Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats look to defend Obamacare with disaster aid amendment
Updated 6:08 p.m. | Senate Minority Leader Charles E.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers from both parties resist humanitarian and refugee aid changes
That’s because the White House is seeking to cut the overall humanitarian funding for fiscal 2020 — from the fiscal 2019 enacted levels of roughly $9.5 billion to just under $6 billion, which critics say
Opinion · 116th Congress
After decades of taxing the rich, the ‘Big Blues’ face the music
Bureau of Economic Analysis, the second-quarter growth rate showed Texas with an amazing 6 percent growth in GDP and Florida with 4.5 percent growth, topping the national average of 4.2 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
Negotiations on Spending Deal Will Continue, But No Deal in Sight
Here’s how we got to this point: 6:23 p.m.: The president tweeted a photo of himself seated behind the Resolute Desk signing a stack of bills Congress has sent him in recent days.
Policy · 115th Congress
New Jersey Police Seek Immigrants’ Trust, Get Pushback From ICE
A Colorado judge ruled Dec. 6 that a sheriff violated the state’s constitution and law by keeping a prisoners in jail after they posted bail only because ICE requested they be held.
Politics · 115th Congress
Can You Run for Congress and President? Depends Where
Klobuchar, Vermont independent Bernie Sanders and Ohio’s Sherrod Brown are among those who could focus entirely on a presidential run, if they choose, after decisively winning new six-year terms Nov. 6.
Politics · 115th Congress
Brenda Jones Sworn Into the House for Remainder of Lame Duck
Jones had also run for the full term that begins next year but lost in the August Democratic primary to Rashida Tlaib, who easily won the general election on Nov. 6.
Politics · 115th Congress
Nearly 150 Separated Migrant Children Remain in U.S. Custody
One-hundred and forty-seven undocumented migrant children separated from their parents because of President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance border security policy remained in government custody as of Nov. 6,
Opinion · 115th Congress
Did the Politics of Division Work? Yes and No
When asked about the violent episodes that shook America in the weeks before Nov. 6 and whether he should soften his tone, he boasted about the economy, said he was “sad” to see the violence, and
Politics · 115th Congress
Where Newly Elected Democrats Stand on Nancy Pelosi Speaker Bid
Updated on Dec. 6 at 6:21 p.m. | Now that she’s helped Democrats win the House majority, Nancy Pelosi’s bid to reclaim the speaker’s gavel is officially underway.
Politics · 115th Congress
Women Elected at Historic Levels, But No Surprise Here: White Men Dominate 116th Congress
In 1981, when the national population was about 20 percent nonwhite, 6 percent of Congress were a minority. In 2001, minorities made up 12 percent of Congress, compared with 31 percent of the nation.
Politics · 115th Congress
Welcome to the Marvel Political Universe
The movie starts at 6 p.m. Come for the stars, stay for the witty banter between Nathan and me. This Week’s Podcast. Not all movies are superhero (or political) endeavors, though.
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
In DC on Election Night? Here’s Our List of Watch Parties
Capitol Hill Club Fundraiser 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 300 First St.
Politics · 115th Congress
Tuesday Is the Voter Registration Deadline in These States
If you live in one of 18 states and haven’t registered to vote, you’ve already missed your chance to cast a ballot in the midterm elections on Nov. 6. Other deadlines are fast approaching.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Mocks Kavanaugh Accuser, Takes Ownership of Midterms
She and Espy are virtually tied (25 percent to 24 percent), with McDaniel only 6 percentage points behind Hyde-Smith.
Politics · 115th Congress
Democrats Protest ‘Railroad Job’ After Kavanaugh Vote Set
Check out more Roll Call coverage of the Ford-Kavanaugh hearing: [6 Takeaways from Kavanaugh’s Combative Testimony] [Jeff Flake Straddling the Fence on Kavanaugh Ahead of Friday Vote]</
Politics · 115th Congress
House Democrats, Republicans Unite Behind Opioids Bill
“I believe HR 6 could have been stronger,” said Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael C.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Stop ‘Ghost Guns’
UPDATED 6:55 p.m. | With the clock ticking toward the release of publishable blueprints of 3D-printed guns, Democrats held a press conference Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to implore the White House to
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
Murphy Confronts Anger at Trump — and Democrats — During Walk Across Connecticut
Thanks to @MayorBronin and others for walking w me. pic.twitter.com/Nk7Z0DLou7 — Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) July 6, 2018 var rcrdTwitter = 1;
Another Big Boost for Hill Security Spending
It would be at least a 6 percent hike and produce a Capitol Police budget one-third bigger than just five years before.