Congress · 117th Congress
GAO: Most lobbyists follow disclosure rules, but some leave out details
The Government Accountability Office runs regular checks on the disclosures lobbyists provide of efforts to influence Congress.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Census Bureau director on ‘transformational’ changes — and SXSW
Robert L. Santos wants to eliminate silos the Census Bureau has built between data products it produces for other agencies.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
From Schwarzenegger to Oz, GOP celebrities in politics
Celebrities running for national office have been a consistent fact of life, and Republicans have an edge in getting elected.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden administration to fix glitch in health care law to mark anniversary
Former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden will mark Tuesday the 12th anniversary the Obama administration's health care law.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘We must protect access to the ballot box,’ retiring Rep. G.K. Butterfield says
“Republicans spend every waking hour trying to find ways to discourage and even disenfranchise voters of color,” North Carolina Democrat says.
Congress · 117th Congress
Mooney ethics inquiry probes alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars, tampering with investigation
Congressional investigators have probed whether Rep. Alex X. Mooney misused taxpayer money and had staff perform personal errands.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
New Maryland map signed after Democrats drop appeal of gerrymander ruling
A new congressional map would keep one safe GOP seat after a court ruled an earlier version crafted by Democrats was an illegal gerrymander.
Congress · 117th Congress
Committee votes on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s bid for Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-11 Monday on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Policy · 117th Congress
Watchdog: Managing infrastructure money presents challenge for Amtrak
The report is based on oversight work compiled by the inspector general highlighting Amtrak’s challenges and progress.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden budget’s omission of tax cut renewals leaves deficit hole
President Joe Biden notes that this year’s deficit is on track to be $1.3 trillion lower than last year’s, but Republicans dismiss that boast.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Facing criticism, Tim Ryan defends anti-China ad in Ohio Senate race
Asian American Democrats want Ohio Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan to halt an ad that repeatedly blames China for economic problems.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate reaches deal on $10 billion in COVID-19 spending
Senate negotiators have reached agreement on a $10 billion pandemic relief package that both chambers hope to act on this week.
Congress · 117th Congress
House votes to legalize cannabis, but Senate has its own ideas
Marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, and federal legalization is “long overdue,” supporters say. Now all eyes are on the Senate.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending April 1, 2022
The April Fools’ Day edition of photos of the week is no joke, with shared beer nuts, two Scotts on one train and a farewell to Don Young.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration will rescind border expulsion policy
The rollback will likely cause a sharp increase in migration at the U.S.-Mexico border, which is experiencing high numbers of encounters.
Congress · 117th Congress
House readies relief package for restaurants, other industries
The House could vote next week on a small business pandemic aid package for restaurants and other hard hit industries.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Can we just leave God out of it?
The Ginni Thomas-Mark Meadows texts provide an illustration of how dangerous it is to conflate religion and politics, Mary C. Curtis writes.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Race ratings show Republicans positioned for pickups in Pennsylvania
Though the state lost a seat from GOP territory, the party could pick up as many as three others, analyst Nathan L. Gonzales says.
Congress · 117th Congress
Pelosi dismisses gas tax hiatus, says consumers wouldn’t benefit
Her comments run counter to a group of six Senate Democrats who have introduced a bill to eliminate the tax through 2022.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden faces political pressure over border expulsion order
Most Democrats have pushed the administration to rescind the public health directive, but the CDC has yet to announce its call.