Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers push to prohibit permanent fencing around the Capitol complex
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Congress · 117th Congress
Americans at military bases overseas struggle to get COVID-19 vaccine
[jwp-video n=”1″] Hot potato When asked about the situation on U.S. bases in Germany, a Defense Logistics Agency spokesman directed questions to the Pentagon’s public affairs office.
Opinion · 117th Congress
As Democrats plot to overturn Iowa result, it’s déjà vu all over again
For those supporting HR 1, they might consider that a party so easily willing to overturn an election is not the party to “reform” our election system.
Congress · 117th Congress
House Republican Conference votes to bring back earmarks
DeLauro’s guidelines include a cap on the total amount of earmarked funds at 1 percent of discretionary spending, and no money can go to for-profit interests.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police to begin moving back fence surrounding complex
“I continue to press for the complex to be returned to the public, and we are making progress, as evidenced by the recent Task Force 1-6 report, which recommended against permanent above ground fencing
Congress · 117th Congress
House Democrats want fast repeal of 2002 Iraq War authorization
[jwp-video n=”1″] Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Todd Young, R-Ind., have a similar measure that would repeal both the 2002 AUMF as well as the 1991 military authorization for the Gulf War.
Congress · 117th Congress
Tightened executive pay limits tucked into coronavirus aid bill
The 2017 bill got rid of this exclusion, setting a flat $1 million cap on write-offs for the pay of the top five executives.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police, DC National Guard leaders need emergency authority to act, review finds
[jwp-video n=”1″] House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he met with Honoré last week but was troubled that their discussion took place after the report was completed.
Congress · 117th Congress
Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson tapped as Senate sergeant-at-arms in wake of Capitol attack
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Congress · 117th Congress
DC Guard chief details Pentagon delays during Jan. 6 riot at Capitol
Gary Peters, the Michigan Democrat who chairs the Homeland Security Committee, said he is worried that the country’s national security agencies are not adequately focused on domestic terrorism, the No. 1
Congress · 117th Congress
House appropriators officially bring back earmarks, ending ban
House Democrats’ earmarks plan will cap the total amount of money that can be spent on earmarks to 1 percent of total discretionary spending.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police chief, sergeant-at-arms acknowledge failure to protect against Jan. 6 riot
[jwp-video n=”1″] Blanton, however, pushed back on the acting chief’s claims in withering terms. “Despite the comments made today by the U.S.
Congress · 117th Congress
After Capitol riot, a call to protect veterans from disinformation
[jwp-video n=”1″] But he said Trump, his allies, foreign adversaries and social media companies also bear responsibility.
Video · 117th Congress
Austin stresses importance of civilian control of military
[jwp-video n=”1″] Austin’s nomination has raised objections from lawmakers who said confirming the former four-star Army general who retired in 2016 would effectively give military officers
Congress · 117th Congress
‘All hell broke loose’: January so far a roller coaster for D.C. statehood
[jwp-video n=”1″] Details of what happened that day are still emerging.
Policy · 117th Congress
Interior watchdog to examine Jan. 6 Capitol riot, events before
[jwp-video n=”1″] ‘Ill-prepared’ Kenneth Spencer, chairman of the US Park Police Fraternal Order of Police, said officers from the New York division are coming to Washington in preparation for
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.
Congress · 117th Congress
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.
Congress · 117th Congress
National Guard troops deployed as pro-Trump mob swarms Capitol
[jwp-video n=”1″] The D.C. National Guard was widely deployed across Washington during protests in June 2020.