Congress · 116th Congress
5 things to watch in House Democrats’ leadership elections
[jwp-video n=”1″] Kelly, if elected, would be the first Black woman in a top leadership post since Shirley Chisholm was elected caucus secretary in 1977.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Pelosi, Democrats renew push to overhaul election, campaign finance laws
House Democrats passed their signature overhaul measure in March 2019 and dubbed it HR 1, indicating its priority. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked it in his chamber, however.
Congress · 116th Congress
Short-term punt seen likely for spending bills, coronavirus aid
[jwp-video n=”1″] “It’s a roll of the dice” on where Trump will come down on spending bills and COVID-19 aid, according to a House Republican lawmaker who spoke on condition of anonymity to
Policy · 116th Congress
Moderna vaccine shows high efficacy as questions about uptake remain
Operation Warp Speed — the joint venture between the departments of Defense and Health and Human Services on COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutics development — invested $1 billion for research and development
Campaigns · 116th Congress
For progressives, the House is as big a problem as the Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] The irony is that Pelosi avoided these issues during 2019 and 2020, but moderates are fearful that the party’s Progressive Caucus will push harder next year, especially if
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate spending bill demands body-camera report from Park Police
Lafayette Square Resistance to body cameras from the USPP has come under scrutiny after USPP officers, joined by federal and state police agencies, aggressively cleared Lafayette Square on June 1,
Campaigns · 116th Congress
GOP women’s group looks to be a force in future elections
[jwp-video n=”1″] But the $2.9 million spent by WFW Action Fund pales in comparison to the money spent to support Democratic women.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Emmer, House GOP see majority in reach for 2022
[jwp-video n=”1″] “2018 was a check on executive power,” Emmer said. “That’s the issue that Democrats are going to be faced with in two years.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Justice Alito speech leads to rare court-Congress dialogue
[jwp-video n=”1″] Alito’s point Alito’s main point Thursday centered on what he saw as bullying the court into deciding cases based not on the law, but on threats from lawmakers of what might
Congress · 116th Congress
Secure remote voting possible for the House, but opposition remains
[jwp-video n=”1″] They filed a lawsuit to block proxy voting, alleging it is unconstitutional.
Congress · 116th Congress
New House member orientation features significant shifts
[jwp-video n=”1″] A new program available to members-elect aims to facilitate the transition and compensate a staffer who takes the lead on standing up operations for their newly elected boss
Congress · 116th Congress
Record number of House GOP women just one of many ‘firsts’ for 117th Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] She said seeing women be successful in getting elected, but not sharing the same philosophies or policy positions, led GOP women to say, “Maybe I should try.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP lays out priorities in fiscal 2021 spending showdown
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Homeland Security bill was scheduled to go to the floor in a package with five other bills but was pulled at the last minute after progressive and moderate Democrats expressed
Congress · 116th Congress
Republicans consider picks for next Energy and Commerce leader
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Trump support still key in Georgia Senate runoffs
Strong Trump support While Biden was on the cusp of claiming victory in Georgia on Monday, he was leading by less than 1 point, and Raffensperger has already said there would be a recount.
Congress · 116th Congress
Joe Manchin kills dreams of expanding Supreme Court, eliminating the filibuster
[jwp-video n=”1″] Manchin said moderates should be able to trust that he can keep his word and not give in to pressure from Schumer, citing his vote in favor of Supreme Court Justice Brett M
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Bustos’ exit opens up race for DCCC chair
Democrats are on track to hold on to their House majority, which Bustos said was her “goal No. 1” as DCCC chairwoman.
Policy · 116th Congress
Health care industry braces for challenge to 2010 ACA law
Some health industry officials and lawmakers have floated ideas such as reinstating a nominal fee — like $1 — for people who do not have insurance coverage; adding a severability clause to the law; or
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats’ dream election scenario is still alive
[jwp-video n=”1″] If the parties can’t agree during a lame-duck session over the next several weeks, Democrats will need to pass a bill in January, and the $2.4 trillion measure, or perhaps
Congress · 116th Congress
Voters send centrist message to Washington
McConnell made clear back in July that $1 trillion was his ceiling, and they’ll likely end up closer to that instead of the $2 trillion-plus Pelosi wants.