Jul 17 Congressional Democrats and Republicans debate coronavirus liability policy By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A new plan from Senate Republicans to award businesses, schools, and universities sweeping exemptions from lawsuits arising from inadequate coronavirus safeguards is putting Republicans and Democrats at loggerheads. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: House Homeland Security Committee holds hearing on migrant children health in CBP custody By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Joseph Cuffari, the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general, testified before the House Homeland Security Committee regarding the deaths of Jakelin Caal and Felipe Gomez Alonzo. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 6:00 The national impact of the federal government's Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, is one of the federal government’s signature efforts to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, there is new data from the Trump administration about how this money was distributed during the past… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 6:41 Pramila Jayapal on her path to Congress and creating political change Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington state, was elected to Congress in 2016. She is the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and has become a leader in pushing the party on issues such as Medicare for All. Now… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 5:26 How Washington, D.C., could become a state -- and why it probably won't By Lisa Desjardins The roughly 700,000 residents of Washington, D.C., have no voting representation in Congress -- yet pay more taxes per capita than anyone else in the U.S. On Friday, the House of Representatives voted for the first time ever to turn… Continue watching
Jun 26 House passes sweeping police overhaul and Pelosi challenges Senate 'to honor George Floyd's life' By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The collapse of a Senate Republican bill leaves final legislation in doubt. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Pelosi and House Democrats unveil Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act By Associated Press House Democrats hold a news conference to discuss legislation that seeks to lower health care costs. Continue reading
Jun 12 What's in the Justice in Policing Act? By Yamiche Alcindor Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, are hoping the demonstrations happening on the streets will yield changes to the law. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: George Floyd's brother, law enforcement officials testify on policing practices By Candice Norwood Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee will hear from police chiefs, police reform advocates and the lawyer for the family of Floyd. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Congressional Democrats hold moment of silence to honor George Floyd By Associated Press “We're here to observe that pain,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, drawing on the nation's founding with slavery. Continue reading