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Congress Heads Toward Clash With Trump Over Removal Of Confederate Symbols
Contradicting the president, the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee greenlit a commission to rename Army installations bearing Confederate names. Lawmakers in the House are taking similar action. -
Led By Tim Scott, Senate Republicans Begin Drafting Their Own Police Reform Plan
A day after Democrats rolled out policing reform bill, Senate Republicans created a group to draft a plan. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asked S.C Sen. Tim Scott to take the lead. -
Democrats' Legislation Would Overhaul Police Accountability
The Justice in Policing Act confronts several aspects of law enforcement accountability and practices that have come under criticism. -
On Eve Of Historic Remote Votes In The House, Republicans Sue To Block The Move
More than 20 Republican members of Congress and constituents will sue House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other officials in federal court to block proxy… -
John King On The Possibility Of Another Stimulus Package
"In short, I think there will be more. When? I think it's going to be a little while." -
Democrats Launch Probe Of Trump's Firing Of State Department Inspector General
Steve Linick is the fourth government watchdog President Trump has fired or sought to remove in the last six weeks. -
Congress Has Approved $3 Trillion For Coronavirus Relief So Far. Here's A Breakdown
There have been four separate measures over the last two months, including payments to individuals, tax breaks for businesses, and funds for public health and state and local governments. -
Burr Steps Aside As Senate Intelligence Chair Amid FBI Probe
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the decision, saying he and Burr had agreed that it was in the committee's best interests. -
With Old GOP Consensus Changed, Senate Set To Resume Debate On FISA
Republicans once moved in lockstep to support government surveillance. The Russia investigation changed that — and Congress is poised to alter the law in response. -
Pandemic Revives Calls To Ban Lawmakers From Bunking In Their Offices
Dozens of members of Congress sleep in their own offices. One longtime opponent, Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., argues that it's particularly important to end the practice now.
