Congress · 117th Congress
Why some Democrats are nervous about a $15 minimum wage
Most in the party support the hike, but for a small but significant number of Democrats in both the Senate and the House, it presents a quandary.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats’ coronavirus relief plan would curb tax payments for high earners
The House Ways and Means Committee released $941 billion worth of recommendations for coronavirus relief including the tax rebates President Biden wants.
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Trump impeachment trial could conclude within a week under procedural agreement
Senate leaders reached agreement Monday on procedures for former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial that could have it done within a week.
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Will Capitol Police fully investigate its own?
In the absence of a transparent Capitol Police internal affairs division and inspector general, questions of what can be done to ensure accountability.
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Road Ahead: Budget markups, impeachment trial define week
House markups of the budget reconciliation package and the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will define the road ahead for Congress.
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Senators killed measure to combat violent extremism in military
The armed forces have been plagued for years with scattered reports of current and former members’ involvement in anti-government or racism-fueled violence.
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Rep. Ron Wright dies from COVID-19 complications
Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday from complications of COVID-19, two and a half weeks after having tested positive for the virus on Jan. 21.
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Senate confirms McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate confirmed Denis McDonough to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, the massive agency that oversees benefits for the nation’s veterans.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby announces he will retire after 2022
GOP Sen. Richard Shelby's decision not to seek reelection in 2022 is a blow to Alabama's influence in Congress and likely triggers a primary battle.
Congress · 117th Congress
How the Jan. 6 riot could make it tougher to lobby
Rank-and-file lobbyists and advocates for lower-dollar influence campaigns say they’re troubled at the prospect of losing access to the Capitol complex.
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Democrats clear path for filibuster-proof coronavirus relief bill
The House adopted a fiscal 2021 budget resolution that will allow a dozen committees to start writing a massive coronavirus relief package next week.
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Banking Committee sends Fudge, Rouse to full Senate for votes
Senate Banking backs Marcia Fudge for Housing and Urban Development secretary and Cecelia Rouse to lead the Council of Economic Advisors
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Lawmakers near big response to military ‘rape epidemic’
Support is growing in both parties for a provision long championed by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand that would overhaul the military justice system.
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Senate Democrats reject two-year delay of panel seniority rule
The rule change would more evenly distribute subcommittee chairmanships and possibly reduce the number of gavels more senior Democrats can hold.
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A month after Capitol riot, a look at domestic terrorism laws
Homeland Security panel hears from experts who urge bipartisan agreement on ways to curb domestic extremism and white supremacy.
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Biden coronavirus relief plan clears Senate budget hurdle after ‘vote-a-rama’
Senators were working late into the night Thursday and into early Friday to wrap up work on a budget blueprint for a partisan coronavirus relief package.
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House invitation to Trump adds wrinkle to impeachment drama
For now, it seems unlikely to happen that former President Donald Trump would accept the invitation to testify at his own Senate impeachment trial next week.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress risks losing ‘bridle’ on the executive in Trump impeachment trial
Senators will determine not only Donald Trump's political fate during the trial, but also whether to weaken their power to rein in presidential misconduct.
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Entire Capitol Police department to get COVID-19 vaccine
Capitol Police chief says department would obtain COVID-19 vaccines but did not outline when the entire force would get inoculated.
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House votes to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene did not renounce previous statements she made before the House voted 230-199 to remove her from her committee assignments.