Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs stopgap bill, fending off shutdown for now
It’s the second time Congress has needed to pass a temporary spending bill since fiscal 2020 began Oct. 1. The Senate voted 74-20 to clear the measure earlier Thursday.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Why Georgia matters to Democrats in 2020
“The next president of the United States is going to have to do two things: Defeat Donald Trump, that’s No. 1,” he said.
White House · 116th Congress
Teflon veep: Pence emerges largely unscathed as Sondland, Dems say he knew of quid pro quo
hotel magnate’s digits was directed right at the vice president, including his assertion he brought up the stalled aid package before a group of American officials met with Ukrainian leaders on Sept. 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
House calendar for 2020 includes presidential election year oddities
[jwp-video n=”1″] At least in theory, the House is scheduled to conclude work on Oct. 2 before the general election in November, with a lame-duck session set to begin on Nov. 16 before a break
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Georgia Democrat dramatizes message on health care — by giving up her own
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Democratic activist calls it a “junk plan” that wouldn’t cover an ambulance or hospitalization if she were hit by a tree while canvassing.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats feeling the heat on ‘SALT’ cap rollback
Even raising the top marginal tax rate as an offset would still deliver large benefits to the well-off, according to a Tax Foundation analysis that found the top 1 percent of earners would see the
Policy · 116th Congress
Disputed butane tax credit could cost nearly $50 billion
[jwp-video n=”1″] Nonetheless, several companies — including Valero Energy Corp., one of the nation’s largest oil refiners — filed suit against the IRS, arguing they were following the law and
Congress · 116th Congress
Fiona Hill forceful, direct in countering Republican defense of Trump
[jwp-video n=”1″] Hill’s written testimony, delivered to the panel before the hearing, irked California Rep. Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the panel and an ardent Trump defender.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Amid impeachment, groups press for limits on foreign influence
ownership threshold Under CAP’s proposals, companies would not be allowed to spend unlimited sums on federal, state and local electioneering efforts if a single foreign entity owns or controls at least 1
Congress · 116th Congress
Hill leaders get high marks from Hill staffers
[jwp-video n=”1″] Across the board Of the four party leaders in the House and Senate, Pelosi has posted the highest approval ratings, but her House counterpart, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Congress · 116th Congress
House Republicans overlook oversight in Trump defense
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Even if you grant that Democrats are reckless partisans and there’s nothing impeachable in the Ukraine affair, many House Republicans are still acting shamefully,” said Gregg
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Nov. 21
[jwp-video n=”1″] “They’re not going to show up unless they’re ordered to,” the Michigan Democrat said. “I think we have to fight it in court as a matter of principle.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate holds off on vote avoiding shutdown, keeps stopgap funding vehicle
Paul said earlier his amendment would require across-the-board spending cuts of about 1 percent to fund infrastructure projects.
Video · 116th Congress
Georgia lawmakers share bipartisan embrace on House floor
[jwp-video n=”1″] Though a number of the tributes were emotional and heartfelt, it was a speech from Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., that stood out.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats prepare to duel McConnell over year-end wish list
[jwp-video n=”1″] “That’s why all of this stuff gets thrown in there,” Barr said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats pick Maloney to succeed Cummings as Oversight Committee leader
[jwp-video n=”1″] Maloney has served on the Oversight panel since joining Congress in 1993. Connolly has served on the committee since his first term began in 2009.
White House · 116th Congress
Trump contends Sondland clears him
[jwp-video n=”1″] At several points, he implicated Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying the former GOP lawmaker was informed of everything he and others did on Ukraine.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Nov. 20
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Trump donor and appointee stressed that the president never directly told him U.S. military aid to Ukraine was contingent upon politically motivated investigations.
White House · 116th Congress
Trump’s relationships and other takeaways after Gordon Sondland’s testimony
I want no quid pro quo” scribbled with his signature Sharpie #ImpeachmentHearings pic.twitter.com/3y40rcSigu — Bloomberg TicToc (@tictoc) November 20, 2019 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Here are
Congress · 116th Congress
Lots of no-shows for impeachment inquiry depositions
[jwp-video n=”1″] Only 20 of the 104 members on the Intelligence, Oversight and Foreign Affairs Committees attended at least half of the proceedings. Intelligence Chairman Adam B.