We knew that the Thanksgiving to New Year’s period on Capitol Hill was going to be a train wreck.It just wasn’t clear until a few days ago that the already bloated Congressional agenda for the … [Read more...] about Congressional Christmas crunch
Congress does its annual winter cleaning of stowed-away legislation
The old house on our property back in rural Ohio wasn’t good for much. No running water. No electrical connection any longer. The back portion of the house collapsed some years ago. We stored hay for … [Read more...] about Congress does its annual winter cleaning of stowed-away legislation
Particle politics revisited
Republicans nominated House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to become Speaker of the House when the GOP seizes control in January.But it’s far from clear that McCarthy can attain the votes … [Read more...] about Particle politics revisited
Leadership squeeze could push top Democrat out of key role in the House
If Democrats are in the minority, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., could fall victim to a congressional squeeze play within the Democratic leadership.Hoyer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and … [Read more...] about Leadership squeeze could push top Democrat out of key role in the House
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to McCarthy’s bumpy road to the speaker’s suite
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has entered his second day of trying to nail down votes to becomes Speaker.Some things to note: The House Republican Conference will hold a "candidate … [Read more...] about The Hitchhiker’s Guide to McCarthy’s bumpy road to the speaker’s suite
Time is running out
Time is running out on a Senate plan to make permanent Daylight Saving Time the law of the land. The Senate stunned everyone in March when members approved a bill by unanimous consent to shift the … [Read more...] about Time is running out
Reporter’s Notebook: As Congress mulls coronavirus stimulus, prepare for ‘phases’
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The House and Senate had not even completed approval of the third phase of the coronavirus legislative … [Read more...] about Reporter’s Notebook: As Congress mulls coronavirus stimulus, prepare for ‘phases’
Reporter’s Notebook: Coronavirus shakes up the best beat in Washington
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Coronavirus will alter the way reporters like myself cover Capitol Hill. It certainly will in the … [Read more...] about Reporter’s Notebook: Coronavirus shakes up the best beat in Washington
Reporter’s Notebook: Coronavirus shakes up the best beat in Washington
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Coronavirus will alter the way reporters like myself cover Capitol Hill. It certainly will in the … [Read more...] about Reporter’s Notebook: Coronavirus shakes up the best beat in Washington
Schumer urges White House to appoint czar to oversee production, distribution of coronavirus supplies
What is the Defense Production Act?President Trump uses DPA to order GM to manufacture ventilator; insight from John Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general, and Fox News contributor Johnny … [Read more...] about Schumer urges White House to appoint czar to oversee production, distribution of coronavirus supplies
