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Senate punts Schumer science and tech bill to June
Senate leaders struck a deal to delay consideration of a bipartisan science research and development package after opposition by Republicans.
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Republican senators torpedo Jan. 6 commission
Despite pleas from the family of a fallen police officer, Republicans blocked establishing a commission to probe the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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Second time’s a charm? Senate confirms Wormuth, again, as Army secretary
The Senate approved Christine Wormuth’s historic nomination Thursday morning, repeating the same step it took late Wednesday evening.
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Senate advances science and tech bill
Measure would authorize more than $100 billion over five years to invest in research and technologies to compete with China.
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Biden to meet Republicans about their new infrastructure pitch
The plan is the latest in a series of back-and-forth offers between Senate Republicans and the White House on an infrastructure bill.
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Progressives push more clean energy infrastructure spending
Bills propose more than $1 trillion in spending for U.S.-made clean energy products and a new DOE division focused on greener technology.
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‘They wouldn’t care if I was dead’ — staffer fallout from Jan. 6 continues
Lawmakers seeking to deny what happened on Jan. 6 is putting increased pressure on staffers who lived through the riot.
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Leahy: 50-50 earmarks split OK if GOP requests enough projects
Senate Appropriations Chairman Patrick J. Leahy will allocate half of earmarked dollars to Republicans if enough ask for them.
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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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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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Warner’s death reminds Washington what it’s missing
John W. Warner, a towering senator for three decades, was a man of principle and patriotism, of charm and wit.
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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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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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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.