Congress · 116th Congress
Deficit reduction remains a pipe dream
Despite deficits hurtling toward $1 trillion and more for the foreseeable future, Congress is unlikely to make any real effort to pull the red ink back to Earth anytime soon.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Guest list: Here’s who you’ll see at the State of the Union
Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) February 4, 2019 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Sen.
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Donald Trump is ignoring the law today. And no one really cares.
How Congress gave the White House broad, far-reaching powers [jwp-video n=”1″] Interns and junior staffers used to line up outside what is now known as the Government Publishing Office early in
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As security tightens on Capitol Hill, here’s what you need to know for the State of the Union
SOTU: A brief history [jwp-video n=”1″]
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Lots of legislation would deal with future shutdowns, but most of it DOA
Also watch: ‘No one should ever underestimate the speaker’ — Democrats claim victory after shutdown agreement [jwp-video n=”1″] The historic 35-day shutdown that ran from before Christmas
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Road ahead: State of the Union, plus Cohen, Barr, Whitaker and Trump tax returns
Flashback: Trump says he doesn’t know Matt Whitaker [jwp-video n=”1″] Those two big news events will follow the Senate Judiciary Committee’s move to advance Whitaker’s replacement.
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Contentious nominee kicks off push to fill federal court seats
Flashback: Just some of the noteworthy moments during Kavanaugh’s confirmation process [jwp-video n=”1″] The hearing comes the same week that the committee is set to vote on dozens of Trump
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ISIS strong, could get stronger if U.S. pulls out of Syria, Pentagon report warns
[jwp-video n=”1″] In an interview with CBS News broadcast on Sunday, Trump said the U.S. troops in Syria would be departing soon.
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Parties are swapping war positions in Trump era
How Congress gave the White House broad, far-reaching powers [jwp-video n=”1″] For instance, the Democratic presidential contenders, who are looking to appeal to the party’s liberals, are, oddly
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Trump to intel chiefs, GOP senators: Time for troops ‘to start coming home’
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2019 var rcrdTwitter = 1; ….after 18 long years. Syria was loaded with ISIS until I came along.
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A Jewish Republican accused a Muslim Democrat of anti-Semitism, she accused him of Islamophobia
That would be a step in the right direction. https://t.co/RYIqDN5Mby — Lee Zeldin (@RepLeeZeldin) February 1, 2019var rcrdTwitter = 1; The offices of Omar and Zeldin did not provide any information
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Rayburn’s &pizza set for a grand opening Feb. 6
ICYMI: Chicago Politicians Talk Chicago Pizza [jwp-video n=”1″] The company is “excited to bring its culinary innovation, unique retail design and unmatched employee culture to Capitol Hill
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Border wall debate ignores biggest source of illegal immigration: visa overstays
For instance, the government is catching far fewer immigrants at the border today than throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, when apprehension totals regularly eclipsed 1 million.
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Road closures for Tuesday’s 2019 State of the Union
How Congress gave the White House broad, far-reaching powers [jwp-video n=”1″]
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Rep. Tim Ryan files ethics complaint on Steve King’s promotion of hate website
Steve King: ‘I want to ask my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, let’s vote for this resolution’ [jwp-video n=”1″]
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Virginia Democrats raise pressure on Northam after he says he’s staying
From the archives: Wexton win was one of Tuesday’s first flips [jwp-video n=”1″] A growing chorus of Democratic politicians — including presidential candidates — and liberal groups have been
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NRA shows signs of decline, even in Trump’s America
Watch: Sights and sounds from #NationalWalkoutDay protest on Hill [jwp-video n=”1″]
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New Democrats launch task forces to help craft the House majority’s policy agenda
Flashback: Pelosi, Lewis and House Democrats unveil legislative agenda for 116th [jwp-video n=”1″] Personal experience Some of the co-chairs are serving on task forces from industries they
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Lawyer says neighbor will appeal Rand Paul’s $580K judgment
. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 30, 2019var rcrdTwitter = 1; One Twitter user asked if he would donate the sum to charity, but the senator did not reply.
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Democratic leaders called out for secrecy surrounding internal party rules
It comes as Democratic leaders tout a sweeping overhaul bill, HR-1, that they say would set the stage for a new era of transparency in Congress.