Congress · 117th Congress
Senators killed measure to combat violent extremism in military
The behind-the-scenes debate over the provision takes on new meaning after the Jan. 6 riot.
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Congress · 117th Congress
A month after Capitol riot, a look at domestic terrorism laws
“Sadly, I do believe we will be fighting domestic terrorism that has its roots and inspiration points from Jan. 6 for the next 10 to 20 years,” Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary of
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police chief, sergeant-at-arms acknowledge failure to protect against Jan. 6 riot
Pittman on Tuesday apologized to Congress and acknowledged her department’s failure to adequately act on intelligence before a violent mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senators to grill Austin on domestic threats, civilian control of Defense
China Austin will also face questions on extremism within the military, which has resurfaced in the national dialogue following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol in which some former
Policy · 117th Congress
Interior watchdog to examine Jan. 6 Capitol riot, events before
The probe comes in the wake of a turbulent week for law enforcement agencies as they recover from the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, which led to the deaths of at least five people, and prepare
Congress · 117th Congress
Pelosi taps retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré to conduct Capitol security review
Russel Honoré to lead an “immediate” review of the Capitol security posture after the Jan. 6 attack on Congress.
Congress · 117th Congress
Veterans, ex-spies in Congress prominent in fraught week on Capitol Hill
A bipartisan group of young lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds has been in the forefront of the congressional response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and the cadre played a central
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police leadership vacuum comes at vulnerable time
The Capitol Police department is facing a perilous time with an unsettled leadership, which is leading lawmakers and staffers to fill in the gaps amid the fallout of the deadly Jan. 6 attack on Congress
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress to reconvene Wednesday night to complete Electoral College certification
Shortly before 6 p.m., the House Sergeant-at-Arms informed a group of more than 100 people that had evacuated from the House side that the Capitol had been cleared.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate ends debate on stopgap funding bill, final vote Wednesday
The 82-6 cloture vote signals that the continuing resolution is all but certain to clear the Senate and go to President Donald Trump’s desk for his likely signature.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats unexcited about Trump nominee for State Department’s top human rights job
knowledge of the budget process (he is a former staff director of the Senate Budget Committee) and other appropriations and financial matters would be an asset if he is confirmed to oversee the roughly $6
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Trump speech filled with falsehoods
The rate did pick up modestly during his first three years, but not to any historical high, or even to the 4 percent to 6 percent rate he had promised.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Pence distorts Biden’s positions
Transcripts on May 6: Joe Biden, Kelly Ayotte, Diane Swonk, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Todd. 06 May 2012. CNN. Transcript: The Situation Room. 29 May 2020. Biden/Harris campaign website.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Questioning economic and tax claims
“Trump: We’re Going To See Economic Growth Of 4, 5 And Maybe 6 Percent.” Real Clear Politics. 16 Dec 2017. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress faces tough call next month on stopgap funding length
Lawmakers passed a package in September extending stopgap funds for nine bills to March 6, 2009, plus final Defense, Military Construction-VA and Homeland Security bills.
Policy · 116th Congress
Exclusive: Federal officials launch vaccine pilot program
A Senate GOP leadership bill included $26 billion for that purpose, including $6 billion for vaccine distribution, signaling some bipartisan agreement.
Congress · 116th Congress
Mother pushes Congress for change after son’s ‘preventable’ death in military accident
The emergency response was plagued by a series of vehicle and equipment problems and other mishaps that delayed lifesaving treatment after the Nov. 6 accident. The 20-year-old ultimately died.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers eye NDAA to limit military gear transfers to police
Over the past three decades, the Defense Department has transferred over $6 billion worth of equipment to various law enforcement departments across the country.
Policy · 116th Congress
Victims’ lives turn on coming military sexual assault debate
The abuse had happened in the summer of 2016, at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, when her twin girls had just turned 6 and an older daughter was 10.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus wallops disaster agencies as storms, fires approach
Gavin Newsom has proposed canceling $6 billion in spending outlined in his original January budget plan, with another $14 billion in cuts on tap if Congress doesn’t come through with more state fiscal