Congress · 116th Congress
Fifth lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus
[jwp-video n=”1″] Other members are distancing themselves because they have symptoms or had contact with someone who tested positive.
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Policy · 116th Congress
States seek Medicaid flexibilities due to COVID-19 emergency
[jwp-video n=”1″] Earliest adopters Florida was the first state to seek and be approved for a waiver on March 17, but other states soon followed suit.
Policy · 116th Congress
In coronavirus aid debate, GOP sees a favorite target: Green New Deal
Among other provisions, the House bill would provide $1 billion for the Transportation Department to buy fuel-inefficient planes from airlines that they would replace with new models with lower carbon
Congress · 116th Congress
No final stimulus deal yet; negotiators say Tuesday’s the day
[jwp-video n=”1″] Mnuchin and Schumer said one of those calls with Trump occurred during their final meeting of the evening. “Secretary Mnuchin called the president.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus, under quarantine
[jwp-video n=”1″] Paul’s office tweeted that the senator is asymptomatic but “was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate to take up $1 trillion stimulus plan within ‘days’
Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., said Wednesday that several “task forces” led by key committee chairmen were prepping to submit their recommendations for what could be a $1 trillion or thereabouts
Opinion · 116th Congress
America’s public health infrastructure needs consistent funding
[jwp-video n=”1″] There is a better way, and we should use the coronavirus crisis to put it in place, before we become complacent yet again.
Policy · 116th Congress
Top health official calls dearth of US coronavirus tests a ‘failing’
[jwp-video n=”1″] Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
FISA deal passes House, but some conservatives want Trump to veto it
[jwp-video n=”1″] There are still procedural hurdles that could imperil Senate passage before the deadline, however.
Congress · 116th Congress
It’s still difficult to see Trump losing Iowa in November
[jwp-video n=”1″] Did Trump’s solid victory say something about the state’s fundamental partisan bent? Yes and no.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators bend the rules by wearing Apple Watches to Trump trial
[jwp-video n=”1″] Todd Ruger contributed to this report. An earlier version of this story misstated the number of senators wearing Apple Watches.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators look to clear legislative decks before impeachment trial
[jwp-video n=”1″] Senate Rules and Administration Chairman Roy Blunt, R-Mo., told reporters that he expected some procedural maneuvering on Wednesday, with an appearance by Chief Justice John
Policy · 116th Congress
Appeals court hears arguments over health care cost-sharing subsidies
[jwp-video n=”1″] A district court judge recently awarded a separate class action involving more than 100 health plans $1.6 billion in cost-sharing payments.
Congress · 116th Congress
South Dakota tribe clears hemp plan but governor opposes industry
The changes took effect Jan. 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
House passes restored ‘SALT’ deduction bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] The bill, which the House Ways and Means Committee approved this month on a mostly party-line vote of 24-17, is unlikely to get anywhere in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Congress · 116th Congress
Appropriators reach spending agreement, fend off possibility of government shutdown
staff, who found out shortly before Thanksgiving how much of the $1.37 trillion in discretionary spending each of the dozen subcommittees would have to spend during fiscal year 2020, which began on Oct. 1.
Policy · 116th Congress
Some fear new federal rules on hemp production may go too far
[jwp-video n=”1″] Early moves The basic regulatory approach stems from the 2014 farm bill, which included provisions backed by Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell, now the Senate majority leader
White House · 116th Congress
Still confused about Trump’s demands of Congress? Maybe it’s you
[jwp-video n=”1″] To the former Senate Budget Committee Republican staff director, Capitol Hill’s collective struggle to understand Trump’s whims are the fault of his Democratic predecessor,
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
If it’s possible to ‘win’ August recess, these members did
[jwp-video n=”1″] Vermont Sen.