Opinion · 116th Congress
A mercurial Trump foils Charlotte’s best-laid RNC plans, probably
</p> And the world would be watching.
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Congress · 116th Congress
House eyes commission to study societal issues impacting blacks
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Wilson’s bill is expected to get a vote in the coming weeks, but exact timing has yet to be determined, according to leadership aides.
Congress · 116th Congress
Judiciary hearing emphasizes rare bipartisan comity on policing changes
</p> Democrats on Wednesday hinted that the title of the bill would be amended at a markup next week to honor Floyd.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Armed Services on collision course with Trump over Confederate names
</p> The committee adopted an amendment to the annual Pentagon policy bill that gives the Defense Department three years to remove the names of Confederate generals from U.S. military assets, according
White House · 116th Congress
Trump rejects renaming bases that honor Confederate generals
President Donald Trump would veto the annual defense policy bill if it included language renaming any military bases named for Confederate generals after Union generals — or anyone else, for that matter
Policy · 116th Congress
Congress weighs next steps on WHO relationship
A couple of measures would take a sharper approach, including one bill that would ban voluntary contributions until China is booted and Taiwan is afforded full rights.
Congress · 116th Congress
Busy summer ahead for appropriators after pandemic delays
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Wall funding is mainly handled by the Homeland Security Subcommittee, but the Military Construction-VA bill has also become a battleground since Trump started diverting military
Congress · 116th Congress
Scott rebukes critics who say he’s being used by GOP on police legislation
</p> [Senate GOP policing plan may hold some compromises for Democrats]</p> Scott has been outspoken for years on the topic and went after critics who suggested “you’re the only black guy they know,”
Policy · 116th Congress
USCIS resumes naturalizations, ushers in 2,000 new citizens
</p> In May, USCIS cited a projected budget shortfall and asked Congress for $1.2 billion in emergency funding.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Voting delays in Georgia primary spur calls for federal action before November
</p> In the neighboring 6th District, Democratic Rep.
Opinion · 116th Congress
The politics of confusion tests both Trump and Biden
</p> Who will win? So, what does all this mean for Trump and Joe Biden? They’ve got some hurdles ahead. </p> First, the president.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Amid a pandemic and protests, Rep. Eliot Engel is fighting for his political survival
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Engel on defense Much of the race has centered on who is most connected to the district rather than ideological differences.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House ‘definitely’ wants more COVID-19 aid, Mnuchin says
</p> His call for another relief bill echoed White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett, who said Tuesday he “would definitely support” another round of aid.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Handel rematch against McBath set, Perdue challenger unclear after Georgia election meltdown
</p> Nine-term Rep. David Scott faces a runoff against former state Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats push bigger role for courts to curb police misconduct
</p> [McCarthy offers Republican-backed policing overhauls in response to George Floyd’s killing]</p> ‘Shot across the bow’ Three paragraphs in the House Democrats’ bill released Monday would wipe out
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP policing plan may hold some compromises for Democrats
</p> Cornyn said he and Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters have a bill to create a national criminal justice commission.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
‘A really electric feeling’: Congressional staffers join protests against police brutality
</p> The legislative assistant to Texas Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell blasts Bowser for restricting church services but allowing protests
</p> McConnell also cited the stay-at-home orders of New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Michigan Gov.
Congress · 116th Congress
Alexander pushes for passage of pandemic planning law this year
</p> Alexander laid out several recommendations related to each topic that could be included in legislation.
Congress · 116th Congress
Transport workers still seek enforceable COVID-19 rules
</p> But the DOT’s response, they say, has been consistent: It is not their job. </p> Now, though, an increasing number of lawmakers are calling for action.