Elected Republicans stayed away from the Capitol during a day of solemn remembrance on the anniversary of the attack carried out by supporters of former President Donald J. Trump.
Author: Catie Edmondson
Senate Confirms Biden’s 40th Judge, Tying a Reagan-Era Record
President Biden saw more of his judicial nominees confirmed in his first year than any president since Ronald Reagan. The Senate confirmed 18 federal judges in Donald Trump’s first year.
Congress Passes Ban on Goods From China’s Xinjiang Region
President Biden is expected to sign the bill, which drew a fierce corporate lobbying campaign against it.
Senate Passes $768 Billion Defense Bill, Sending It to Biden
Lawmakers in both parties linked arms in an overwhelming vote authorizing an increase in the Pentagon’s budget of roughly $24 billion more than President Biden requested.
House Votes to Crack Down on Goods Made in Xinjiang Over Abuse of Uyghurs
The lopsided margin reflected growing bipartisan anger at China’s human rights abuses against Uyghurs in the northwestern region.
House Prepares to Pass $768 Billion Defense Policy Bill
Lawmakers tossed out some bipartisan provisions as they rushed to advance the bill, which would increase the Pentagon’s budget by more than what President Biden had requested.
Democrats Press for House Censure of Gosar for Violent Anime Video
The House is expected to vote to formally rebuke the Arizona Republican and strip him of his committee seats for the video depicting him attacking two Democrats.
Democrats Press for House Censure of Gosar for Violent Anime Video
The House is expected to vote to formally rebuke the Arizona Republican and strip him of his committee seats for the video depicting him attacking two Democrats.
13 Republicans Face Backlash for Backing Infrastructure Bill
The 13 Republican lawmakers who broke with their party to support a $1 trillion bipartisan public works bill have drawn anger and threats from their colleagues and constituents.
Lawmakers Press to Rescue Afghan Relatives of U.S. Troops
Members of Congress who helped evacuate Afghans who worked with U.S. forces turn their focus to their stranded relatives.