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Acting Capitol Police chief defends intelligence role leading up to insurrection
The acting chief of Capitol Police on Thursday will defend her role overseeing threat intelligence in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Interior pick Deb Haaland wins key Manchin endorsement as GOP grouses
Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., won the crucial backing of Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., on Wednesday for her nomination as Interior secretary.
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Mental health concerns overshadowed by Capitol Police Board questions
A hearing called to discuss the mental health effects of the Jan. 6 riot deviated to questions about Capitol Police.
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Senate Small Business panel endorses Guzman to lead SBA
Senate panel sends Isabel Guzman, nominee to lead the Small Business Administration, to the floor for a confirmation vote.
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Tanden nomination seemingly at dead end after votes scrapped
The two Senate committees tasked with approving Neera Tanden’s nomination to be White House budget chief postponed their Wednesday votes.
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Art stained in Capitol riot will soon be restored, costing at least $25,000
Workers are about to start restoring eight statues and paintings damaged by fire extinguishers, the House curator told lawmakers.
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OMB nominee Neera Tanden to get committee votes amid shaky prospects
Democrats put on a brave face Tuesday as the confirmation of Neera Tanden to be White House budget director faced increasingly long odds.
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Lawmakers urge breach notification law in wake of Russia SolarWinds hack
Tech companies should have to report major breaches in the wake of the sophisticated, stealthy hack by Russia of U.S. companies and agencies.
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Haaland tells senators she sees ongoing role for fossil fuels
Haaland would be the first Native American to serve as Interior secretary. Some GOP senators say they don't like her energy positions.
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Washington’s farewell gets personal for retiring Sen. Portman
“I was trying not to drag it out,” Republican Sen. Rob Portman said of his 42-minute rendition of a speech he finds “timeless and timely.”
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Republicans still skeptical of Haaland after first session
Haaland didn’t appear to win many converts among the Republicans concerned about her past opposition to fossil fuel development.
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House Democrats prep changes to coronavirus relief package
A $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill took shape Tuesday as suspense grew over whether a minimum wage increase would survive.
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GOP senators propose $10 minimum wage, mandatory E-Verify
The plan by Sens. Mitt Romney and Tom Cotton would gradually raise the minimum wage and seeks to prevent employers from hiring undocumented workers.
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Marquee hearing on Jan. 6 Capitol attack shows security disarray
The high-profile hearing in which security officials testified about the riot showed a security apparatus in disarray at the highest levels.
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Senate confirms Vilsack for second stint as USDA secretary
Tom Vilsack, confirmed as the Agriculture secretary, pledges to correct the discrimination in USDA programs.
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Garland confirmation hearing previews policy battles ahead
Senators used a hearing for the attorney general nominee to foreshadow policy fights on gun control, immigration and voting rights.
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House Dems renew call for hate crime law after anti-Asian attacks
AAPI caucus pushes for a hate crimes tracking law amid rising violence against Asian Americans since the start of the pandemic.
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Capitol Police investigating 35 officers after Jan. 6 insurrection
Thirty-five Capitol Police officers are being investigated by the department’s Office of Professional Responsibility for their actions related to Jan. 6.
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Manchin opposes Biden’s pick for OMB director
Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., says he opposes Neera Tanden for Office of Management and Budget director, dealing a major blow to her confirmation chances.
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Democrats attack Robinhood for its halt to GameStop trading
House Democrats complained that Robinhood's funding model relies on passing information about retail trades to brokerages.