Opinion · 117th Congress
Joe Manchin is a bona fide centrist. Deal with it
OPINION — Joe Manchin is the kind of senator Joe Biden wouldn’t have had a problem with, once upon a time. But things have changed.
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Policy · 117th Congress
OMB’s potential change of ‘city’ puts billions on the line
A proposed OMB change in what classifies as a city in the eyes of the U.S. government could cost 144 communities billions in federal funds.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photo of the day: Photographer vs. photographer
Photo of the day: NBC producer Frank Thorp takes a photo from the second floor of the Hart Senate Office Building on Tuesday.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden task force to reunify 29 more migrant families
The task force also reported 5,636 child-family separations from July 2017 to when President Donald Trump left office in January.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates chide Biden over ICE funding plan
The proposal would fund the DHS agency at levels similar to the current year despite plans to narrow enforcement efforts and reduce detention.
Policy · 117th Congress
In rural South Carolina, a groundbreaking broadband project takes root
With federal money and local ingenuity, high speed internet was brought to Allendale County, where many Black residents lacked access.
Congress · 117th Congress
After infrastructure talks collapse, two options for Biden
Biden has two options to advance his ambitious public works vision: bipartisan agreements where possible and budget reconciliation where not.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Definitely no climate change de-Nye-r, Science Guy urges Congress to act
“We need big ideas, huge ideas,” Bill Nye told a House subcommittee. It wasn’t as flashy as his popular kids show, but the urgency was clear.
Congress · 117th Congress
Wyden renews wealth tax push after billionaires’ returns leak
Wyden said findings underscore need for making billionaires pay their fair share in taxes; Crapo blasted the leak of taxpayer information.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden would slash Pentagon money for pandemic prevention
The White House has proposed deep cuts to the leading government program for preventing, detecting and responding to global disease outbreaks.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate report details Capitol Police failures leading up to Jan. 6
A joint Senate committee report details how Capitol Police failed to adequately prepare for the Jan. 6 mob attack on the Capitol.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
This birder is bringing the binoculars to Congress
Tykee James, of the National Audubon Society, brings Congress closer to nature as part of his job. He leads regular bird walks on the Hill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate passes broad research and development bill
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at giving the U.S. an edge over China in research and development of emerging technologies.
Policy · 117th Congress
Whitehouse and Kennedy request Supreme Court travel records
Key senators asked the Justice Department and the U.S. Marshals Service for information about the last 10 years of trips for justices.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police riot control unit did not plan for the violence of Jan. 6
The Capitol Police's Civil Disturbance Division did not use intelligence available to it to prepare for the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Policy · 117th Congress
Young adults shun COVID-19 vaccine as White House warns of risks
Young adults in Generation Z are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine at a higher rate than other age groups, which officials are trying to address.
Video · 117th Congress
Gen Z is most hesitant on COVID-19 vaccines, and this group wants to change that
About 26 percent of Gen. Z adults don’t plan on getting vaccinated, so Jordan Tralins is combating hesitancy with TikTok and Instagram.
Congress · 117th Congress
No timeline for spending talks, White House budget director says
Acting White House budget director Shalanda D. Young said there weren't any talks planned yet to hammer out a bipartisan spending deal.
Congress · 117th Congress
Manchin unmoved by civil rights meeting as Democrats look for path on elections overhaul
House and Senate Democrats are in search of a path forward on voting rights in the wake of Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition.
Policy · 117th Congress
After 30 years, DeFazio sees chance to realize infrastructure dream
Rep. Peter DeFazio has sought to overhaul transportation, and the committee he chairs is about to mark up a $547 billion highway bill.