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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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Stopgap funding up in the air as coronavirus relief talks drag on
Disagreements over a temporary spending bill threatened a government funding lapse as lawmakers worked through coronavirus relief bill disputes.
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Lawmakers can receive COVID-19 vaccine on Hill
The Capitol's Office of the Attending Physician is scheduling appointments for lawmakers to receive COVID-19 vaccines, with select staff to follow.
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Congressional leaders indifferent to bolstering stock transaction rules for lawmakers
Although recent reports of members of Congress trading stock has become political fodder, congressional leaders show little appetite to change rules.
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Coronavirus relief package skirmishes bog down funding negotiations
With less than 48 hours until government funding expires, lawmakers inched closer to agreement on a coronavirus relief package and omnibus spending bill.
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Senators clash as panel hears discredited claims of election fraud
Trump campaign lawyers pressed discredited claims that voters cast their ballots twice and that votes had been cast in the names of deceased voters
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Electoral votes are in, but congressional count may hold another round of drama
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.
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Fine print issues snag tentative pact on coronavirus relief bill
Last-minute obstacles and fine-tuning indicated negotiations on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package would run into Thursday.
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Congressional leaders near $900B coronavirus relief deal
Top Capitol Hill negotiators are close to agreement on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package that could end a monthslong impasse, lawmakers said.
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Hill leaders seek to clinch spending, coronavirus aid deals
Congressional leaders late Tuesday said they were close to locking down agreements on a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending and coronavirus relief package.
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Time expiring for aircraft oversight bills driven by 737 Max
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.
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McConnell recognizes Biden win: ‘The Electoral College has spoken’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, one day after the Electoral College affirmed that win.
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After 12 years of work, Congress is set to disclose hidden corporate owners
Congress, after 12 years of effort, is ready to try to bring transparency to shell companies that can hide owners and illicit money movements.
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Video games and partisanship: A conversation with new member Jay Obernolte
Jay Obernolte won California's 8th District. Watch the video for CQ Roll Call's conversation with the video game entrepreneur for more.
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To constrain a presidency, House Democrats seek Republican support
The next Congress will have to decide where presidential reforms fit as a priority, against the backdrop of the economy and COVID-19.
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Negotiators wrapping up omnibus deal, plan to file Tuesday
Negotiators have reached compromises on some of the thorniest issues including border wall spending and funding for veterans health care programs.
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In a GOP Senate, Biden’s Cabinet faces a gantlet
A GOP-controlled Senate could block most of Biden’s Cabinet choices, citing the vociferous Democratic opposition to Trump’s early picks.
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Provisions for cleaner energy pushed for spending bill
Lawmakers are coalescing around a bipartisan deal that would include carbon capture and energy efficiency provisions in the government funding bill.
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Rep. Paul Mitchell leaves GOP, citing ‘unacceptable’ postelection behavior
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.
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Trump must decide before Christmas whether to sign or veto massive defense bill
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.