Podcasts · 117th Congress
‘He’s not gonna wait’ - Roll Call
Mark McKinnon talks to Political Theater about Joe Biden's first 100 days, his speech to Congress and how quickly one must move in politics.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Sen. Capito says she wants no earmarks in upcoming highway bill
The top Republican on the Environment and Public Works Committee said she is “strongly discouraging” earmarks in a Senate highway bill.
Opinion · 117th Congress
When ‘America First’ is a ticket to last place
OPINION — The notions that fueled the push for the “America First” caucus are becoming a little less shocking and a lot more routine.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
New House chaplain keeps praying through the turmoil
Margaret G. Kibben has invited people to pray with her often, on some of the most difficult days that Congress has seen in many years.
Congress · 117th Congress
Earmark requests headed for scrutiny as deadline approaches
Earmark requests are due to the House panel by the end of this week, with senators submitting their proposals later this year.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the day: Biden in prime time
The joint address to Congress looked vastly different from the past due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Congressman to sober Marty Walsh: Do you like Irish whiskey?
Rep. Tom Cole suggested he and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh could bond over some booze. Except -- Walsh is a recovering alcoholic.
Congress · 117th Congress
Hoyer and Jeffries to pitch 20 percent boost for office funds to retain staff
House Democratic leaders are pushing a significant boost in staff pay to avert the brain drain and retain talented people in public service.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators aim fire at each other at first hearing for Biden judicial nominees
It only took a few minutes Wednesday for Senate Judiciary members to stir up partisan bitterness over the judicial confirmation process.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Donations from teachers unions spiked as Congress debated school reopening, virus relief
One union gave $1.6 million from January to March, compared with $45,000 during the same period in the last election cycle.
Congress · 117th Congress
Tired and traumatized, Capitol Police officers face first joint session since Jan. 6
The Capitol Police Department is heading into Wednesday's joint address to Congress a traumatized and tired force.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Independents will decide when Biden’s honeymoon is over
OPINION — Biden has a big job to do Wednesday night to sell his multitrillion-dollar progressive agenda to an increasingly wary electorate.
White House · 117th Congress
Beyond policy, Biden’s first address to Congress about preserving democracy
President Joe Biden used his first joint address to Congress not just to push policy, but to defend democratic institutions themselves.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Fashion statements fizzle out at Biden’s joint address
This year, with Biden in the White House and their party in control of both chambers of Congress, Democratic women embraced color again.
Congress · 117th Congress
Even the guests are going virtual for Biden’s speech in front of Congress
Guests may be out this year, but “virtual guests” are in. But it won’t be like the NBA “bubble,” where cardboard cutouts dotted stadiums.
Congress · 117th Congress
Nunes tops Ways and Means fundraising as GOP weathers PAC ‘pause’
Nunes and other Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee outraised their Democratic counterparts in the first quarter of the year.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The trivialization of American politics
OPINION — The current political environment gives more attention to controversial figures than substantive talk about issues.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Can’t get enough of political Washington? Here’s your summer reading list
Stacey Abrams is writing fiction under her own name, and Jake Tapper has another congressional murder mystery on the way.
Policy · 117th Congress
FEMA’s tasks pit COVID-19 vaccinations against hurricane prep
The agency faces staff burnout concerns as personnel are stretched thin running sites across the country as storm season approaches.
White House · 117th Congress
White House readies $1.8 trillion family aid plan, tax increases
The Biden administration is unveiling a sweeping initiative designed to accelerate economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.