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Coronavirus creates eerie scene on Capitol Hill with Senate back in session

May 5, 2020

Coronavirus creates eerie scene on Capitol Hill with Senate back in session

Signs that the old way of doing things in Congress – be it hearings, votes, news conferences or just chatting with constituents – could be in the rearview mirror for a long time.

Lawmakers who have changed their look during coronavirus lockdown

May 5, 2020

Lawmakers who have changed their look during coronavirus lockdown

Here’s a roundup of members of Congress who have debuted new colorful appearances in the age of coronavirus.

First major Senate hearing since coronavirus closures will be for intelligence nominee Ratcliffe

May 4, 2020

First major Senate hearing since coronavirus closures will be for intelligence nominee Ratcliffe

The Senate hasn’t held a major hearing since early March since the upper chamber of Congress – like the rest of the country – was shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, but that will change this week now that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has called lawmakers back to Washington.

McConnell, Schumer spar over health of lawmakers as Senate convenes for first time in weeks

May 4, 2020

McConnell, Schumer spar over health of lawmakers as Senate convenes for first time in weeks

The Senate on Monday convened for the first time since March 25 as Democrats and Republicans clashed over the health of senators, as well as GOP efforts to confirm federal judges amid the coronavirus pandemic.

McCarthy says he disagrees with Pelosi, McConnell for rejecting administration’s testing offer

May 4, 2020

McCarthy says he disagrees with Pelosi, McConnell for rejecting administration’s testing offer

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday said he disagrees with Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to decline the Trump administration’s offer to provide rapid coronavirus testing to Congress.

Trump takes swipe after Pelosi, McConnell decline coronavirus testing offer

May 4, 2020

Trump takes swipe after Pelosi, McConnell decline coronavirus testing offer

President Trump on Monday appeared to take a swipe at congressional leaders on Monday, calling it “interesting” that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would turn down a White House offer to implement rapid coronavirus testing at the Capitol as lawmakers return to work.

Reporter's Notebook: As coronavirus sparks changes, DC blame game intensifies

May 3, 2020

Reporter's Notebook: As coronavirus sparks changes, DC blame game intensifies

People have been scrambling to better understand how the coronavirus would affect campaigns in this election year -- but it's clear the finger-pointing has intensified.

Pelosi, McConnell decline coronavirus testing offer from Trump administration

May 2, 2020

Pelosi, McConnell decline coronavirus testing offer from Trump administration

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Saturday they are turning down a Trump administration offer to implement speedy coronavirus testing at the Capitol, saying the technology should be saved for frontline workers rather than elected officials.

GOP leaders draw red line on next phase of coronavirus aid legislation

May 1, 2020

GOP leaders draw red line on next phase of coronavirus aid legislation

The top Republicans in the House and Senate made clear Friday their demands in the latest round of coronavirus relief legislation: granting businesses protection from lawsuits.

Mitch McConnell: New revelations about FBI's handling of Flynn case are 'troubling, disturbing'

April 30, 2020

Mitch McConnell: New revelations about FBI's handling of Flynn case are 'troubling, disturbing'

Bombshell revelations emerging from newly released documents that appear to show a concerted effort by the FBI to entrap former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn are "extremely troubling," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday.