Congress
Image
House Democrats block proposed Constitutional amendment that would cap SCOTUS at nine justices
The vote, which failed in a 212-206 split, comes as calls to pack the court have grown in recent years, largely due to the success of Republicans in confirming conservative justices to the bench, who have gone on to rule in landmark cases.
Image
House Democrats consider changes to party rules after lawmakers cross aisle to advance GOP bills
Democratic Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington state voted to advance the package, catching House Democratic leadership off guard.
Image
You Vote: With the House passing a resolution condemning socialism, what is your biggest takeaway?
The legislation calls for lawmakers to condemn and denounce “socialism in all its forms,” including the Democratic Socialists of America movement, and to oppose the implementation of socialist policies in the U.S.
Image
Senate Democrat says nearly 800 evacuated after being stranded in Afghanistan
Two planes were chartered in order to take the civilians to safety, Sen. Richard Blumenthal said.
Image
Senate intel chair links unemployment claims fraud, untargeted benefits to 'way outdated' tech
In July, the Department of Labor Inspector General determined an estimated $90 billion was paid in fraudulent or improper unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Image
Senate reaches deal to raise debt-ceiling until December
A vote will likely occur next week
Image
Democratic Sen. Warner calls for eliminating 'crazy' debt ceiling tool altogether
Warner compared the debt ceiling to a 'live hand grenade' that can be used by 'extremists' in both major political parties
Image
Democrats poised to accept temporary debt ceiling offer from McConnell
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell offered to extend the debt ceiling through December.
Image
Grassley blasts Biden administration over handling of border crisis
Grassley wants the Biden administration to take a firmer stance on the crisis at the border.
Image
McConnell offers support for short-term extension of debt ceiling, compromise with Senate Democrats
The Kentucky Republican made the offer to leaders of the Democrat-controlled Senate
Image
Manchin says he won't support 'carve-out' for filibuster to raise the debt ceiling
Manchin called the urgency over raising the debt ceiling an "artificial crisis"
Image
Biden: Negotiated budget reconciliation bill will be less than $3.5 trillion
Sen. Manchin has objected to spending $3.5 trillion through partisan budget reconciliation process at this time
Image
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen tells Senate the company 'has not earned our blind trust'
Haugen told the panel that Facebook should declare "moral bankruptcy" and begin to "heal" by asking Congress for help