Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 15
[jwp-video n=”1″] Before the House vote, Pelosi spoke on the House floor warning against an outright dismissal of the case and said that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is afraid
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Reapportionment could force a Rhode Island showdown
The Ocean State stands 14,000 residents shy of the seat, or about 1 percent of its population.
Congress · 116th Congress
What to expect as Trump impeachment debate hits the House floor
Here are five talking points you can expect to be repeated as members make their cases on the floor: 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
House members eye high-profile impeachment assignment
[jwp-video n=”1″] But Pelosi also holds an opportunity to showcase diversity among the Democratic caucus and spotlight rising members who could use the historic Senate trial as a way to boost
Congress · 116th Congress
Nadler pushes votes on impeachment articles to Friday morning
[jwp-video n=”1″] Ohio Republican Jim Jordan offered an amendment, which was defeated, 17-23, along party lines, to strike the first article, arguing, as Republicans have for months, that
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Dec. 5
— Stephanie Grisham (@PressSec) December 5, 2019var rcrdTwitter = 1; Trump-Pence 2020 Campaign Manager Brad Parscale said it was also looking forward to a trial in the Senate.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats hope impeachment support grows but proceeding regardless of public sentiment
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Congress · 116th Congress
Justices debate overtaking Congress on LGBTQ protections
[jwp-video n=”1″] Breyer, along with Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan, noted the law did not initially cover sexual harassment or adherence to traditional gender
Congress · 116th Congress
Congressional inaction drives LGBT rights case at Supreme Court
[jwp-video n=”1″] Beyond those competing interpretations, the justices will grapple with whether they should broaden a law beyond its apparent original intent, particularly when Congress has
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats divided on how much evidence they need to impeach Trump
[jwp-video n=”1″] Pelosi on both sides Speaker Nancy Pelosi is trying to balance the desires of progressives calling for Trump’s immediate impeachment and moderates seeking further evidence to
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats say they want to prioritize legislation over impeachment. Here’s their chance
[jwp-video n=”1″] While few Democrats are publicly criticizing their colleagues for trying to promote the impeachment investigation and share evidence against Trump with the public, they are
White House · 116th Congress
Democrats object to Trump’s threatening Iran over Saudi oil attack
The US should never go to war to protect Saudi oil. https://t.co/fUcO00Klvl— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) September 16, 2019var rcrdTwitter = 1; Hawaii Democratic Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats still not working off same playbook on impeachment
[jwp-video n=”1″] Expanding the inquiry The committee launched its investigation in March planning to examine Trump and his associates’ alleged obstruction of justice, corruption and other abuses
Congress · 116th Congress
House Judiciary panel to dive into gun debate upon return
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Congress · 116th Congress
First House Republican backs renewed assault weapons ban
on six Senate races and the President’s election … they dictate gun policy to the Republicans.” pic.twitter.com/uyHuud9yDN — Cuomo Prime Time (@CuomoPrimeTime) August 20, 2019var rcrdTwitter = 1;
Congress · 116th Congress
Gun safety theatrics could come to Congress during Tuesday pro forma sessions
[jwp-video n=”1″] “They’re not into politics. They’re into policy, and that’s exactly where they should be.
Congress · 116th Congress
Mueller shuns spotlight, but says probe didn’t ‘exonerate’ Trump
[jwp-video n=”1″] But few people — lawmakers and spectators alike — left the hearing room, particularly following Nadler’s warning during the first break in questioning that those in the
Congress · 116th Congress
Leaders likely to sidestep direct vote as House considers Al Green impeachment articles
[jwp-video n=”1″] Oftentimes when a member tries to force a vote as a matter of privilege, leadership will turn to procedural maneuvers, like a motion to table or refer to committee, to dispense
Congress · 116th Congress
Facebook cryptocurrency stirs worry and support in both parties
[jwp-video n=”1″] Digital currencies “have the potential to become a driver of economic change, the potential to further connect our society and increase accessibility, and the potential for