Congress · 117th Congress
Officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6 is cleared by Capitol Police amid threats
The Department of Justice announced in April that it would not criminally charge the officer who shot Babbitt.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Hill staff say fear of political violence can feel like part of the job
A bomb threat near the Capitol last week has staffers wondering what’s next. “At this point, you get used to it,” said one Republican.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats will try to ‘deem’ $3.5T budget blueprint
Democrats' budget maneuver would allow centrist holdouts to sidestep direct vote on budget instructions for reconciliation bill.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats to meet on budget as moderate holdouts face pressure
Nine moderate Democrats remain in a standoff with leadership that could prevent the budget's adoption this week.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
House returns to take up budget and voting rights, with Democrats divided
The House returns to take up Democratic priorities but the narrow majority is split over a strategy Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to follow.
Congress · 117th Congress
Nine Democrats hold firm on opposing budget without infrastructure vote first
With days to go until the House returns for a short session, competing Democratic priorities are threatening to derail the budget's adoption.
Congress · 117th Congress
DeFazio looks to try again on his progressive transportation agenda
The House Transportation and Infrastructure chair isn’t giving up on his push to boost transit, electric vehicles and climate-related goals.
Congress · 117th Congress
NC man surrenders after bomb threat standoff in front of Library of Congress
A man is in custody after surrendering to police, ending a tense five-hour standoff Thursday in front of the Library of Congress.
Congress · 117th Congress
Taliban takeover seen narrowing prospects for 2001 AUMF update
The volatile situation in Afghanistan, and the possibility U.S. forces will be sent back in to fight, mean the 2001 AUMF is safe. For now.
Congress · 117th Congress
Climate risk becomes urgent ESG issue for insurance industry
The insurance industry could be on the hook for larger payouts as climate change leads to more property damage.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sens. Hickenlooper, King and Wicker diagnosed with COVID-19
A Wicker spokesman said the senator got tested after experiencing mild symptoms, and King said he sought one after feeling mildly feverish.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators urge FTC to investigate Tesla ‘Autopilot’ marketing
Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Edward J. Markey argue that Tesla has falsely advertised its vehicles’ self-driving capabilities.
Congress · 117th Congress
Pentagon counters critics of Afghanistan withdrawal
Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley says there was “nothing” he saw that indicated a rapid collapse of the Afghan army and takeover by the Taliban.
Congress · 117th Congress
National Park Service still waiting for Biden to pick a director
The service has gone without a permanent director since 2017, and key Democrats want a nominee soon to address maintenance backlogs.
Congress · 117th Congress
Floor staffers were a quiet force on Jan. 6. Now they’re getting an award
The Congressional Management Foundation gave a “Democracy Award” to all floor staffers in the House and Senate who keep Congress running.
Congress · 117th Congress
White House defends Afghanistan moves ahead of Senate probes
The White House on Tuesday defended President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Congress · 117th Congress
Experts: Lawmakers’ fixation on countering China risks overkill, isolation
Republicans and Democrats agree China is a threat. But a zeal to score political points at home often derails bipartisan bills on Beijing.
Congress · 117th Congress
Afghanistan collapse won’t dramatically alter defense spending
House appropriators have already approved a $705.9 billion defense bill, and Senate appropriators may release draft bill next month.
Congress · 117th Congress
Veteran lawmakers cast wide blame for Afghanistan collapse
Some members who served in the military in the Middle East blamed Washington politics and congressional inaction for the Taliban’s takeover.
Congress · 117th Congress
Former Rep. Paul Mitchell, Trump critic who left GOP over election lie, dies at 64
Former Rep. Paul Mitchell, who left the GOP to become an independent in protest of his party’s behavior after the 2020 election, has died.