Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Capitol Lens | It’s a sign
Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in the Capitol on Nov. 22, 2022. Later, she announced that she will not seek another term as Democratic leader.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
Which party has a game plan for the future? We’re about to find out
Forget the conventional wisdom about forward-thinking Republicans. The script may have flipped with these midterm elections.
Policy · 117th Congress
How a rare plant species could hinder a proposed lithium mine
Skyrocketing demand for lithium has developers planning Nevada's next mining boom, but a rare wildflower may stymie one project.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
How New York became friendly turf for Trump-aligned candidates
New York Republicans defied the political headwinds and won 11 of 26 seats, including four that had been previously held by Democrats.
Congress · 117th Congress
GOP faction signals tougher fight for Ukraine aid ahead
House Republicans led by Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz said Congress would not be as quick to approve Ukraine aid.
Congress · 117th Congress
Border policy questions loom as Senate works on funding, ‘Dreamers’
An imminent end to pandemic-era asylum restrictions under Title 42 has renewed border policy debates on Capitol Hill.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Fix Congress’ committee says farewell, but not for long, members hope
As the Modernization panel tasked with dragging Congress into the 21st century issues its final report, it looks to rise from the dead.
Policy · 117th Congress
Republicans ride ESG backlash to state financial offices
Republican candidates flipped five state offices that manage investments in a backlash against using ESG factors in investment decisions.
Congress · 117th Congress
Parsing Pelosi: What’s next for Democratic leader?
Pelosi so far has only said she won't retire from Congress entirely; that would leave her seat open until a special election.
Opinion · 117th Congress
It was all about the independents, again
What can we learn from the 2022 midterms? Independents don’t respond well to attack ads — and strategists care too much about the base.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats call protections for ‘Dreamers’ a lame-duck priority
Democrats kicked off the post-election lame-duck period with pledges to prioritize legislation to permanently protect DACA recipients.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
McConnell prevails in Senate GOP leadership contest
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell won another term as the Senate's Republican leader, defeating a challenge from Florida's Rick Scott.
Congress · 117th Congress
House should ‘keep its word’ and seat delegate from Cherokee Nation, panel hears
Congress could get its first tribal nation delegate if lawmakers make good on a long-ago treaty. Advocates want action soon.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pediatricians beg for more federal help to fight wave of RSV
Two medical groups have asked the Biden administration to declare a public health emergency to respond to the glut of respiratory viruses.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate advances same-sex marriage bill with new provisions
A bill to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriages could advance in the Senate on Wednesday afternoon, senators said.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Capitol Lens | Walking tall
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, right, talks with Pennsylvania Sen.-elect, and fellow Democrat, John Fetterman in the Capitol on Wednesday.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Republicans secure House majority, but it will be a narrow one
Republicans have won enough seats to take a majority in the House, according to races called by The Associated Press.
Policy · 117th Congress
Court throws out pandemic-era border expulsion policy
A federal judge in Washington struck down a pandemic-related border directive known as Title 42 on Tuesday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats mull debt limit options as lame-duck window narrows
Democrats want to address the debt limit before this Congress, and likely their control in Washington, ends at the close of the year.Â
Congress · 117th Congress
McCarthy backed for speaker, but has work to do before January
Republicans nominated Kevin McCarthy to be the next House speaker, but he still must win over most of the 31 colleagues who opposed him.