Congress · 116th Congress
Senators look to clear legislative decks before impeachment trial
“As I look through that kind of schedule, it’s — unless the House were to deliver something like right now, I don’t see how you could really do that.”
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Congress · 116th Congress
Road Ahead: Impeachment trial imminent and war powers debate continues
Weekend hours A trial will trigger an unusual Senate schedule, with the chamber in session six days a week starting at 1 p.m., excluding Sundays, unless senators vote to institute a different schedule
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Waiting for Pelosi: The Senate theater of the absurd - Roll Call
They’re ready for some answers, a schedule, some structure. Ready to wrap up this revue of the theater of the absurd.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: House to debate Iran war powers as impeachment articles hold continues
McConnell is sticking with his promise that the Senate will return to ordinary business while they wait for the House to send the impeachment articles, which means more nominations are on the schedule
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Stage-managing ‘The Trump Show on the Road’ in Biarritz - Roll Call
It might not be on the schedule. He’s going to request it. … This is the Trump show, and it is calibrated for television," Bennett explains on the latest Political Theater podcast.
White House · 116th Congress
Battling inner conflict on Iran, Trump heads to UN session
Friday afternoon call about the General Assembly session, White House officials did not mention any Trump plans to lobby his counterparts to support strikes on Iran during their summary of his goals and schedule
Congress · 116th Congress
Pentagon readies for third acting secretary this year
The Senate is expected to be out of session for five weeks, starting Aug. 5, and the Armed Services Committee won’t schedule a confirmation hearing until the chamber receives the necessary paperwork
Congress · 116th Congress
Perfect attendance? Not for Democratic presidential hopefuls
The jostling between McConnell and Schumer over the schedule ahead of the July Fourth recess is the first time there has been a public expression of concern about significant and contentious votes
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: House and Senate seek to pass dueling border funding bills
The Financial Services measure is on the schedule and the Legislative Branch bill may be added.
Congress · 116th Congress
White House threatens to veto resolutions blocking Saudi arms sales
In order to avoid such an outcome, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch, R-Idaho, agreed to schedule a committee markup next week for two bills from Menendez related to Saudi Arabia accountability
Congress · 116th Congress
When sanctions become weapons of mass disruption
While there has been little rush by congressional leaders this year to schedule votes on any of these bills, if there is a major fresh outrage from Moscow, lawmakers are likely to feel they need to
White House · 116th Congress
Trump: ‘Something pretty dramatic’ could happen with Mexico as tariffs loom
/> ….talks with Mexico will resume tomorrow with the understanding that, if no agreement is reached, Tariffs at the 5% level will begin on Monday, with monthly increases as per schedule
White House · 116th Congress
3 Takeaways: Why Trump’s media blackout likely won’t last much longer
His public schedule, as released each day by the White House, has offered few clues.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Get Used to Trump Tumult in U.S. National Security
We’ll see if that schedule holds, given the leadership changes and the revisions that may be needed in the Overseas Contingency Operations budget because of the planned troop withdrawals.
Politics · 115th Congress
John Cornyn Will Whip the Criminal Justice Bill, But It’s Competing With Border Wall, Farm Bill and Judges
The floor schedule for the few remaining weeks is a bit convoluted, a point that Cornyn emphasized on Monday. “It looks like we’re going to have to vote on the Yemen resolution by Sen.
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
There’s Life Beyond the Hill but When Do You Explore It?
Leaving allowed him to have more control over his schedule, despite the early mornings and late nights in the lobbying world.
Politics · 115th Congress
GOP Mum on ‘Sex Crimes Prosecutor’ for Kavanaugh Hearing
Republican leaders want to schedule a floor vote for Monday or Tuesday on Kavanaugh’s confirmation “unless something derail[s] it along the way,” according to Senate Republican Conference Chairman
Politics · 115th Congress
Cost Isn’t Everything. Pentagon Should Judge Contractors on Cybersecurity, Report Says
When choosing current or new contractors, in addition to considering cost, performance and schedule, the Pentagon must also make security a so-called “fourth pillar,” the report said.
Politics · 115th Congress
After Helsinki, Senate GOP Quietly Takes Aim at Russia
Senate Majority Mitch McConnell has not indicated he will schedule a vote on Rubio’s bill, introduced alongside Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Shifts Tone on NATO, But Says He Could Pull Out Without Congress
The president expects that will be a “loose meeting,” one without a “big schedule.”