Congress · 116th Congress
Optimism returns to coronavirus relief package negotiations
[jwp-video n=”1″] The White House has proposed its own $1.88 trillion aid plan, which Democrats said was too small and Republican lawmakers said was too big.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
In Michigan district, Trump factor could turn seat over to Democrats
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Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court vote tears at Judiciary Committee relationships
[jwp-video n=”1″] Graham pointed to the Kavanaugh hearing as the reason he reversed course on his position to not confirm Supreme Court justices in an election year, as well as the 2013 move
Congress · 116th Congress
As Amy Coney Barrett heads for confirmation, Dianne Feinstein faces outside pressure to step aside
[jwp-video n=”1″] No easy path But sidelining senior senators is always fraught with peril, even in past cases where there has been clear evidence that the lawmaker may not be up for the workload
Congress · 116th Congress
Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court nomination expected to advance during rare Sunday Senate session
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Congress · 116th Congress
Election issues loom large in Senate questioning of Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court seat
[jwp-video n=”1″] Barrett sat before the panel for the first of two days of questioning by lawmakers with just a pen and blank pad of paper on the otherwise bare witness table.
Congress · 116th Congress
Expiring breaks for brewers, airlines driving tax extenders push
[jwp-video n=”1″] Bracing for higher taxes would come on top of financial hardships that producers are already facing.
Congress · 116th Congress
5 takeaways from Day Two of Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing
[jwp-video n=”1″] Pandemic reality Two Senate Judiciary Republicans have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last two weeks — Utah’s Mike Lee and North Carolina’s Thom Tillis.
Congress · 116th Congress
Barrett hearings become platform for COVID-19 risk debate
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Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi stays firm on coronavirus relief as a few Democrats urge compromise
[jwp-video n=”1″] Although Mnuchin had over a week ago agreed to Pelosi’s demand for $75 billion to spend on those needs, Pelosi said the proposal he sent to Democrats on Saturday “seems to
Congress · 116th Congress
Lots of partisan sniping, but not a lot of mystery, at Supreme Court confirmation hearing
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrats criticized Republicans for speeding a hearing just three weeks after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic when two
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators stake out their positions as Amy Coney Barrett hearings get underway
[jwp-video n=”1″] They also reiterated the health care positions of Republican members of the panel facing reelection next month, such as Sens.
Congress · 116th Congress
Why is Pelosi suddenly talking about the 25th Amendment?
[jwp-video n=”1″] A variety of theories have been floated as to why Pelosi would push this bill at this time, but let’s start with the California Democrat’s own answer.
Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court confirmation hearing starts under 2020 cloud
[jwp-video n=”1″] Two Senate Judiciary Committee members, Republicans Mike Lee of Utah and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, are expected to appear remotely as they self-isolate because they tested
Congress · 116th Congress
COVID-19 cases keep rising in Capitol complex
[jwp-video n=”1″] Two high-profile former legislative aides, Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Doug Heye, lent their support to such a testing regime as well, writing in a recent Washington Post op-ed
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump calls off coronavirus relief package talks until after elections
[jwp-video n=”1″] The speaker and Mnuchin continued with their scheduled 3:30 p.m. phone call, where Mnuchin confirmed that Trump “walked away from COVID talks,” according to Pelosi spokesman
Congress · 116th Congress
How a Democratic sweep on Nov. 3 could restore Congress’ power
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Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell: Senate will be in Monday despite positive COVID-19 tests
[jwp-video n=”1″] Lee, as a Senate Judiciary member, would cast a vote on whether to recommend Barrett’s nomination out of committee, and with no Democratic support expected, his vote could
Congress · 116th Congress
Capitol physician expands testing, but remains selective
[jwp-video n=”1″] Senate Rules and Administration Chairman Roy Blunt has been pushing for widespread testing at the Capitol for months, but hasn’t seen a system like ones the White House or
Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court starts quiet term that could turn tumultuous
[jwp-video n=”1″] That last term was by far the most consequential in recent memory when considering the sheer number of blockbuster cases and “more cases with surprise endings than any term