Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats propose tuition help to boost AmeriCorps
The bill would set a target of supporting at least 1 million federal service jobs a year within 10 years and raise the living stipend of those in AmeriCorps.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Progress on federal data privacy bill slows in both chambers
They worry Congress will run out of time before California’s Consumer Privacy Act kicks in Jan. 1. “All I can tell you is we’ve got to do one, but I don’t have anything to say” beyond that, Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats respond with relief to Trump calling off Iran attack
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Congress · 116th Congress
Drums of looming Iran war resound in Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] Hawks circle Likewise, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell began the Senate’s day Tuesday with a floor speech on Iran.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats prioritize defense amendments to boost election security
[jwp-video n=”1″] Schumer also said he would be pushing for additional funding for election security as part of the ongoing discussions on fiscal 2020 spending levels, and he said he plans to
White House · 116th Congress
Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon brings military experience and political savvy to his new job
[jwp-video n=”1″] Reaction from current senators was generally positive, but a bit reserved.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Cadillac tax’ repeal could get floor action, thanks to Pelosi’s new rule
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Congress · 116th Congress
Hyde amendment, other abortion riders in the spending limelight
Starting Wednesday, the House will take up a nearly $1 trillion spending package written by Democrats that would roll back Trump administration anti-abortion policies, including restrictions barring
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators seek another way to push back on Trump’s Saudi Arabia policy
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Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers put funding ban on human embryo gene editing research in Ag. bill
The discretionary level is $1 billion more than the enacted level for fiscal 2019.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats will seek to force vote on Trump authority for Iran war
[jwp-video n=”1″] Andrew Clevenger contributed to this report.
Congress · 116th Congress
Sharing info on potential sponsors of unaccompanied children stalled border funding
[jwp-video n=”1″] That provision, which expires Sept. 30 unless renewed, generally prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining or removing sponsors of unaccompanied migrant children
Congress · 116th Congress
What’s the state of play on intern pay on Capitol Hill?
[jwp-video n=”1″] Whats next Current funding for the Legislative Branch includes $8.8 million to pay interns in the House and $5 million for Senate interns.
Congress · 116th Congress
Iran escalations bring war powers debates back to the Capitol
From the archives: Doing nothing is doing something — Trump, Congress and the use of force [jwp-video n=”1″] ‘Came out of nowhere’ Ahead of the scheduled all-senators briefing Tuesday, lawmakers
Congress · 116th Congress
States spend big on make-or-break 2020 census
spending for 2020 is a significant jump from past decades, especially 2010, when the recession restricted state budgets and led to a federal spending law to stimulate the economy that provided an extra $1
Congress · 116th Congress
Biden, unions and the politics of 2020
[jwp-video n=”1″] Of course, the distribution of union members around the country is not uniform. Most union members live in states that are already normally Democratic.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Former congressional pages: Bring back scandal-plagued program
Woman Who Broke House Page Program’s Glass Ceiling Reflects 45 Years Later [jwp-video n=”1″] “It’s delightful and horrifying all at once,” says Tony Gelderman of New Orleans, surveying his
Congress · 116th Congress
Road trip: Romney and Murphy the newest Senate Middle East travel team
[jwp-video n=”1″] Romney and Murphy took time on Tuesday to update members of the media about what they learned in the region, including how Shtayyeh sees the current state of the peace process
Congress · 116th Congress
GOP conservatives sharpen knives for spending fight
[jwp-video n=”1″] Back on the radar During a panel discussion Tuesday hosted by the FreedomWorks Foundation, Brady said conservatives need to put entitlement programs “back on America’s radar