Congress · 117th Congress
Police shortage prompts Capitol to begin using security contractors
Contract security officers will start work Monday as part of a new program to help alleviate staffing shortages within the Capitol Police.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Senators relaunch bipartisan immigration discussions
A bipartisan group of senators has resumed efforts to revise the U.S. immigration system.
Congress · 117th Congress
When amendments ruled the Senate
In the 101st Congress, senators cast roll call votes on amendments to 59 bills. In the 116th, it was just 15 bills.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in Ukraine aid
President Biden asked Congress for $33 billion more in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine in its war with Russia.
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From ‘purple spatula’ to ‘aspiring statesman’ with Rep. William Timmons
He briefly worked for retiring Republican Sen. Bill Frist back in 2006, and it still shapes how he sees Congress today.
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Financial Services has a problem with remote members who can’t find the mute button
Michigan Republican Bill Huizenga became frustrated at a House Financial Services hearing when remote attendees left their mics turned on.
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Conflicting incentives for quick election-year spending deal
Dynamics for a spending agreement this year are there, but history also says election years lead to delays and stopgap bills.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Republicans balk on funds related to Biden’s border move
Republicans largely aren’t interested in additional government resources to manage any expected increase of migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border if the Biden administration follows through on a plan to stop pandemic-era border expulsions next month.
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Democrats call out India for buying Russian oil and weapons
Senators also warned the secretary of State to call out global human rights abuses as the U.S. focuses on threats posed by Russia and China.
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Defense contractors expected to struggle to meet weapons demand
Defense manufacturers will struggle to quickly replace the weapons the U.S. and others are providing Ukraine, witnesses told a Senate panel.
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Senate report suggests military housing company’s fraud continues
A Senate committee has found that a military housing provider continued to mistreat tenants even after pleading guilty to falsifying records.
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Senate confirms Brainard as Fed vice chair but COVID-19 trips Democrats on Cook vote
Lisa Cook, who would become the first Black woman to join the Fed board, encountered another obstacle in COVID-19 cases among Democrats.
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Ukraine aid, pandemic relief likely to be combined in Senate
Senate Democrats said they'll combine new aid for Ukraine with a COVID-19 aid measure that stalled earlier this month.
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn cited for bringing gun through Charlotte airport
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was cited Tuesday after a gun was discovered in his bag during security screening at the Charlotte airport.
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Hispanic Caucus wants White House actions on immigration
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus urged Biden to take executive actions on immigration as prospects of legislative action appear dim.
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The Senate’s treaty oversight has atrophied just as it’s needed most
ANALYSIS – The partisan divide on foreign policy has allowed presidents to gain more control over international treaties and agreements.
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Rep. Ronny Jackson’s campaign paid for dues at private social club
Rep. Ronny Jackson used campaign funds to pay more than $2,300 in costs associated with membership at a private social club in Texas.
Congress · 117th Congress
Former Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, who helped shape health and tax policy, dead at 88
Former Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, who worked across the aisle on health measures and chaired the panel that overhauled the tax code, has died.
Congress · 117th Congress
Aid to restaurants, businesses faces Senate headwinds
The Senate may soon test the bipartisan limits on pandemic spending as Democratic leaders prepare for action on a small-business aid package.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Pandemic recovery, China competition, insulin cap help drive spending on lobbying
In the first quarter, spending on lobbying by just 10 groups or companies topped $75 million, up from $68 million last year.