Feb 19 Manchin's opposition threatens to sink Biden budget nominee By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Friday that he will oppose Neera Tanden's confirmation. Continue reading
Feb 17 WATCH: House Judiciary Committee hearing on reparations for African Americans By Associated Press A House congressional panel is holding a hearing on whether and how to provide compensation for America's history of slavery and racial discrimination. Continue reading
Feb 08 Trump's lawyers blast impeachment trial as 'political theater' By Eric Tucker, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jill Colvin, Associated Press In a brief filed on the eve of the impeachment trial, lawyers for the former president leveled a wide-ranging attack on the case. Continue reading
Jan 29 Vaccinated congressman tests positive for virus By Associated Press A statement says Lynch isn’t displaying any symptoms of COVID-19. Lynch will self-quarantine and vote by proxy in Congress in the coming week. Continue reading
Jan 29 Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats By Alan Fram, Associated Press Capitol Police officers will be stationed at Washington-area airports and the city's Union Station train depot on busy travel days, the acting House sergeant at arms said in a memo obtained Friday. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Pelosi wants security money to face 'enemy' within House By Alan Fram, Associated Press Pelosi's remarks underscored how anxiety about security has remained high in Congress since Trump supporters’ Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, which led to five deaths. Continue reading
Jan 28 With Senate split 50-50, here's what Democrats can and can't do By Candice Norwood Passing sweeping legislation won’t be easy. Continue reading
Jan 27 How does the filibuster work? By Lisa Desjardins The Senate rules on the filibuster are complicated. Lisa Desjardins answers your questions. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump impeachment to go to Senate Monday, launching trial By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press “There will be a trial,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in making the announcement Friday. "It will be a full trial, it will be a fair trial.”… Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 4:51 As Trump considers pardons, Democrats push for his impeachment trial By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins As Congress looked ahead to governing under President-elect Biden, President Trump was said to be considering a volley of potential pardons before he leaves office. And Democrats continued to figure out what an impeachment trial for the outgoing president may… Continue watching