The House Ways and Means Committee could vote Tuesday afternoon in a closed-door session on whether to release some or all of the tax returns of former President Donald Trump, just two weeks before … [Read more...] about Fate of Trump’s tax returns could be decided in closed-door meeting of House tax-writing committee
Why it matters where Sinema caucuses after leaving the Democratic Party
"I’ve known Richard for such a long time," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., of retiring Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee. "I knew … [Read more...] about Why it matters where Sinema caucuses after leaving the Democratic Party
Can Congress wrap a complete budget before Christmas, or will they need a New Year’s (continuing) resolution?
Members of Congress are just like everyone else at this time of year. They're rushing to finish their "to-do" do lists in the "St. Nick" of time before Christmas.The most important thing lawmakers … [Read more...] about Can Congress wrap a complete budget before Christmas, or will they need a New Year’s (continuing) resolution?
Milking the Clock — In Football, Futball, and Congress
Only signed by the Rams last week, Mayfield stunned the football world, leading Los Angeles to two touchdowns in the final three minutes and 19 seconds to play in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. … [Read more...] about Milking the Clock — In Football, Futball, and Congress
It will take some complex math for McCarthy to actually be elected speaker of the House
You may never have heard of Cheryl Johnson.But you are certain to hear a lot about Johnson on January 3. It’s possible House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., may never clasp the gavel and … [Read more...] about It will take some complex math for McCarthy to actually be elected speaker of the House
Congressional Christmas crunch
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
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
