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House takes another swing at NDAA 08.12.2022

Megan Mineiro has the latest on a House vote on the defense authorization bill, omnibus talks and a bipartisan immigration deal’s timeline. 

House launches into NDAA vote 07.12.2022

David Higgins discusses the House-Senate version of the defense policy bill released last night, a win in Georgia for Democrats and another possible continuing resolution on the horizon.

NDAA still on the radar; Georgians vote, again 06.12.2022

Megan Mineiro has the latest on National Defense Authorization Act talks, a new blueprint for an immigration deal and the Georgia runoff. 

Push for NDAA votes; omnibus status uncertain 05.12.2022

David Higgins kicks off the week with timing updates on votes on the National Defense Authorization Act and bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriage, as well as ongoing talks on the omnibus spending bill.

NDAA conference report could drop, with a wrinkle 02.12.2022

Megan Mineiro brings you up to speed on the National Defense Authorization Act, omnibus spending bill talks and a possible change to House Democrats’ internal rules. 

Hearing on FTX; Republicans float spending offer 01.12.2022

David Higgins has a look at today’s hearing on the fall of the crypto giant, plus the latest on a potential spending agreement, and a race between two House Democrats for a key leadership job.

Deadline looms as leaders convene for omnibus talks 30.11.2022

David Higgins had the latest on a potential omnibus spending agreement, legislation to avert a major railway strike and House Democrats pumping fresh blood into their leadership lineup.

Biden calls on Congress to avert major rail strike 29.11.2022

Megan Mineiro brings you up to speed on the looming rail strike, plus a new spending request for natural disaster relief and and a Supreme Court case with sweeping immigration implications. 

Appropriations deadline, and musical chairs 18.11.2022

Megan Mineiro has the latest on fiscal 2023 appropriations, plus GOP leadership posts on House Appropriations subcommittees, and the most likely successor to Nancy Pelosi for Democratic leadership. 

House Republicans secure narrow majority 17.11.2022

Megan Mineiro unpacks the GOP’s narrow majority, timing of the same-sex marriage bill and the Senate leadership votes.

Ukraine aid, leadership battles and a Cherokee delegate 16.11.2022

David Higgins has the latest on the Biden administration’s supplemental request for more Ukraine and COVID-19 funding, plus the latest on GOP leadership votes and a hearing on a long-awaited Cherokee Nation delegate.

Schumer tees up same-sex marriage vote 15.11.2022

Megan Mineiro previews a Senate vote to codify the right to same-sex marriage, the GOP conference vote on leadership and a new report on the medical mistreatment of women in ICE detention. 

The lame duck begins 14.11.2022

David Higgins looks at the agenda for what's left of the current Congress and the latest on the outlook for the new Congress.

Recess update: Election Day aftermath 10.11.2022

David Higgins unpacks the midterm election results, the outcome for incumbents on tax and spending panels and optimism from environmental groups in the face of a possible GOP majority.

Election Day: East Coast clues, disinformation risks and Capitol repopening 08.11.2022

Megan Mineiro has the headlines you need this Election Day as voters head to the polls, including states to watch for clues about which party will control the House and the Senate. 

Debt ceiling, Big Tech's immigration push and Pelosi attack suspect 01.11.2022

Megan Mineiro unpacks why Democrats would use reconciliation to raise the debt ceiling, a push by Big Tech for immigration changes, and criminal charges filed against the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband.

Lawmakers eye housing credit push in lame-duck 25.10.2022

Megan Mineiro has your recess update on a low-income housing tax credit expansion, the Supreme Court’s latest move in a fight over Sen. Graham testifying to a Georgia grand jury, and the Smithsonian weighing sites on the National Mall for its two newest museums. 

Senate Judiciary examines executive privilege 18.10.2022

Megan Mineiro previews a Senate Judiciary hearing with a top Justice Department official on the decision making process behind executive privilege, and how it shapes oversight disputes. 

Jan. 6 panel holds (final?) hearing 12.10.2022

David Higgins updates you on what’s happening on Capitol Hill this recess week, from a hearing that could possibly be the Jan. 6 committee’s last, to a Senate step toward considering the fiscal 2023 defense authorization bill.

SCOTUS opens with new justice, same conservative tilt 04.10.2022

Megan Mineiro highlights the start of the Supreme Court term, including a case on voting rights Tuesday and oral arguments down the road involving terrorist content on social media platforms. 

House votes to send stopgap to Biden 30.09.2022

Megan Mineiro runs through final steps on the stopgap spending measure, a bill the House plans to pass swiftly to help 9/11 families, and what Congress has planned in October as lawmakers hit the campaign trail. 

Stopgap finish line comes into view 29.09.2022

Megan Mineiro outlines final steps to pass the stopgap spending measure, a hearing on veteran suicide and what lies ahead as the Supreme Court returns next week. 

Manchin drops permitting, clears stopgap path 28.09.2022

David Higgins shares a surprise development that should speed up passage of the stopgap spending measure, and updates on House antitrust enforcement and a backlog that keeps veterans from accessing benefits.

Senate unveils stopgap for swift passage 27.09.2022

David Higgins has new details on the stopgap spending measure unveiled last night. Plus, the Senate sets its sights on overhauling the counting of presidential electoral votes, and the White House hosts the first conference on hunger since the Nixon administration.

Stopgap weekend talks, FDA fees and migrant aid 23.09.2022

Megan Mineiro wraps up the week with a rundown of where the stopgap stands, plus talks of adding FDA user fees and migrant aid onto the must-pass measure.

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