Congress · 117th Congress
Senatorial courtesy prevails for some diplomatic nominees
Senatorial courtesy might expedite the confirmations of former Sens. Jeff Flake and Tom Udall, but others will likely wait.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Homeland Security chief contracts COVID-19
Alejandro Mayorkas, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive Tuesday as "part of routine pre-travel protocols" and reported "mild" symptoms.
Congress · 117th Congress
Fortenberry expects criminal charge accusing him of lying to FBI
Nebraska GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry said on Tuesday that he expects to be charged with lying to the FBI and he will fight the charges.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Texas almost finished with House map, and is already being sued
Republicans in the Texas legislature approved a new congressional map — and were immediately accused in a lawsuit of shutting out Latinos.
Congress · 117th Congress
Take Five: Adam Kinzinger
“There are moments where I wake up and I’m like, why?” says Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger. But he’s not done talking about Trump.
Congress · 117th Congress
A competition for beer supremacy is brewing again in Washington
The mood in Congress may be icy, but Brew Across America continues the grand old tradition of mixing beer-drinking with politics.
Policy · 117th Congress
US takes aim at cryptocurrencies in bid to stem ransomware
White House convenes counter-ransomware summit; Treasury warns private companies about facilitating payments.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA announces ‘landmark’ action to make hearing aids cheaper
The freedom to buy hearing aids without a fitting or test by a specialist is likely to make them cheaper and the market more competitive.
Congress · 117th Congress
House might take up bill to shift debt limit power to Treasury
A two-sentence bill by Rep. Brendan F. Boyle, D-Pa., would give the Treasury Department power to raise the debt limit unilaterally.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Congress should pass an Afghan Adjustment Act
OPINION — Afghan evacuees deserve a clear pathway to permanent legal status in honor of the sacrifices they made to work with the U.S.
Congress · 117th Congress
Budget trade-offs come into focus as Democrats seek consensus
Trade-offs Democrats are likely to make began to crystalize as they pare back a partisan spending and tax package they're aiming to pass through the filibuster-proof reconciliation process.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senator’s call to suspend Pentagon vaccine mandate sets up clash
The top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee says the military vaccine mandate could threaten military readiness.
Congress · 117th Congress
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry indicted on three federal charges
A federal grand jury has indicted Rep. Jeff Fortenberry for lying to federal investigators about a campaign finance case.
Congress · 117th Congress
Border agency nominee pressed on immigration policies
Biden's Customs and Border Protection pick had been held over concerns about use of force by some border agents at protests last year.
Congress · 117th Congress
Rahm Emanuel’s Japan confirmation hearing spotlights Democratic tensions
Emanuel faces objections from progressive Democrats and activist groups over actions taken when he was mayor of Chicago.
Policy · 117th Congress
Celebrity crypto endorsers like Kim Kardashian spark concern for unwary investors
Kim Kardashian West and Elon Musk are among the celebrities endorsing crypto products, raising concerns that the unwary will invest.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Oregon ratings: Schrader faces choice of two districts, both favoring Democrats
ANALYSIS — Democrats could continue to dominate the Oregon congressional delegation, but it partly depends on where Kurt Schrader runs.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
All politics isn’t local anymore
The Virginia governor's race is tight this year, and evidence of the growing trend of nationalized elections.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate bill would boost Capitol Police budget, maybe rationale for new HQ
Senate Democrats would provide a boost for the Capitol Police in their fiscal 2022 Legislative Branch appropriations bill.
Congress · 117th Congress
Economy, Fed paper over debt problem
Surging economic growth fueled by fiscal and monetary firepower has given lawmakers a “mulligan” on America’s near-term budget problems.