Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats fume at tech companies, but legislation may be elusive
In the days after the Jan. 6 attack by Trump supporters on the U.S. Capitol, Facebook and Twitter initially suspended Trump’s accounts.
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Congress · 117th Congress
House members now screened for weapons when entering chamber
Cawthorn didn’t adhere to that guidance on Jan. 6, telling Smoky Mountain News that when the violent mob breached the Capitol, he had his firearm with him.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Corporate donor backlash follows Capitol riot, but advocates question if it will last
He said companies should also decide to not give money to 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations.Â
Podcasts · 117th Congress
The Transition podcast: Congress in turmoil - Roll Call
Katherine Tully-McManus speaks to Shawn Zeller and Niels Lesniewski on what may be in store for this Congress after the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.
White House · 117th Congress
Despite calls, odds are against Trump’s impeachment or removal using 25th Amendment
Clarified 6:20 p.m. | Despite calls, odds are against Trump’s impeachment or removal using 25th Amendment Members of Congress are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed through either the
Congress · 117th Congress
Election vote divides Republicans as party wrestles with post-Trump identity
But Jan. 6 was the day members of Congress had to vote.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress certifies Biden’s win with more GOP support after Capitol breach
The Senate rejected the Arizona objection by a vote of 6-93, and the Pennsylvania objection, 7-92.
Congress · 117th Congress
Pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol during Electoral College certification, causing lockdown
Whoa: Trump supporters going at it with the police on the steps of the Capitol as Congress counts the Electoral College ballots inside https://t.co/LiQhaa5KkQ— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 6,
Congress · 116th Congress
Capitol Police to enhance security at Jan. 6 session to certify election
This has led supporters of the outgoing president to organize several protests on the day of the joint session, Jan. 6, calling for Congress to overturn the results of the election.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs massive omnibus spending, coronavirus relief package
The Senate then cleared the measure by a vote of 92-6 a few hours later.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos of the year: 2020 as seen by Bill Clark
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) JUNE 6: Protesters march down Pennsylavania Avenue from the Capitol as demonstrations and marches are held around Washington to bring attention to racial injustice.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate circulates 2021 calendar
control of the Senate still a question mark pending the outcome of runoff elections for both seats in Georgia, the chamber is set to meet on Jan. 3 for the start of the 117th Congress and again on Jan. 6
White House · 116th Congress
Trump demands Congress ‘amend’ massive spending package
Sustaining a veto seems unlikely, given the Senate voted 92-6 in favor of the bill and the House, through a procedure known as dividing the question, got well in excess of veto-proof majorities on both
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate clears massive year-end spending bill with coronavirus relief
The Senate cleared the measure on a 92-6 vote after a brief debate that mainly focused on the underlying bill’s one-year extension of production tax credits for wind energy.
Congress · 116th Congress
Electoral votes are in, but congressional count may hold another round of drama
state electors gathered this week to cast votes for president with little drama, but some Republicans plan to complicate the usually ceremonial process of Congress counting the electoral votes on Jan. 6
Congress · 116th Congress
Fine print issues snag tentative pact on coronavirus relief bill
The biggest sign that negotiations wouldn’t wrap up Wednesday came around 6:45 p.m. as House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer sent out the House’s schedule for Thursday.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell recognizes Biden win: ‘The Electoral College has spoken’
McConnell and other senior Senate Republicans who are not backing his quixotic legal challenges or attempts to force a dispute at the Joint Session of Congress for counting of electoral votes on Jan. 6.
Congress · 116th Congress
Roberts leaves Senate with warning about attacks on food supply
The pandemic kept those attending, Democrats and Republicans, masked and seated 6 feet apart, while others tuned in remotely.
Policy · 116th Congress
Interior pushes ahead on drilling in Alaska refuge, but hurdles await
BLM said details about the lease sale, including an official notice, will be published Monday and the auction to drill in the ecologically sensitive region will occur via livestream on Jan. 6.Â
Policy · 116th Congress
Broad powers won’t make it easy for Biden to shift trade policy
investigation found that a French digital services tax was discriminatory, but the administration delayed imposing 25 percent tariffs on French cosmetics and handbags valued at $1.3 billion until Jan. 6,