Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Going low
This incredible State sent four great Republicans to Congress, and we want to keep it that way,” President Donald Trump posted Wednesday on Truth Social. Texas fallout: Rep.
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Trump v. law firms: President uses power on potential court foes
Security clearances should be suspended, Trump wrote, pending a review of the lawyers’ roles and responsibilities "in the weaponization of the judicial process."
‘Stop making cents’ could be easier said than done
The push to put pennies out of circulation that was kicked off during the Super Bowl by President Donald Trump ultimately depends on Congress, which has shown reluctance to cancel the 232-year-old coin
Rep. Maria Salazar discusses Cuba spy donor, creeping Marxism, and immigration stalemate
Her background covering Central America now helps the Florida Republican work on one of the thorniest political issues facing Congress: immigration.
No sign of ‘debt limit 2.0’ talks as shutdown looms
Congress cleared a Senate-brokered package that funded the government for three months and suspended the debt limit until early the next year.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bill would allow ‘Dreamers’ to join the military, become citizens
The government did begin a program in 2008 that recruited noncitizens to the military, but it was suspended in 2017.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden, lawmakers warn Putin of severe sanctions over Ukraine
But Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez touted the language he offered as an amendment to the fiscal 2022 defense policy measure as an example of the types of sanctions Congress might
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats mull disapproval process to break debt limit stalemate
If the debt ceiling isn’t raised or suspended in time, Treasury would be forced to fall back on whatever cash is left on hand and incoming revenue on a day-to-day basis.
Congress · 117th Congress
Setting the stage for the next debt limit showdown
Budget deals in 2019, 2018 and 2015 suspended the debt limit after lawmakers arrived at agreements on setting discretionary spending on defense and nondefense programs, giving each side wins on their policy
Opinion · 117th Congress
Dreamers face uncertain future as long as Congress refuses to act
That litigation was effectively suspended in recognition of the fact that the Supreme Court might resolve the matter.
Policy · 117th Congress
Huge Treasury cash pile might delay debt limit ‘drop dead’ date
In recent laws postponing the debt limit from taking effect, Congress has added language barring Treasury from borrowing more than was necessary to pay for federal programs and from “increasing the
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden announces slew of actions against Burmese military junta
Former President Barack Obama in 2016 suspended many U.S. government restrictions on relations with Myanmar as part of a strategy to reward the country for its moves toward civilian rule.
Congress · 116th Congress
Partisan stopgap funding bill set for House vote Tuesday
Democrats feared Trump might refuse to sign a lame duck stopgap measure — forcing a shutdown just before lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up the 116th Congress and leave Washington for their winter break
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Pence distorts Biden’s positions
On Dec. 18, 2019, the House voted 230-197 on the first article of impeachment (“abuse of power”) and 229-198 on the second article (“obstruction of Congress”).
Policy · 116th Congress
House adopts Ocasio-Cortez housing bias amendments to block HUD
The rule, finalized in 2015, required local housing authorities to file reports to HUD showing how they were actively working to implement the Fair Housing Act that Congress passed in 1968 amid the
Policy · 116th Congress
Ocasio-Cortez tries to stop housing rule as Trump plays to race
That Obama administration rule putting conditions on federal funding was in place less than a year when Trump suspended it.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Bernie Sanders tests influence in House primaries for open seats
“He believes we need members of Congress who will take on the political establishment and fight for working families of this country who right now are in very desperate shape.”
Policy · 116th Congress
H-1B workers lose jobs, legal status amid pandemic
Each year, 65,000 H-1B visas are given out, a cap set by Congress.
Policy · 116th Congress
Calls grow for Trump to relax humanitarian sanctions on Iran
As coronavirus infections have yet to peak in the United States, there is no expectation of Congress reconvening to take up a bill that would have the veto-proof support necessary to go over Trump’s head
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Feb. 4
. | Whistleblower: Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr said an investigation that his panel started several months ago into the whistleblower that was suspended for impeachment will soon resume.