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Marie Newman accused of bribing potential primary opponent not to run
Newman persuaded a potential primary opponent not to run by offering him a future job, but then reneged on a contract, a lawsuit alleges.
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Capitol Police motorcycle officer struck by van, airlifted to hospital
The incident does not appear connected to terrorism or a threat to the Capitol. The driver was arrested for driving without a permit.
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Capito, ‘a doer,’ embraces deal-maker role on infrastructure
West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has become the go-to deal-maker for Senate Republicans on infrastructure.
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ATF nominee’s gun stances prompt Republican pushback
David Chipman drew criticism for his previous advocacy for gun control, such as banning assault-style rifles.
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Vulnerable Democrats bet earmark stigma has worn off
Democrats from swing districts see special projects as somewhere between a net positive or neutral for their reelection campaigns.
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Senators keep DC statehood hope alive, despite uncertainty
Democrats argued passionately for D.C. statehood, giving advocates a boost despite a lack of votes for the bill and an uncertain future.
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Senate confirms Clarke to lead DOJ Civil Rights Division
Kristen Clarke is poised to become the first Black woman in the post, where she is expected to focus on voting rights and policing.
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Democrats’ backroom clashes over military justice erupt onto Senate floor
An apparent consensus in Congress for stripping military commanders of authority to decide which sexual crimes in the ranks should be prosecuted is proving contentious.
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Senate highway bill ready for Wednesday markup
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has released a bipartisan, $303.5 billion highway bill and will mark it up Wednesday.
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Suited up, K Street returns
After a year of virtual contacts, lobbyists are filling their calendars with in-person fundraisers, Hill meetings and client sit-downs.
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Extremism, racism in the military: ‘Here’ no evil?
The Pentagon doesn’t have any comprehensive data on extremism or racism in the military, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a problem.
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Cracks in party unity could stall Democratic momentum
Disagreements about taxes, voting rights and Israel could play a role in how much of Biden’s agenda Democrats can enact this year.
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New Senate highway bill may be part of something bigger
The bill could become a cornerstone of Biden’s infrastructure proposal — or just a bright spot of bipartisanship in a fraught process.
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National Guard wraps up Capitol deployment months after Jan. 6 riot
At its peak, the number of National Guardsmen at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 riot hit 25,000 and included servicemembers from every state.
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Leahy won’t commit to even earmarks split with GOP
Senate Appropriations Chairman Patrick J. Leahy may no longer be planning to set aside half of earmarked funds for Republicans.
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$1.9B Capitol security bill passes House; bipartisan talks likely
Senate Appropriations Chairman Patrick J. Leahy expects negotiations to continue with some “major ones early next week.”
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Senate Judiciary sends D.C. Circuit, other judicial nominations to the floor
The Senate Judiciary Committee debate was relatively subdued compared with partisan clashes over appeals court picks in previous years.
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Garret Graves wants to make a point with his $1 billion earmark
His ask for a new bridge over the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge was the biggest proposed earmark for the coming highway bill.
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Clyburn, Rogers get magnetometer fines dropped by Ethics
The House Ethics panel dropped $5,000 fines for two lawmakers for allegedly skipping security screening outside the House chamber.
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Hoyer, Jeffries and Lofgren call for study of expanded staff benefits
House Democratic leaders are calling for a study comparing staff pay to the private sector, a step that may indicate movement on the issue.