Policy · 117th Congress
Khan sworn in as chairwoman of FTC in surprise White House move
Lina Khan, a critic of Big Tech and an antitrust scholar, was elevated to FTC chairwoman after Tuesday confirmation by the Senate.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
As Biden faces a summer of inflation, voters will be watching
OPINION — As inflation heats up and Democrats fight over just how “progressive” their agenda should be, they might want to listen to voters.
Policy · 117th Congress
House panel worries community grant program overlooks rural need
House Financial Services members say the rules governing distribution of Community Development Block Grants may need an update.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Late spring fever: Congress emerges from pandemic depths - Roll Call
This week, the House and Senate were in session for the first time in weeks, and they mostly cast aside COVID-19 pandemic precautions.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden should be ready for Putin to talk about Jan. 6
President Joe Biden is expected to press Vladimir Putin on human rights issues, which the Russian leader is expected to push back on.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Senate passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday after Johnson backs down
After a yearlong fight, Sen. Ron Johnson says he is dropping his objections to making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Huge budget reconciliation package may not move until fall
Final passage of a budget reconciliation package likely won't occur until sometime this fall, according to the House Budget chairman.
Policy · 117th Congress
Digital dollar backers say privacy, trust give US edge over China
House members see a US central bank digital currency as key to maintaining global economic dominance but acknowledge there are hurdles.
Policy · 117th Congress
Enacting tough federal cybersecurity standards an uphill battle, experts say
Passing tough cybersecurity standards would involve multiple congressional committees, federal departments, regulatory bodies, and industries
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate Republicans preview clash over ‘Dreamers’ legislation
Some GOP senators at a hearing said they support legalizing 'Dreamers,' just not through a bill that also helps certain other immigrants
Opinion · 117th Congress
Democrats are adopting wrong lessons from Obama’s early failures
OPINION — In the reimagining of the early Obama years by many Democrats today, two names are missing: Arlen Specter and Martha Coakley.
Congress · 117th Congress
Yellen to face grilling in back-to-back hearings
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen prepares to defend President Joe Biden’s tax proposals in back-to-back hearings Wednesday and Thursday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Office of Congressional Ethics investigating W.Va. Rep. Alex Mooney
The inquiry, which began in March, asks for information about $49,000 worth of campaign spending on resorts, meal purchases, car expenses.
Congress · 117th Congress
White House seeks $100 million to help DOJ fight domestic extremism
The Biden administration has released its strategy on domestic terrorism and asked Congress for more money to tackle the rising problem.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden’s holdup of border wall funding didn’t violate law, GAO rules
Congressional investigators said Tuesday that President Biden’s pause on funds for border wall construction did not violate the law.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
ESG or crypto: Which is the unstoppable force? - Roll Call
Fintech Beat discusses whether ESG — and by extension, climate, governance and diversity considerations — will impact the future of crypto.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police teams were lacking in weapons certifications
The House Administration Committee on Wednesday held a hearing detailing more potentially deadly problems in the Capitol Police department.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC issues guidance for treating ‘long COVID’ patients
The interim guidance acknowledges much is unknown about post-COVID conditions, although the NIH launched a research effort last week.
Congress · 117th Congress
Showdown over border wall spending reaches Supreme Court
The White House has asked the Supreme Court to wipe out a ruling that sided with Democrats over spending for a barrier on the Mexican border.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Scenes from the Capitol’s busy, noisy, close-talking comeback
In the Capitol, things seemed nearly normal, as lawmakers, staff and reporters filled the halls, caught up and ate together.