Opinion · 117th Congress
Note to Joe Biden: Unity is more than just words
[jwp-video n=”1″] Base first So far, his support for unity has been more rhetorical than substantive.
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Congress · 117th Congress
China’s expanding UN role denounced by Biden’s ambassador nominee
Because of funding cuts ordered by the Trump White House, the United States is more than $1 billion in arrears in its U.N. peacekeeping dues.
Policy · 117th Congress
State and local tax deduction cap back in play for coronavirus relief package
“It’s so disappointing and harmful that they would use this crisis to push their agenda and help the top 1 percent.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden inherits Trump’s unique health care agenda
[jwp-video n=”1″] “In emergency management there are always multiple impacts — economics, housing, lives lost, mental health. … You have to pick and choose,” said Samantha Montano, an expert
Congress · 117th Congress
Trump conviction unlikely after most GOP senators vote to dismiss impeachment trial
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Will it heal? Will it unify? I think the answer is clearly it will not,” Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson said Tuesday.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Sen. Rob Portman’s exit leaves void in chamber and 2022 map
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White House · 117th Congress
Biden won’t ‘cherry pick’ parts of his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid plan
The majority could use the time before then to move a fiscal 2021 budget resolution directly to the floor, which the 1974 budget law allows since the Senate Budget panel didn’t act by April 1, 2020.
Policy · 117th Congress
Restaurant owners feel burnt by minimum wage push, lack of direct COVID-19 relief
It would offer $15 billion in grants to more than 1 million of the “hardest-hit small businesses.”
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Louisiana special elections draw crowds seeking Richmond and Letlow seats
Thursday that she wanted to represent her husband’s vision for the largely rural and low-income district and to pass along the couple’s respect for public service to their two children, who are 3 and 1,
Congress · 117th Congress
Pelosi to send impeachment article to Senate on Monday
[Delaying impeachment trial could benefit both parties] The Senate traditionally begins its deliberations, sitting as the court of impeachment, at 1 p.m. the day after the impeachment manager
Congress · 117th Congress
Impeachment trial could knock Biden virus aid plan off course
The House won’t be in session for votes next week, so the earliest that chamber could go to the floor to vote on a fiscal 2021 budget blueprint would be the week of Feb. 1.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
After 2020 tumult, K Street turns to possible deals on Capitol Hill
[jwp-video n=”1″] Karishma Shah Page, a leader of K&L Gates’ public policy practice, said the firm’s lobbying group had its best year in terms of revenue.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats called for witnesses in first Trump impeachment trial, but not this time
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Senate’s impeachment rules require a trial to supersede any other pending business in the chamber.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Does the GOP have an opening with Black voters?
In the party itself, White women outnumber Black men by 17 to 1.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Buttigieg to push big infrastructure bill to boost economy
Buttigieg’s plan would have cost $1 trillion, including a $160 billion investment in transit and a doubling of the BUILD grant program, which pays for infrastructure projects.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Trump underperformed average GOP candidate in key states
[jwp-video n=”1″] In the 12 presidential battlegrounds, Trump posted a positive VAR in just four states.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden will pursue five-year extension of Russia nuclear treaty
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Trump administration had dithered on the possible renewal of New START, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear that he wants a simple five-year extension
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden uses executive orders to address COVID-19, other health care issues
[jwp-video n=”1″] National strategy The orders come as Biden seeks to advance a national strategy to address the health crisis, which the administration argues has been missing for the past