Trump offers Johnson ‘complete and total’ backing as speaker, but hurdles remain
As Roll Call previously reported, a protracted speaker fight could complicate the formalizing of Trump’s victory on schedule.
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So long, farewell: Departing senators say goodbye to speaking from the floor
"And the truth is that while I may not miss the Senate itself terribly much — the 10-minute votes that last an hour, the unknowable schedule of votes, the myriad meaningless votes, the absurd passion about
House calendar for 2025 eyes a busy spring
The calendar features just one planned four-week period in session before the August recess, with holiday breaks following a traditional schedule, including two weeks around the time of Easter and Passover
Parents, states press Congress to act on kids online safety bill
Latta said in a brief interview that he wasn’t aware of whether the schedule will include the bill. Social media companies’ aversion to the legislation is no secret.
The man with a plan to upend government, and what it entails
"Schedule F": Vought has pledged to implement Trump’s "Schedule F" plan to eliminate civil-service protections for the federal workforce so they could more easily fire staffers, replace them with more
West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections
At least two House special elections Governors do not get to make appointments to fill open House seats, though they do get to schedule special elections to fill vacancies. Florida GOP Rep.
Awkward abound: Joe Biden and the lame-duck countdown
But by mid-week, a Biden campaign event scheduled for Saturday in his hometown of Scranton, Pa., suddenly appeared on the schedule.
Biden forced to put legacy push on hold as crises mount at home and abroad
Putting the trip at least on hold — aides contend visits to both countries are still possible before he leaves office on Jan. 20 — was the latest such audible for Biden, who has shifted his schedule for
Congress urged to shift billions to improve aging flight controls
. … The Committee is continuing to review this report and will likely, schedule permitting, hold a hearing on its findings sometime this year."
Bipartisan Senate bill prods US to help end Sudan war
Despite the Sudan bill’s strong bipartisan backing by senior Foreign Relations members, it faces an uphill climb in the last few months of the 118th Congress given the packed legislative schedule lawmakers
Lawmakers postpone decision on Virginia-class submarine money
And frankly, we have to get back to a dependable production schedule that is also cost effective. And that’s the goal."
Lawmakers look to alleviate Senate confirmation pain
The confirmation of presidential appointees has increasingly become a drag on the Senate, eating up more of the chamber’s schedule and pushing legislation to the back burner.
Trump, Republicans try to stir up support for noncitizen voting bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday vowed to press on with getting the voting eligibility bill through even though the spending bill was pulled from the floor schedule.
Trump vows EPA rollbacks as climate becomes hot campaign issue
These rules were criticized by Republicans in Congress, who accused the agency of setting unrealistic targets that would require coal plants in particular to shut down years ahead of schedule.
Biden faces hurdles to match Trump on judicial appointments
Collins, a law professor at George Washington University, said the remaining schedule is not a lot of time, considering every nominee eats up precious session time.
Trump, Vance counterprogram DNC with some policy — and personal jabs
"We have a very aggressive schedule. … We believe we have the winning message. We believe the Democrats have the losing message."
Home sweet home: Why Trump’s take on Harris’ campaign style is so telling
The COVID-19 pandemic limited his rally schedule in 2020, but there are no such restrictions now.
Republicans should be careful what they wish for on Biden resignation
Serving as a president doesn’t have to include a rigorous, nationwide travel schedule effectively required for a national campaign.
Sources: House may scrap votes next week, start recess early
A busy schedule this week also played a role in those two bills getting punted.
Which swing-district Republicans are skipping party’s convention?
Young Kim, who holds a southern California battleground seat, has "a jam-packed schedule in her district,’’ a spokesperson said.