Susan Davis appears in the following:
Pay Raises, More Staff, Earmarks: Lawmakers Propose Ways To Overhaul Congress
Thursday, March 21, 2019
A newly created bipartisan House committee is examining ways to change the culture and the lawmaking structure on Capitol Hill.
Trump Vows Veto After Congress Blocks His Order To Build Border Wall
Thursday, March 14, 2019
The resolution to terminate the president's national emergency declaration sets up the likely first veto confrontation between Congress and the White House since President Trump took office.
Speaker Pelosi Revokes Vice President Pence's House Office Space
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Under Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the vice president enjoyed ceremonial office space on the House side of the U.S. Capitol. He still has an office on the Senate side as president of the Senate.
Democrats Face Internal Tensions
Saturday, March 09, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted to tout a campaign and election law overhaul bill but spent time managing tensions over how to respond to accusations that Rep. Ilhan Omar made anti-Semitic remarks.
House Votes To Condemn Anti-Semitism After Rep. Omar's Comments
Thursday, March 07, 2019
The resolution was the product of tense internal deliberation among House Democrats, who were divided over how to confront a new round of allegations of anti-Semitism against Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's Comments — Viewed By Some As Anti-Semitic — Has Divided Democrats
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Democratic leaders postponed voting on an anti-Semitism resolution. Recent comments by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has divided Democrats — some view her comments as anti-Semitic, but others defend her.
Democrats Planning Another Public Rebuke Of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Monday, March 04, 2019
Senior Democratic lawmakers are again criticizing the freshman Minnesota Democrat for rhetoric that plays on anti-Semitic tropes. This time, the congresswoman is refusing to apologize.
Meadows, Tlaib Cool Down After Fiery Exchange Over Racism At Cohen Hearing
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., engaged in a tense back and forth during a Wednesday hearing over allegations of what constitutes racist behavior.
House Passes Resolution To Block Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Democrats are also planning court challenges to fight the president's use of executive authority to redirect federal funds and build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
House Votes To Block Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The House voted Tuesday to block President Trump from using a national emergency to build a border wall. Even if the GOP-controlled Senate approves the resolution, Trump has vowed to veto it.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann On Spending Deal And Emergency Declaration
Friday, February 15, 2019
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., about the president's decision to sign a spending deal and his plans to declare a national emergency for a border wall.
News Brief: Trump To Declare National Emergency For Border Wall
Friday, February 15, 2019
President Trump says he will sign a border funding compromise to avert a shutdown, but will also declare a national emergency in order to build a border wall. Also, Amazon cancels plans for New York.
Trump To Sign Border Security Bill And Declare National Emergency For More Funding
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says President Trump will sign into law the border deal reached by Congress this week, but he will also declare a national emergency for additional funding.
Congress Awaits Final Border Bill With Shutdown Deadline Looming
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
House and Senate leaders aim to vote by the Friday deadline on a seven-bill spending package that includes a $1.375 billion in funding for 55 miles of fencing along the U.S. border with Mexico.
What's Included In The Proposed Bipartisan Border Security Compromise
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Lawmakers have struck a deal to avoid another government shutdown. It includes funding for 55 miles of border wall and limits the number of people Immigration and Customs Enforcement can detain.
Days From Another Shutdown, Here's What The Negotiators Are Facing
Monday, February 11, 2019
Bipartisan negotiators are working on a border security funding deal — but both sides are still sorting out what kind of "wall" or "barrier" is in and whether President Trump will sign it.
North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones Dies At 76
Monday, February 11, 2019
North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones died Sunday at the age of 76. The Republican lawmaker was known for initially supporting the war in Iraq before changing his mind and becoming a fierce opponent.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic
Monday, February 11, 2019
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House leaders had called on the Minnesota Democrat to apologize for comments on social media about Israel.
Negotiators Try To Find A Border Deal That Trump Will Accept
Thursday, February 07, 2019
Congressional negotiators are working to come up with a border security plan that the president will sign. Lawmakers are tied up over funding for Trump's long-promised wall along the southern border.
How Congress Is Preparing For Trump's 2nd The State Of The Union Address
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Democrats have invited guests to the State of the Union to highlight splits with President Trump on immigration, climate change and gun control, as the GOP touts economic issues.