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.
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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.
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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.
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Democrats’ standoff continues over budget, infrastructure
The standoff between moderate House Democrats and Pelosi over voting on a budget before an infrastructure bill remains in a stalemate.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats push for new Voting Rights Act before maps are drawn
Republicans say a move by Democrats to restore the Justice Department's power over voting changes is a "federal power grab."
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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.
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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.
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Pelosi offers to ‘advance’ budget and infrastructure measures together
Pelosi on Sunday sought to reach a compromise with nine moderate House Democrats over the timing of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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‘If you look up stupid stuff in the dictionary’ — Congressional Hits and Misses
After a “long and painful and torturous night,” New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has more energy than any of us.
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Plenty of budget room seen to accommodate House, Senate earmarks
The Senate has released just three of its fiscal 2022 bills, leaving dozens of senators waiting to find out if they’ll get requested funding.
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Congress weighs whistleblower safeguards after Trump saga
The move is in response to what members see as flaws in the process revealed in the leadup to President Donald Trump’s first impeachment.
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How the Senate ‘vote-a-rama’ spelled out GOP’s midterm script
Senate Republicans used the lengthy “vote-a-rama” session to offer amendments that highlighted Democratic divisions on key policy issues.
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Business leaders pressure Congress for immigration changes
A bipartisan coalition of business leaders wants to see a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in Democrats’ reconciliation bill.
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Nine centrist House Democrats threaten to oppose budget without infrastructure
Nine centrist House Democrats are threatening to vote against a budget resolution until the House passes a bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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Something for everyone in infrastructure deal’s broadband section
President Biden wanted far more for broadband programs than the $65 billion in the Senate's infrastructure deal. Some worry it's not enough.
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House staffers can now make more than their bosses
The maximum salary for House aides is rising to $199,300, more than the base pay that members of Congress have gotten since 2009.
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Democrats’ climate tax proposal has polluter-pays principle of Superfund
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen is preparing legislation requiring about 25 to 30 companies to pay for carbon dioxide and methane emissions.
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‘Most extreme example’: Cruz further slows administration’s sluggish ambassador pace
Joe Biden soon will have a country ambassador in place. But Democrats are frustrated with Ted Cruz for blocking his diplomatic picks.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
State redistricting can start with new census data, but litigation looms
Population diversity rose even as three states and Puerto Rico lost population and the national growth rate was the lowest since the 1930s.
Congress · 117th Congress
As Senate departs, House plots August recess return
The Senate has departed for its recess until Sept. 13, while the House plans to return the week of Aug. 23 for floor votes.