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With clock ticking, Biden meets with progressives and moderates to secure his agenda
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Progressive Democrats acknowledged that many of their priorities would have to be scaled back, but called the White House meeting "productive."
Democrats say they'll accept the GOP's offer of a temporary debt fix
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
The agreement could push the fight over how to raise the nation's borrowing limit to December.
For The 1st Time, Cori Bush Testifies About Getting An Abortion When She Was A Teen
Thursday, September 30, 2021
In a House hearing Thursday, the Missouri congresswoman shared for the first time publicly her personal story of her sexual assault and subsequent abortion as a teenager.
On Capitol Hill, #FreeBritney Is Just The Beginning
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
A bipartisan pair of senators is reintroducing a bill to safeguard against abuse in the guardianship system.
Watch Live: Generals Say They Recommended Keeping Troops In Afghanistan
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie is at odds with comments President Biden made during an interview in August.
Liz Cheney Says She Was 'Wrong' In Opposing Same-Sex Marriage
Monday, September 27, 2021
Cheney expressed regret over her earlier opposition to same-sex marriage, a stance that caused a rift within her own family.
The House Passes Bill Meant To Counter Texas-Style Abortion Bans
Friday, September 24, 2021
The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill faces dim prospects in the Senate.
Capitol Police Arrest A Man With A Bayonet And Machete Near DNC Headquarters
Monday, September 13, 2021
The driver told a U.S. Capitol Police officer he was "on patrol" and spoke about white supremacy. A machete and bayonet were found inside his pickup outside Democratic National Committee headquarters.
Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Abortion Ban
Thursday, September 09, 2021
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Texas law clashes with Supreme Court precedent and could be a model for how states could put other constitutional rights in jeopardy.
The Evacuations Will Continue In Kabul Despite The Likelihood Of Another Attack
Friday, August 27, 2021
Biden has pledged the U.S. will target the assets, leadership and facilities of ISIS-K, the Islamic State group's affiliate that has reportedly claimed responsibility for the terror attack.
The Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Ashli Babbitt At Jan. 6 Riot Reveals His Identity
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd is coming forward and talking about the threats he's received since the Capitol insurrection.
Biden Pledges To Strike Back After Attack Kills 13 U.S. Service Members In Kabul
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Despite the deadly attack, President Biden pledged that the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan will continue.
House Narrowly Approves $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed through a $3.5 trillion budget framework Tuesday after an impasse with centrist Democrats threatened to derail progress on President Biden's domestic agenda.
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call On Biden To Evacuate Afghan Allies
Thursday, August 19, 2021
In a letter to President Biden, 55 senators expressed concern over abandoning Afghans who assisted the U.S. and are now in jeopardy.
There's A Bipartisan Backlash To How Biden Handled The Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Monday, August 16, 2021
Republicans excoriated the White House's strategy, while Democrats criticized the haphazard manner of the U.S. withdrawal.
9 Moderate Democrats Threaten To Derail Pelosi's Infrastructure And Budget Plan
Friday, August 13, 2021
The move underscores the difficult job House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has at keeping her moderate and progressive members satisfied.
The Biden Administration Issues A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsed
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
After intense pressure from progressives, the CDC has announced a more limited eviction moratorium days after an earlier freeze on evictions expired.
How House Democrats' Campaign Chief Plans To Defy History In 2022
Monday, August 02, 2021
Republicans need to gain just five seats in next year's midterm elections to take control of the U.S. House. It's New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney's job to make sure that doesn't happen.
Senators Strike Bipartisan Funding Deal For Capitol Security And Afghan Refugees
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The $2.1 billion bill would boost support for the Capitol complex in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, direct funds to the Capitol Police and provide humanitarian support for Afghan refugees.
'This Is How I'm Going To Die': Police Sergeant Recalls The Terror Of Jan. 6
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell recounted how he and his fellow officers were crushed by the violent mob of pro-Trump supporters on Jan. 6.