Policy · 117th Congress
FCC approves broadband stipend for low-income families hit by pandemic
The Federal Communications Commission will give out $50 to $75 per month to low-income families and people laid off because of the pandemic.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Granholm confirmed for Energy with 14 GOP votes
“She created new jobs, leaving no worker behind,” said Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., whose state has lost thousands of coal mining jobs.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photo of the day: Gimme 5
Photo of the day: Activists with Our Revolution rally outside the Capitol calling on Congress to pass the $15 federal minimum wage hike.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers begin to develop legislative response to Capitol attack
A response to the Capitol attack could take months, but lawmakers are offering starter legislative proposals.
Video · 117th Congress
Rand Paul’s questions of transgender nominee were ‘obscene,’ says advocate
During Rachel Levine’s Senate confirmation hearing, Rand Paul falsely equated trans youth seeking medical care to genital mutilation.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Can you cancel a civil war?
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best stories, with some extras, with this weekly At the Races newsletter.
Congress · 117th Congress
Trade nominee Tai appears poised for Finance committee approval
Katherine Tai said she would hold trading partners to their obligations and shape trade policies to benefit U.S. workers.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
House set to move on elections overhaul as outside advocates focus on Senate
House Democrats are poised to pass their campaign finance and elections overhaul as soon as next week, while supporters focus on the Senate.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Seeking environmental justice: the impact of climate change on communities of color - Roll Call
The recent extreme climate event in Texas slammed many cities, but communities of color were most affected.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
For Young Kim, it all began with ‘Atlas Shrugged’
A longtime aide to former Rep. Ed Royce, California freshman Young Kim is drawing on her experiences as she looks to make the GOP her own.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate parliamentarian nixes minimum wage boost in aid package
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has told senators that a federal minimum wage increase won't qualify under budget rules.
Congress · 117th Congress
Hoyer wants votes to run on strict schedule, but it’s easier said than done
House leaders want to enforce strict time limits on floor votes, but that is a lot easier said than done in the chamber.
Congress · 117th Congress
Acting Capitol Police chief downplays value of FBI warning about Jan. 6
Capitol Police chief told lawmakers Thursday the department would not have changed Jan. 6 security even if it had gotten a key FBI warning.
Congress · 117th Congress
Why pro-drilling Don Young came to back Haaland for Interior
Conservative Alaska Republican Don Young, who has long supported Native American communities, is backing Deb Haaland for Interior secretary.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Politicians who hate government give government a bad name
OPINION — The recent cold snap in Texas that paralyzed the state lays bare the hypocrisy of Republicans’ limited-government mantra.
Congress · 117th Congress
Parties make more ‘Byrd rule’ arguments to parliamentarian
Senate aides continued their whirlwind of meetings with the chamber's parliamentarian on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Reconciliation, corrupted by Congress: May it R.I.P.
OPINION — Veteran Senate budgeteer Bill Hoagland says budget reconciliation process must be reformed for deficit reduction only or repealed.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Georgia Republicans draw lessons from Senate losses ahead of 2022
After losing two seats and tipping Senate control to Democrats, Republicans in Georgia assess what to do differently in 2022.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Where am I?’: Black staffers describe hurdles of working on Capitol Hill
“I had no family money or connections,” a former aide says. “Most of the kids I interned with had both. Many of their dads knew the senator.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Art stained in Capitol riot will soon be restored, costing at least $25,000
Workers are about to start restoring eight statues and paintings damaged by fire extinguishers, the House curator told lawmakers.