Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Democratic domination continues in Congressional Baseball Game
[jwp-video n=”1″] In talking with Republicans before the game, it was clear their number one goal was stopping the buzzsaw that is Richmond.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Senate border bill faces hurdles
There’s just one problem: It’s not fully clear that President Donald Trump would sign the bipartisan measure, which was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on a 30-1 vote last Wednesday
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell says no to delay on votes to accommodate Dem presidential hopefuls
[jwp-video n=”1″] “I’m sorry our Democratic friends feel compelled to skip out so they can compete for the favor of ‘the resistance,’” McConnell said.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats offer changes to woo liberals on border funds
Bipartisan support for Senate bill The Senate version as approved by that chamber’s Appropriations Committee last week on a 30-1 vote, contains slightly more funding at $4.59 billion, including money
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: House and Senate seek to pass dueling border funding bills
[jwp-video n=”1″] Pentagon, ballot security also on tap Both chambers have plenty of other work for the pre-recess week.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Republicans look to avenge last year’s baseball rout
From the archives: Scalise talks about his recovery and return to baseball [jwp-video n=”1″]
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Marco Rubio has some advice for the Democrats on the presidential debate stage next week
[jwp-video n=”1″] Duhaime, who also managed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s presidential run in 2008, said the Democratic governors and senators who’ve qualified for Miami might only
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
‘My way or the highway’: An approach to the NDAA debate
[jwp-video n=”1″] ‘My way or the highway’ Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on June 13 filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the NDAA.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road Ahead: Border supplemental talks could overshadow regular appropriations
[jwp-video n=”1″] Committee action Senate committee business will be relatively light this week, though a Tuesday morning Finance panel hearing is sure to be an exception. U.S.
Congress · 116th Congress
Sen. Rand Paul’s austere budget plan goes down in Senate
Wyden threatens to hold up Treasury nominees over Trump tax returns] A provision of the 1974 budget law requires the Senate Budget Committee to report a budget resolution to the floor by April 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Plenty of legislating to be done around Trump impeachment chatter
[jwp-video n=”1″] Action possible on spending Beyond the disaster aid, a substantial amount of legislating could happen before the next recess, set for the week of the Fourth of July.
Policy · 116th Congress
Bipartisan thumbs-down to facial recognition technology
[jwp-video n=”1″] Since its development, facial recognition software has expanded rapidly.
Congress · 116th Congress
Exiting Capitol Police chief honored by Pelosi, McCarthy
Verderosa announced on May 1 that he will retire from the force on May 31, after a 34-year career in law enforcement and three years leading the force.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Could this be the primary where outside GOP groups help women win?
From the archives: Walter Jones’ salute to the troops [jwp-video n=”1″] Women with outside support Club for Growth Action endorsed accountant Celeste Cairns last week and is spending about
The case for primaries: Arizona edition
Also watch: First 2020 Senate race ratings are here [jwp-video n=”1″] While primaries can sometimes expose ideological differences and drain resources, they can also serve as opportunities
Congress · 116th Congress
A pot banking bill is headed to House markup with bipartisan support
Pot proponents on the Hill say it’s high time for serious policy debate [jwp-video n=”1″] Decriminalization by states To date, 47 states and the District of Columbia have decriminalized or legalized
Congress · 116th Congress
Tim Kaine and the war on zombie wars
Flashback: GOP senators remain convinced of Saudi prince’s involvement in Khashoggi murder [jwp-video n=”1″] Kaine said he expected the Senate would be voting again in the next few weeks
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell confirms Senate has votes to disapprove of Trump’s emergency declaration
Watch: Trump announces national emergency on border, despite likely legal challenge [jwp-video n=”1″] Asked specifically if the resolution could be amended by the Senate, McConnell suggested
Congress · 116th Congress
Donald Trump is going to have to veto a congressional effort to stop his border security national emergency
Watch: Trump announces national emergency on border, despite likely legal challenge [jwp-video n=”1″]