White House · 116th Congress
Vilsack on course for encore as Agriculture secretary
He has been at the export council since Feb. 1, 2017. Several publications reported Biden’s likely choice.
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Policy · 116th Congress
A Trump veto of defense bill could cut lawmakers’ holiday break short
The pay and benefits changes, which include special compensation items like hazard pay, would take effect Jan. 1.
Policy · 116th Congress
Falling through census cracks could hurt tribes
could push apportionment to Biden administration] The last census undercounted several minority groups — Alaska Natives and Native Americans worst of all, missing almost 5 percent of the more than 1
Congress · 116th Congress
As recovery bills languish, transit systems cut service
The agency’s budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, released in the aftermath of a projected $500 million budget shortfall, was the latest cry for help from a transportation mode that is
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delays could push apportionment to Biden administration
It also would push a separate report, purporting to exclude undocumented immigrants from apportionment figures, until Feb. 1.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Mask up, gingerbread men: It’s Christmas at the Capitol
[jwp-video n=”1″] Last year’s offering, set to the tune of “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” called Republicans “members of the Trump choir” and referenced impeachment.
Policy · 116th Congress
Familiar holdups threaten omnibus; tax extenders also at risk
Funding for veterans medical care and border security remain holdups in the drive to reach agreement on a 12-bill spending package for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
GOP shouldn’t count its midterm chickens before they hatch
[jwp-video n=”1″] Project with caution The long history of losses by the president’s party during midterm elections is a reason for Republicans and conservatives to start out hopeful about 2022
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump-era court battles weaken congressional power
[jwp-video n=”1″] How bad depends to some extent on what future presidents choose to do, Somin said, as well as the outcome of related challenges to Trump actions in lower courts centered on
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s former cybersecurity chief calls vote fraud claims ‘nonsense’
Despite Republican opposition, Congress has approved more than $1 billion in federal grants to be administered by the Election Assistance Commission since the 2016 elections.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump lost, but the Senate keeps confirming his nominees
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Policy · 116th Congress
GM exits Trump fuel efficiency fight, backs electric future
Biden has made the auto industry a centerpiece of his “Build Back Better” campaign plan, vowing to create 1 million new jobs in the U.S. auto industry, including in the supply chains and for auto
Congress · 116th Congress
Opening of 117th Congress will be different due to pandemic
[jwp-video n=”1″] Counting electoral votes Because the 117th Congress follows a presidential election, the House and Senate by law are supposed to hold a joint session to count the Electoral
Congress · 116th Congress
Neal eyes massive coronavirus relief, climate and infrastructure package
Instead of a carbon tax or big-spending Green New Deal proposals, for instance, Neal included a roughly $150 billion package of clean energy tax incentives in the infrastructure bill the House passed July 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats: Trump WHO funding hold skirted federal budget law
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Congress · 116th Congress
Pressure for ‘targeted’ coronavirus relief bill grows as time dwindles
Negotiators, however, may be making better progress on an omnibus spending package for the current fiscal year that began Oct. 1. Current stopgap funding is set to run dry on Dec. 11.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
A handicapper’s confession: What I got right (and wrong) about 2020
[jwp-video n=”1″] ‘Democrats will be united’ “I still believe Democrats will be united in November.
Congress · 116th Congress
White House signals acceptance of omnibus spending package
[jwp-video n=”1″] Paul M. Krawzak, David Lerman and Lindsey McPherson contributed to this report.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
K Street moves to counter ‘purity’ test for Biden administration
[jwp-video n=”1″] Biden-Harris transition team spokespeople did not comment on the matter, but there is some indication the incoming administration may be looking at crafting a lobbying ban
Policy · 116th Congress
OK to change Section 230, Facebook and Twitter CEOs say, but how remains elusive
[jwp-video n=”1″] But Republicans continued to level accusations that the companies use Section 230 protections to shield censorship of Trump and other conservatives.