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Congress girds for possible veto override votes on defense bill
So far, only a handful of Republicans have said they would vote to sustain President Donald Trump's anticipated veto of the must-pass Pentagon policy bill.
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So far, only a handful of Republicans have said they would vote to sustain President Donald Trump's anticipated veto of the must-pass Pentagon policy bill.
Disagreements over a temporary spending bill threatened a government funding lapse as lawmakers worked through coronavirus relief bill disputes.
The Capitol's Office of the Attending Physician is scheduling appointments for lawmakers to receive COVID-19 vaccines, with select staff to follow.
Although recent reports of members of Congress trading stock has become political fodder, congressional leaders show little appetite to change rules.
With less than 48 hours until government funding expires, lawmakers inched closer to agreement on a coronavirus relief package and omnibus spending bill.
Trump campaign lawyers pressed discredited claims that voters cast their ballots twice and that votes had been cast in the names of deceased voters
The Electoral College has voted and Joe Biden is the victor, but there still might be drama with some objections from Republicans challenging the results on Jan. 6.
Last-minute obstacles and fine-tuning indicated negotiations on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package would run into Thursday.
Top Capitol Hill negotiators are close to agreement on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package that could end a monthslong impasse, lawmakers said.
Congressional leaders late Tuesday said they were close to locking down agreements on a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending and coronavirus relief package.
House and Senate measures aimed at shoring up the FAA’s safety culture in response to two Boeing 737 Max crashes are caught in a squeeze.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, one day after the Electoral College affirmed that win.
Congress, after 12 years of effort, is ready to try to bring transparency to shell companies that can hide owners and illicit money movements.
Jay Obernolte won California's 8th District. Watch the video for CQ Roll Call's conversation with the video game entrepreneur for more.
The next Congress will have to decide where presidential reforms fit as a priority, against the backdrop of the economy and COVID-19.
Negotiators have reached compromises on some of the thorniest issues including border wall spending and funding for veterans health care programs.
A GOP-controlled Senate could block most of Biden’s Cabinet choices, citing the vociferous Democratic opposition to Trump’s early picks.
Lawmakers are coalescing around a bipartisan deal that would include carbon capture and energy efficiency provisions in the government funding bill.
Retiring GOP Rep. Paul Mitchell says he is leaving the party to become an independent, citing the part's refusal to recognize Biden's presidential win, and the false and misleading attacks on the integrity of the election.
If the president decides to follow through on his veto of the Pentagon policy bill, which authorizes pay raises for troops, he must do so by Dec. 23.