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Why the House split the coronavirus and omnibus package into two votes, and what it may mean for next Congress

December 22, 2020

Why the House split the coronavirus and omnibus package into two votes, and what it may mean for next Congress

The House of Representatives, in what could be a foreshadowing of things to come in the next Congress, split the coronavirus relief and government funding legislation passed Monday into two separate votes -- allowing members to vote against the part that included military and Homeland Security funding without putting the package carrying the economic stimulus money in jeopardy.

House passes ‘Tiger King’ bill to outlaw private ownership of big cats

December 5, 2020

House passes ‘Tiger King’ bill to outlaw private ownership of big cats

A bill passed by the US House of Representatives would outlaw private ownership of big cats — potentially preventing any new “Tiger King” successors from emerging.

McConnell: Pelosi talking about the 25th Amendment and Trump is 'absurd'

October 9, 2020

McConnell: Pelosi talking about the 25th Amendment and Trump is 'absurd'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's proposal to establish a commission to determine whether a president is capable of discharging his office is "absurd" and should not be taken seriously.

Former Marine suffering from burn pit exposure says VA 'left everybody out to dry'

September 23, 2020

Former Marine suffering from burn pit exposure says VA 'left everybody out to dry'

As more veterans have returned home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, a contentious debate has taken shape over the data surrounding the effects of exposure to burn pits used to dispose of waste on overseas military bases.

Democrat-led marijuana bill spins out of control as election looms

September 17, 2020

Democrat-led marijuana bill spins out of control as election looms

The momentum for Democrats' marijuana bill has stalled amidst testy negotiations over the next coronavirus pandemic stimulus package and continuous partisan bickering.

Senate GOP's SAFE TO WORK Act may be crucial point in stimulus talks

September 8, 2020

Senate GOP's SAFE TO WORK Act may be crucial point in stimulus talks

A GOP-led Senate bill designed to protect small businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic could be the difference between reaching an agreement on economic relief and watching negotiations blow up ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

House bill would block rioters from coronavirus unemployment benefits

August 30, 2020

House bill would block rioters from coronavirus unemployment benefits

A House Republican introduced a bill Friday that would make those convicted of violence, looting or vandalism in connection with a protest ineligible for enhanced coronavirus unemployment benefits.

Reporter's Notebook: USPS, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's testimony and the optics game

August 25, 2020

Reporter's Notebook: USPS, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's testimony and the optics game

Why DeJoy's Capitol Hill hearings are about much more than just the Postal Service.

Pelosi lashes out at PBS' Judy Woodruff during interview, suggests anchor is a GOP 'advocate'

August 6, 2020

Pelosi lashes out at PBS' Judy Woodruff during interview, suggests anchor is a GOP 'advocate'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had a bitter exchange with "PBS NewsHour" anchor Judy Woodruff Tuesday over the ongoing stalemate on Capitol Hill between lawmakers negotiating a so-called "Phase 4" coronavirus aid bill.

Interior Secretary Bernhardt: Why Trump's Great American Outdoors Act is a generational win for conservation

August 4, 2020

Interior Secretary Bernhardt: Why Trump's Great American Outdoors Act is a generational win for conservation

President Trump’s success in securing guaranteed funding ensures that we are investing in our public lands – the wonders of God’s creation – for millions of more travelers and future generations to come.