Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
The appropriations process can be a real thriller
Charles Houy, a retired 30-year Senate Appropriations staffer, is about to release his third Capitol Hill-based novel, a thriller titled “Shoot the Staff.”
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Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Sen. Angus King is looking for his money clip
The hunt for money continues at the Capitol — literally. Sen. Angus King was spotted wandering the basement, looking for an item he lost.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
‘My boss had a front-row seat’: Tulsi Gabbard on serving in the National Guard
Before Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard became a lawmaker herself, she was a staffer working on veterans issues for Sen. Daniel K. Akaka.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
There’s algae in the Capitol Reflecting Pool (but things could be worse)
Is the body of water closest to the halls of Congress stinkier than usual this year? We had to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Democrats honor John Lewis with ‘Good Trouble’ masks, inspiring copycats
As the pandemic continues, the “Good Trouble” masks aren’t going away. The movement on the Hill has already inspired imitators.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
The art of the ‘backronym’
Lawmakers tried to address the devastation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic by using a tried and true method to signal their concern: the “backronym.”
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Matt Gaetz puts on his own makeup, and other lessons from ‘The Swamp’
If you’re not a makeup artist in Congress, maybe you’re a stormtrooper, according to a new documentary that debuts on HBO Aug. 4.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Nonapologies, the ghost of Schumer, and Fauci’s first pitch: Congressional Hits and Misses
It was a busy, chaotic week in Congress, punctuated by offensive language, disembodied voices and, at last, the return of Washington’s baseball team.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos of the week: House and Senate work on virus aid
Both chambers were in session for the first time in weeks. Here is what the week on Capitol Hill looked like via CQ Roll Call’s photojournalists.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Gator done: GOP takes break from coronavirus relief debate to chow down on alligator
John Kennedy invited the congressional press corps to pause for a moment and imagine something they probably never had — the bowel movements of senators.
Congress · 116th Congress
Ted Yoho is just the tip of the iceberg, AOC says
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decried a “pattern” of sexism in politics and U.S. culture on Thursday, speaking on the House floor along with other women.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Jamaal Bowman: ‘The police literally beat the crap out of me’
When Jamaal Bowman talks about police brutality and changes to law enforcement procedures in America, it’s not just an abstract idea or policy position.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Role reversal: As Dr. Fauci pitches, Mariano Rivera chats up Trump
While Dr. Anthony Fauci was getting ready to throw out MLB’s first pitch, Mariano Rivera was sitting at a COVID-19 news conference at the White House.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Performance venues might get pandemic aid as their doors remain closed
Local music venues unable to host sweaty standing-room-only crowds as the country attempts to socially distance are seeking coronavirus aid.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
‘We need the Blue Jays’: Hurdles remain ahead of baseball’s opening day
A roundtable organized by Patrick Toomey focused on the pressing logistical problem of where the Toronto Blue Jays might play their home schedule.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
That time John Lewis showed up in a rap video
In 2008 John Lewis showed up when Atlanta rapper Jeezy filmed his promo for the single “My President.”
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Dr. Anthony Fauci accepts Nationals’ invite to throw first pitch
Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Opening Day game of the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Congressional Women’s Softball Game is canceled
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Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Which lawmaker left their phone in the men’s room? — Congressional Hits and Misses
Rep. Steve Womack got to the bottom of who left their iPhone in the men’s room during an Appropriations markup earlier this week.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Parking lots and projection screens: Drive-ins make case for the new ‘night out’
Music festival got canceled? Fear not, the humble drive-in thater is riding to the rescue for socially distanced nights out in the age of the coronavirus.