Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘The Forever Prisoner’ — condemned for what was done to him
Abu Zubaydah is one of 39 prisoners left at Guantánamo Bay. “How does that happen?” asks documentary maker Alex Gibney.
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Podcasts · 117th Congress
From COVID-19’s first wave to now, what we have learned - Roll Call
PODCAST — "The First Wave" documentary chronicles the scary early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. What have we learned so far?
Congress · 117th Congress
Meadows sues Jan. 6 panel as contempt charges imminent
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is suing the House, even as it may pursue contempt of Congress against him.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden flexes federal purchasing power on climate
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an order that aims to make the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators question Biden nominee on fighting China and Russia
Senators asked a top Biden Pentagon nominee how the U.S. should handle a simultaneous war with Russia and China.
Policy · 117th Congress
Trucker shortage? It’s a point of debate amid supply chain jam
As Congress seeks solutions to a supply chain crisis, one suggestion keeps recurring: Address the trucker shortage.
Congress · 117th Congress
Schedule of Washington tributes to Bob Dole
Official Washington will remember the late Sen. Bob Dole on Thursday and Friday before the late senator goes to Kansas and back to D.C.
Congress · 117th Congress
Health care industry seeks surprise billing changes this month
Lawmakers have also been divided over how the administration plans to implement the rule set to take effect in January.
Congress · 117th Congress
GOP claims victory in final defense policy bill
Republicans were more enthusiastic about this year's defense bill after the removal of provisions on drafting women and combating extremism.
Congress · 117th Congress
Americans are feeling more Grinch than Santa this omicron-themed holiday season
Americans are as divided as ever 11 months before the midterm elections, and most think the country is on the wrong path.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden launches ‘Building a Better America tour’ on Kansas City trip
President Joe Biden touted the infrastructure law in Kansas City, flanked by the the area's two Democratic House members and other officials.
Congress · 117th Congress
Modernization panel OKs latest recommendations, sprinkles Congress with its ‘secret sauce’
A drab room in the Capitol complex once again felt like an oasis, as the “fix Congress” panel approved its latest set of recommendations.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Take Five: Don Bacon
“People want a friendly guy,” says Nebraska Republican and “decency conservative” Don Bacon. “The Glenn Youngkin style is really my style.”
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Taking it with them: Members leaving with money in the bank
Resigning and retiring House and Senate members have flexibility in how they use nearly $53 million in leftover campaign and PAC money.
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense bill nixes sanctions on Jamal Khashoggi’s killers
House and Senate leaders removed bipartisan provisions targeting Saudi Arabia before the House passed its defense policy bill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Omicron partially evades protection from Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
The omicron variant can partially evade the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, but people who receive a booster may still be well protected.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden goes from a contrast to Trump to a contrast to competency
OPINION — Looking back on 2021, it’s clear Biden and Democratic leaders made the wrong choice at almost every point in this new presidency.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden, lawmakers warn Putin of severe sanctions over Ukraine
Biden and lawmakers warned Putin of "profound" sanctions against Russia if it follows through on apparent threats to invade Ukraine.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate confirms border chief amid record migrant encounters
Chris Magnus, the first Senate-confirmed Customs and Border Protection chief since 2019, promised to balance humanity and border security.
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense bill’s assistance for poor troops falls short, advocates say
A new basic needs allowance would seek to address hunger among military families, but it falls short, according to advocates.