Politics Jun 23 What every Senate Democrat has said about filibuster reform To end or change the filibuster, Democrats need 50 votes. But by our count, they don’t yet have half of that number firmly ready to roll back the procedure. …
Nation Jun 16 What exactly is Congress doing on infrastructure? A new bipartisan Senate agreement on infrastructure has fueled debate among lawmakers around what the best avenue is to getting a deal. While Republicans consider a smaller scope bill, some Democrats nervous about losing key priorities are hoping to go…
Nation May 27 Why greenlighting the Jan. 6 commission still remains an uphill battle Senate Democrats pushing to establish an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection had the help of powerful advocates Thursday — the family and former partners of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died a day after responding…
Economy May 26 With PPP fund empty, can other programs to help small businesses provide relief? Over the past 14 months, the U.S. Government has allocated hundreds of billions of dollars to help small businesses survive the pandemic's economic hurdles. All that funding has been managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, but many of the…
Nation May 21 The bigger battle at stake in the Apple and Epic Games showdown The high stakes court battle between Apple and Epic Games, the maker of the globally popular video game Fortnite, is nearly over. Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stand Friday to defend the company's app store against monopolization charges. Lisa…
Politics May 19 How the shadow of the Jan. 6 riot still looms large over Congress The U.S. House on Wednesday moved to form a commission to examine the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The violent pro-Trump riot resulted in widespread injury, deaths, and damage to the building itself. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins was in…
Politics May 18 In rare moment of bipartisanship, Congress passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Congress on Tuesday sent to President Joe Biden's desk a bill to combat the recent rise in hate crimes, including against Asian Americans and people of Pacific Islander descent. It's a rare moment of bipartisanship in a Capitol increasingly gridlocked…
Nation May 14 Is the CDC guidance easing mask requirements premature? A doctor weighs in In many states, fully vaccinated Americans can now resume most activities without wearing a mask. The new guidance announced Thursday by the CDC was met with jubilation in many quarters. But there are also concerns the changes for indoor masking…
Politics May 12 Cheney remains defiant after ouster from GOP leadership spot as party mulls replacement In less than 20 minutes behind closed doors, House Republicans made their allegiance to former President Donald Trump clear by ousting Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from the No. 3 position in the House GOP. Even after the vote, Cheney remained…
Politics May 11 Why the Democrats' sweeping election reform bill faces an uphill Senate battle In the six months since the 2020 election, voting access and election security have been hot topics in state legislatures and the U.S. Congress. The For The People Act is Democrats' voting rights and campaign reform bill. Already through the…