Congress · 117th Congress
Contractor’s ‘excess’ profits reignite debate on Pentagon oversight
Congress is considering legislation to require government contractors to reveal more about their pricing, setting off a partisan debate.
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Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Rare snowy owl dazzles onlookers from Union Station perch
A snowy owl, a rare sight in Washington, has been dazzling bird-watchers — and feasting on Union Station rodents — all month.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Reshaping society, the Supreme Court way - Roll Call
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on several sweeping cases that could drastically change public policy making and jurisprudence.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators struggle on Russia sanctions as ‘hourglass’ runs low
As Russia inches closer to invading Ukraine, senators are running out of time for a sanctions package that might provide deterrence.
Policy · 117th Congress
Plan to distribute free N95 masks praised, but some want more done
Masks will start to be available late next week through drugstores and community health centers as the national program ramps up.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Joe Biden and the dangers of inbred optimism
OPINION — So many of Biden’s first-year missteps flow from a buoyant optimism reminiscent of a gambler who thinks he’s on a lucky streak.Â
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden ties midterm election legitimacy to doomed voting rights bill
President Joe Biden did say Wednesday that there may be a way to reach consensus on the Electoral Count Act.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Added Montana district could help GOP in battle for majority
ANALYSIS — The Likely Republican race for Montana’s new 1st District augurs well for the GOP’s chances of winning back the House.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress mulls independent immigration courts as backlog soars
A hearing Thursday by a Judiciary panel will consider the prospect of taking the immigration court system out of the Justice Department.
Congress · 117th Congress
Ted Cruz: Litigious hot coffee spiller or civil rights champion?
At the Supreme Court, which vision of Ted Cruz would prevail: a hot coffee spiller or a champion of civil rights?
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC has backlog of applications from manufacturers of N95 masks
The CDC has a backlog of 142 applications of air-filtering masks such as N95s, amid criticism for slow mask recommendations.
Policy · 117th Congress
Abortion fight in states picks up as legislative sessions begin
The Supreme Court’s consideration of abortion cases is motivating states to pursue either tougher abortion restrictions or protections.
Congress · 117th Congress
Acknowledging hurdles, Biden ready to split up budget package
Biden publicly acknowledged for the first time that his stalled budget reconciliation package may need to be substantially slimmed down.
Policy · 117th Congress
Immigration advocates unite behind strategy to ‘disregard’ parliamentarian
Advocates are pushing senators to disregard rulings by the Senate parliamentarian on immigration provisions in a reconciliation bill.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
‘Back of the line’: Trump debuts new material, ramping up race-based claims
Donald Trump debuted material at his Arizona rally, with the former president pushing anti-white discrimination and election conspiracies.
Congress · 117th Congress
Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Jenna Ellis and Boris Epshteyn subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Jenna Ellis and Boris Epshteyn are subpoenaed by Jan. 6 select committee investigating the Capitol attack.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Rise of right-wing apps seen worsening midterm disinformation
There were just a few alternative social media sites geared toward conservatives. Now, a torrent of new outlets is raising concerns.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court to hear Ted Cruz challenge to campaign finance law
The Supreme Court hears oral argument Wednesday in Sen. Ted Cruz’s challenge to a relatively obscure campaign finance provision.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Langevin, McNerney join Democrats heading for exit
Reps. Jim Langevin of Rhode Island and Jerry McNerney of California are the latest Democrats to announce plans to retire after this term.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
House, Senate eateries won’t enforce DC vaccination mandate
Lawmakers and staff won't have to leave the Capitol complex for grub or coffee, despite D.C.'s expansive COVID-19 vaccination mandate.