Congress · 117th Congress
Amid hunger crisis, Biden urged to release frozen Afghan funds
There is a growing outcry from lawmakers for President Biden to release billions in frozen Afghan funds to help ease a hunger crisis there.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court won’t hear new issue in Texas abortion law fight
The Supreme Court won’t step back into the legal challenge over a Texas law that effectively bans abortions after around six weeks.
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‘Rise in violent rhetoric’: Lawmakers in both parties report spike in death threats
Two-thirds of lawmakers who responded to a CQ Roll Call survey reported experiencing death threats as America's politics grow more heated.
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Democrats ‘not ready to throw in the towel’ on child tax credit
Top Democratic tax writers remained optimistic Thursday about restoring a more generous version of the child tax credit.
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Judge rejects effort to stop Jan. 6 panel from using bank records
A judge rejected a request to stop a House committee from using bank records it obtained through a subpoena as part of the Jan. 6 probe.
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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.
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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.
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Supreme Court allows release of Trump’s Jan. 6 documents to Congress
The high court on Wednesday refused a request from former President Donald Trump to block release of documents concerning the Capitol attack.
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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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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.
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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.
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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?
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats tie ‘talking filibuster’ gambit to Senate’s two-speech rule
To get a floor vote on bills to change the way elections are run, Senate Democrats are looking to require a "talking filibuster."
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.
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.
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No child tax credit deal in sight as monthly benefits lapse
Monthly payments of up to $300 per child didn’t go out Friday, and some families may never see benefits as generous again. Â
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Biden’s three new nominees aim to add diversity to Fed board
Biden three new nominees would put the first Black woman on the Fed board, only the fourth Black man, and give women a majority.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
What’s in the new voting bill the Senate is trying to take up
New federal voting rights in House-passed bill could spark litigation, and change politics as both parties practice it now.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Health panel advances Califf to lead FDA
Four Republicans join most of the Senate Health Democrats to advance the nomination of Robert Califf to lead the FDA.
Congress · 117th Congress
Brainard tells senators reining in inflation is top Fed priority
A day after data showed a long-time high in consumer price inflation, Fed nominee Lael Brainard says its reduction is the top priority.