Politics Mar 13 Senate confirms a White House official to replace Kavanaugh on appeals court Neomi Rao, 45, heads the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, where she plays a key role in Trump's efforts to roll back federal rules and regulations. She has never tried a case in state or federal court.
Politics Mar 08 House passes election and ethics overhaul, but McConnell says it's dead on arrival The measure would make it easier for people to register and vote, tighten election security and require presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns.
Politics Mar 06 House Democrats take aim at money in politics with reform bill The legislation, called H.R. 1 to signify its importance, would make it easier to register and vote, tighten election security and require presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns.
Politics Feb 28 Senate confirms acting EPA chief Andrew Wheeler for permanent role The Senate confirmed former coal industry lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, despite concerns by Democrats and one Republican about regulatory rollbacks he's made in eight months as the agency's acting chief.
Politics Feb 27 Gun control legislation pass House, but faces dim prospects in Senate Democrats called the 240-190 vote a major step to end the gun lobby's grip on Washington.
Nation Feb 26 EPA defends drop in penalties for polluters Assistant EPA administrator Susan Bodine testified before Congress on Tuesday in the first oversight hearing on EPA since Democrats reclaimed the House majority last month.
Politics Feb 14 'A world-class doer': John Dingell remembered as great legislator Dingell, who died last week at 92, served 59 years in Congress, longer than anyone else in U.S. history.
Politics Feb 13 Mitch McConnell wields Green New Deal as bludgeon against Democrats The Senate will vote on the Green New Deal, a moonshot plan by Democrats to combat climate change, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday, announcing a move designed to force Senate Democrats — including a cast of presidential candidates…
Politics Feb 12 Senate approves largest public lands bill in a decade The major public lands bill revives a popular conservation program, adds 1.3 million acres of new wilderness, expands several national parks and creates four new national monuments.
Politics Feb 06 House Democrats explore how to reduce gun violence Democrats have promised action on a range of measures to address gun violence, including expanded background checks for sales and transfers of firearms.