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Campaigns · 117th Congress

At the Races: Impeachment: The Sequel

As Democratic impeachment managers made their case to senators that Donald Trump incited an insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, the former president’s second trial also came up on the campaign

Campaigns · 117th Congress

Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby announces he will retire after 2022

Over his more than four decades on Capitol Hill, Shelby has served on numerous committees, influenced countless pieces of legislation and chaired the Appropriations, Intelligence, Banking and Rules committees

Campaigns · 117th Congress

Biden, Trump take dueling approaches to ethics, lobbying

Not only do Democrats control Congress and the White House, making Trump aides less desirable hires, but also some officials departing the executive branch will find a uniquely challenging job market

Campaigns · 117th Congress

Democrats seek momentum for voting, political money overhaul

It could see the same fate again in the 117th Congress unless Democrats remove the 60-vote threshold to end filibusters on legislation, a change the party’s base eagerly wants but remains in doubt.

Campaigns · 117th Congress

K Street adjusts for Democratic Senate

Democrats will face pressure from their liberal flank to roll back the filibuster rules for legislation, which currently requires 60 votes to clear the chamber. Former Sen.

Campaigns · 116th Congress

At the Races: Humble pie

Fixing up the old FEC: The Senate Rules and Administration panel took a big step toward restoring a full slate at the Federal Election Commission, approving three nominees Thursday.

Campaigns · 116th Congress

Iowa Democrat Rita Hart to appeal 2nd District results to House

It may fall on Congress to determine who has won the closest House race in 36 years. The race in Iowa’s 2nd District was decided by just six votes after a recount, with Republican state Sen.

Campaigns · 116th Congress

At the Races: Ready for Zoomsgiving?

Still, in the latest count, House Democrats held 21 of the 30 districts that President Donald Trump won in 2016. They lost seven and are on a path to lose two more.

Campaigns · 116th Congress

What happens when a state can’t decide on its electors

He won enough states, though, that when Congress convened on Jan. 6, 1961, to officially certify who would be inaugurated two weeks later, Kennedy had an undisputed lead of nearly 100 votes in the

Campaigns · 116th Congress

Debate fact-check: False claims amid disorderly fracas

. | President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met on the debate stage Tuesday for the first time and stretched or mangled facts on several topics.

Campaigns · 116th Congress

GOP senators buff green credentials as Election Day nears

The strategy could help separate them from President Donald Trump, whose administration has weakened or eliminated scores of environmental rules and climate protections.