023 for some middle- and upper-income taxpayers.
Congress · 117th Congress
Stephen Bannon indicted for refusing to comply with congressional subpoena
A grand jury has indicted former White House adviser Stephen Bannon for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Why the Supreme Court needs an ethics code
OPINION — Court-packing or confirming more pro-life judges won’t fix polarization at the Supreme Court. What justices need is an ethics code.
Congress · 117th Congress
What a possible censure of Gosar means
House Democrats have introduced a censure resolution against GOP Rep. Paul Gosar for a video who posted threatening another member.
Congress · 117th Congress
Take Five: Pete Sessions
“People don’t want to make tough votes anymore. And they used to want to,” says Texas Republican Rep. Pete Sessions.
Congress · 117th Congress
Delayed ‘mega IRA’ provisions boost budget bill’s revenue take
Democrats are getting more revenue for their reconciliation bill thanks to tweaks that would set new limits on tax-free retirement accounts.