Policy · 116th Congress
A Trump veto of defense bill could cut lawmakers’ holiday break short
Tight schedule The House plans to adopt the NDAA conference report as soon as Tuesday, and the Senate may follow suit later this week.
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Congress · 116th Congress
U.S. Agency for Global Media unrecognizable under Trump ally
Such was Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch’s determination to fulfill Trump’s wish that the Idaho Republican broke with decades of bipartisan tradition on the committee to schedule a confirmation
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has not announced a schedule for confirmation hearings, but has announced he backs a confirmation vote on the floor before the election
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Matt Gaetz builds national profile, but says focus is on Trump election
“I’m speaking from an auditorium emptier than Joe Biden’s daily schedule,” Gaetz said in front of a backdrop of American flags surrounding a large red stage in Andrew W.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Congressional candidates are casualties of 2020’s condensed conventions
Of course, even with a typical convention schedule, everyone can’t have a prime-time slot like Love or the keynote address that vaulted 2004 Illinois Senate nominee Barack Obama into the national
Congress · 116th Congress
House interrupting recess to act on Postal Service ‘sabotage’
Hoyer is expected to announce full details of the return schedule and legislative agenda on a Monday morning call with the Democratic Caucus.
Congress · 116th Congress
The 2020 fight over the Postal Service underscores its long-unaddressed challenges
DeJoy asserted that the Postal Service has been able to move more mail on time and on schedule since he took the helm. “And, we accomplished this in a cost-effective manner,” he said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Layoff threats scare Senate food workers, but most spared until September
‘Totally different’ Senate food service employees are accustomed to an ebb and flow of hours and business, along with the chamber’s schedule.
White House · 116th Congress
White House says cutting COVID-19 spread a matter of patriotism
Trump is scheduled to depart Washington on Friday for his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, according to his public schedule.
Congress · 116th Congress
Foreign Relations chairman denounced for dispensing with Senate courtesies
Led by ranking member Bob Menendez of New Jersey, all committee Democrats signed on to two letters sent to Risch on Wednesday that protested his decision to schedule votes on nonurgent committee
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Coronavirus causing scheduling havoc, but Senate presses ahead with other business
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to cause havoc for the congressional schedule, with many senators still reporting to the Capitol despite risks to themselves and others.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump health official files whistleblower complaint, citing cronyism in COVID-19 response
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said late Tuesday that the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee would schedule hearings on the issue.
Congress · 116th Congress
Judge Justin Walker is a window into McConnell’s sway on federal courts
“The Senate majority leader might only get one vote, but I sure don’t mind getting to set the schedule,” McConnell would later say at the investiture.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments by telephone in May
The Supreme Court closed its building to the public weeks ago, but before Monday had left unanswered what would happen to the cases that remain on its schedule.
Congress · 116th Congress
Redefining district work: House members opt to telework during coronavirus pandemic
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan schedule a Thursday news conference in Youngstown with five local leaders.
Congress · 116th Congress
Could coronavirus change whether the Supreme Court streams proceedings?
The Supreme Court, steeped in traditions unlike any other branch, rarely deviates from its schedule that includes oral argument sessions through April and then a flurry of decisions before the end of the
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus closes Capitol to tours
The facilities have an enhanced cleaning schedule with more frequent cleanings of public spaces and restrooms.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Feb. 3
. | Stalling business: Republicans continued to bemoan impeachment proceedings Monday for stalling the Senate’s normal schedule of business, even though it’s unclear what major legislation — if any — is
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 31
“We do not believe that that schedule interferes with the ability to deliver a strong and confident State of the Union next week.” Reaction from Democrats was muted.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Congressional ‘gambling’ is out of control
The annual matchup is one of the biggest on each team’s schedule every year, and usually determines who will go on to play for a national title. Even President Trump showed for the game last season.