Opinion · 117th Congress
What the elections in Virginia and New Jersey won’t tell us
OPINION — The state of the mask and vaccine wars next year would be a better predictor of the 2022 midterms than 2021 election results.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Shadow speaker: Progressive leader Jayapal rises during budget brawl
As President Biden and other Democratic leaders struggled to pass his agenda, Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal wielded her new power.
Policy · 117th Congress
As defense disruptions loom, Biden eases up on vaccine refusers
The president is loosening his mandate that the Pentagon fire unvaccinated troops and that defense contractors fire unvaccinated employees.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census may have missed more than 1 million, report suggests
A new report estimates the Census Bureau double counted white residents in 2022 while missing people of color, renters and young children.
Congress · 117th Congress
Ten key climate and energy elements in reconciliation package
Democrats' massive budget bill is also a historic climate change bill, with a series of programs to boost low-carbon energy sources.
Congress · 117th Congress
Key justices skeptical of Texas abortion law structure
The Supreme Court appeared ready Monday to give providers a legal pathway to stop a law that effectively bans abortions after about six weeks.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats pinning climate hopes on revised methane fee
Democrats hope the altered fee offers enough of a concession to win over Sen. Joe Manchin III and others in their ranks.
Policy · 117th Congress
US, EU compromise on steel levy, seek carbon deal to curb China
US-EU agreement easing tariffs on European steel and aluminum eyes using international climate policy to curb China’s overproduction of steel.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden gives contractors leeway on COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Federal contractors can use their discretion in deciding how to handle employees who refuse to get vaccinated, according to the White House.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Rating change: Virginia governor’s race a Toss-up
Democrat Terry McAuliffe's advantage in the race has eroded, so Nathan L. Gonzales' rating is changing from Tilt Democratic to Toss-Up.
Congress · 117th Congress
Revised budget bill cuts more than $10 billion in transportation funds
The Democrats' latest budget package would reduce spending on ports infrastructure despite the ongoing supply chain logjam.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
A year out, political groups prepare for what could be the most expensive midterms ever
The biggest congressional super PACs, party funds and nonprofits will shape the 2022 House and Senate landscape.
Congress · 117th Congress
Manchin not ready to back $1.75T budget package
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III pleaded for more time to consider a $1.75 trillion budget reconciliation bill.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Could anti-Trump messaging be more effective in 2022 than in 2021?
ANALYSIS — What does the Virginia governor’s race say about the effect Donald Trump has on elections? Stu Rothenberg breaks it down.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids
The Food and Drug Administration took action Friday to allow school-aged children to qualify for COVID-19 vaccines as soon as next week.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Multiple members face primaries under new Illinois map
New map crafted by Illinois Democrats could boost the party’s House delegation even as the state loses a seat through reapportionment.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending Oct. 29, 2021
Dogs in halloween costumes, the Congressional Women’s Softball Game and a Biden appearance were among this week’s Capitol Hill highlights.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pentagon may not immediately fire vaccine resisters
The Biden administration is signaling that troops, Pentagon civilians and contractors who miss vaccination deadlines may get more time.
Policy · 117th Congress
US ‘rarely’ enforced conditions on Afghanistan aid, audit says
A watchdog has found that the Defense Department did not hold Afghan security forces to account for failing to curtail corruption.
Congress · 117th Congress
Think tank: Next debt limit deadline could wait until February
The Bipartisan Policy Center projects that the debt limit increase could last to February, but that Treasury could run out cash in December.