Congress · 116th Congress
With two Republicans in quarantine, Senate lacks votes to advance Fed nominee
[jwp-video n=”1″] More than 100 economists, including seven Nobel laureates, signed a letter to senators urging them to vote no.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Bipartisan talks on ‘targeted’ coronavirus relief bill underway, Portman says
Pelosi’s public position, and that of President-elect Joe Biden, has been that negotiators should agree to the roughly $2.4 trillion package the House passed Oct. 1.
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.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 tracking apps may get a boost from Biden’s task force
[jwp-video n=”1″] Two weeks after the U.S. presidential election, new COVID-19 cases, daily death counts and hospitalizations all have reached record highs.
Congress · 116th Congress
5 things to watch in House Democrats’ leadership elections
[jwp-video n=”1″] Kelly, if elected, would be the first Black woman in a top leadership post since Shirley Chisholm was elected caucus secretary in 1977.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Pelosi, Democrats renew push to overhaul election, campaign finance laws
House Democrats passed their signature overhaul measure in March 2019 and dubbed it HR 1, indicating its priority. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked it in his chamber, however.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos from the ‘Million MAGA March’ in Washington
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Congress · 116th Congress
Short-term punt seen likely for spending bills, coronavirus aid
[jwp-video n=”1″] “It’s a roll of the dice” on where Trump will come down on spending bills and COVID-19 aid, according to a House Republican lawmaker who spoke on condition of anonymity to
Opinion · 116th Congress
A country in a whole lot of trouble
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Next America Many have offered explanations, but I’m sticking with what Paul Taylor wrote in his revised (2016) paperback edition of “The Next America: Boomers, Millennials
Campaigns · 116th Congress
For progressives, the House is as big a problem as the Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] The irony is that Pelosi avoided these issues during 2019 and 2020, but moderates are fearful that the party’s Progressive Caucus will push harder next year, especially if
Campaigns · 116th Congress
GOP women’s group looks to be a force in future elections
[jwp-video n=”1″] But the $2.9 million spent by WFW Action Fund pales in comparison to the money spent to support Democratic women.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Emmer, House GOP see majority in reach for 2022
[jwp-video n=”1″] “2018 was a check on executive power,” Emmer said. “That’s the issue that Democrats are going to be faced with in two years.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Justice Alito speech leads to rare court-Congress dialogue
[jwp-video n=”1″] Alito’s point Alito’s main point Thursday centered on what he saw as bullying the court into deciding cases based not on the law, but on threats from lawmakers of what might
Campaigns · 116th Congress
How Trump’s 2024 candidacy could hurt GOP chances in 2022
[jwp-video n=”1″] Nathan L. Gonzales is an elections analyst for CQ Roll Call.
Congress · 116th Congress
Secure remote voting possible for the House, but opposition remains
[jwp-video n=”1″] They filed a lawsuit to block proxy voting, alleging it is unconstitutional.
Congress · 116th Congress
New House member orientation features significant shifts
[jwp-video n=”1″] A new program available to members-elect aims to facilitate the transition and compensate a staffer who takes the lead on standing up operations for their newly elected boss
Congress · 116th Congress
Record number of House GOP women just one of many ‘firsts’ for 117th Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] She said seeing women be successful in getting elected, but not sharing the same philosophies or policy positions, led GOP women to say, “Maybe I should try.”
Campaigns · 116th Congress
How a super PAC helped House Republicans survive the ‘green wave’
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Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP lays out priorities in fiscal 2021 spending showdown
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Homeland Security bill was scheduled to go to the floor in a package with five other bills but was pulled at the last minute after progressive and moderate Democrats expressed
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Social media ad ban hampers Georgia Senate runoff efforts
[jwp-video n=”1″] Google and Facebook representatives did not respond to requests for comment.