Congress · 117th Congress
Perks for former presidents: Congress tried to curb them before Trump
[jwp-video n=”1″] Why ex-presidents get so many dead presidents Presidents didn’t always leave office with a golden parachute. Ulysses S.
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Capitol Police IG opens investigation into Jan. 6 riot
[jwp-video n=”1″] Among some of the behavior that has set off alarms: A Capitol Police officer was seen taking a selfie with members of the violent mob and some lawmakers in Congress have questioned
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Troops are sleeping in the Capitol. It’s been a rare sight since the Civil War
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Capitol’s Rotunda was turned into a field hospital, and the building itself became a staging area for troops fighting nearby battles and somewhat of a barracks for healthy
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House impeaches Trump in wake of mob attack on Capitol
[jwp-video n=”1″] The bipartisan support is different from the first time the House impeached Trump, when no Republican supported either article.
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As House votes to impeach Trump, Democrats weigh options for Senate trial
The impeachment rules and precedents dictate that after the House managers present the article of impeachment, the Senate begin deliberations at 1 p.m. the next day, sitting as the court of impeachment
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Meet the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump
[jwp-video n=”1″] Four Republicans did not vote on impeachment, including Texas Rep. Kay Granger, who recently tested positive for COVID-19. The others were Reps.
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Republicans join impeachment effort ahead of House vote
[jwp-video n=”1″] Republican Reps.
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House members now screened for weapons when entering chamber
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Members are reminded that pursuant to the firearms regulations that Members received on opening day, firearms are restricted to a members’ office,” reads the SAA memo.
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Capitol Police leadership vacuum comes at vulnerable time
[jwp-video n=”1″] Lindsey McPherson contributed to this report.
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Democrats fume at tech companies, but legislation may be elusive
[jwp-video n=”1″] Sen.
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When it comes to security clearances, rules for others don’t apply to Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] Voting against voters Nearly 150 representatives and senators voted hours after the Capitol riot in favor of motions that
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Democrats plan a spending blowout, but hurdles remain
Out of a $1.5 trillion House-passed infrastructure package last summer, over $1 trillion probably wouldn’t pass the Byrd test.
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Past budget fights hold lessons for Democrats
The GOP reconciliation directive to repeal the health care law simply called for authorizing committees to write legislation reducing the deficit by at least $1 billion over 10 years.
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Rules of the last 50-50 Senate might not bind this one
[jwp-video n=”1″] The hunt for an agreement comes amid the possibility that the Senate could also face an impeachment trial as it attempts to organize itself, with the House preparing to once
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Concern grows over potential COVID-19 superspreader event during Capitol riot
[jwp-video n=”1″] A video surfaced over the weekend of some Republicans in the space ignoring the CDC’s recommendations to protect public health by wearing masks. They included Reps.
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Trump’s riot gives Republicans reason to help Biden
[jwp-video n=”1″] Even Vice President Mike Pence, a loyalist from the start, defied Trump, saying he could not unilaterally reject the electors.
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House Democrats to vote to impeach Trump Wednesday, but begin with 25th Amendment push
[jwp-video n=”1″] In an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” that was taped Friday and aired Sunday, Pelosi signaled she supports the approach the Judiciary members have taken with their resolution
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New charges show extent of potential danger of pro-Trump mob
The FBI is accepting tips through tips.fbi.gov/uscapitol and 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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Hill mourns Officer Brian Sicknick, who died from injuries defending Capitol
[jwp-video n=”1″] Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement Thursday applauding the front-line law enforcement officers who came to the aid of Capitol Police officers to help “subdue
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Capitol Police overhauls, once an afterthought, now at forefront after riot
[jwp-video n=”1″] The provisions that did make it into the final version of the fiscal 2021 omnibus spending bill were vaguely written and largely toothless.