Policy · 116th Congress
GAO says Wolf, Cuccinelli appointments at DHS invalid
“DHS is expressly authorized by Congress in the Homeland Security Act to designate its acting secretaries. GAO is not.
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White House · 116th Congress
Why Trump’s unemployment boost may only be $300 a week for many
That’s in accordance with long-standing Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief rules under the Stafford Act, since FEMA’s main disaster fund is the source of federal cash for the new program
Congress · 116th Congress
After a year on job, public lands chief overdue for confirmation hearing, Democrats say
President Donald Trump nominated Pendley, a conservative legal activist, on June 30, 11 months after the nominee assumed the post on an acting basis in July 2019.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rodney Davis maintains opposition to proxy voting after positive COVID-19 test
Our constituents elected us to represent their interests in Congress, not to hand over our votes on crucial legislation,” Davis said in a statement on May 26 after he and other Republicans filed a lawsuit
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Demeaned, overlooked, fighting back: What it’s like to be a woman in Congress
One time, we were debating racist policies of the Trump administration, and [then-Rep. Mark] Meadows had an African American woman come and stand behind him, which was unusual. She was a prop.
Congress · 116th Congress
Should the Capitol start COVID-19 testing for staff and members?
Pelosi said if testing were to take place on Capitol Hill, it wouldn’t be just for members of Congress, as “there are about 20,000 people who make the Capitol run.”
Policy · 116th Congress
House adopts Ocasio-Cortez housing bias amendments to block HUD
She and Blumenauer spoke in favor of two amendments to prevent the Housing and Urban Development Department from undoing two Obama administration rules designed to end housing discrimination.
Congress · 116th Congress
Amid virus aid divide, parties find common ground on tax breaks
Also, both bills would waive “use it or lose it” rules for health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, which allow workers to save a limited amount of pre-tax dollars each year for
Policy · 116th Congress
Ocasio-Cortez tries to stop housing rule as Trump plays to race
That Obama administration rule putting conditions on federal funding was in place less than a year when Trump suspended it.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump team’s case for new nuke cites risks in current arsenal
On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee rejected for consideration an amendment to a package of spending bills by Michael R.
Congress · 116th Congress
Gohmert’s positive coronavirus test raises fresh safety questions
Gohmert had been scheduled to fly to Texas with President Donald Trump on Wednesday and was required to undergo a test.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Congress rushing on coronavirus relief but pausing to honor John Lewis
Monday, a few hours before Senate Republicans released the seven coronavirus relief bills they’ve been working on with the Trump administration.
Congress · 116th Congress
Republicans look to virus relief to avert economic and electoral disaster
Yet, Republicans and Democrats remain miles apart on whether they should continue or, if not, what should replace them. Common sense says Congress must do something.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Running for office is a full-time job. How one candidate is still getting paid
As one of three Republicans running for reelection in districts President Donald Trump lost in 2016, Katko is a top Democratic target.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lowey’s would-be successors use spending bills to make their cases
But barring a shift in the Senate’s filibuster rules or an unrealistic Democratic electoral landslide, Lowey’s successor will still need to work with Republicans to get must-pass spending bills done
Congress · 116th Congress
Chaotic week greets lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill as the pandemic continues
This week, however, it’s just one of many bills on a packed floor agenda as Democrats try to catch up on weeks missed at the start of the pandemic while keeping on schedule for August recess.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump admin must accept new DACA applications, court rules
The high court pointed out that it was not ruling on whether DACA is a sound policy, only whether the government had a reasoned explanation for rescinding it.
Policy · 116th Congress
Chief justice leads Supreme Court through tempered term
The end result was that tough-on-immigration Trump would have to try again. Texas Republican Sen.
Policy · 116th Congress
Foreign students’ dilemma: Risk COVID-19 exposure or deportation?
On Wednesday, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology sued to block the Trump administration from enforcing the new guidance, citing hardships to students and the universities
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day
If he loses, it is likely that Trump would seize on any disinformation from abroad to cast doubts on the results, Swalwell said.