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2023-05-03 19:59:15
by Dan McCue
House GOP Seek to Restart Work on ‘Trump’ Border Wall

WASHINGTON — In a new bill, House Republicans are pushing for construction to resume on former President Donald Trump’s wall... Read More

WASHINGTON — In a new bill, House Republicans are pushing for construction to resume on former President Donald Trump’s wall along the border between the United States and Mexico. Introduced on Tuesday,  H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of... Read More

2023-05-03 16:07:35
by TWN Staff
What’s Happening on Capitol Hill Today?

The big news in Washington today is, of course, the pending decision by the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee on... Read More

The big news in Washington today is, of course, the pending decision by the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee on interest rates. That decision is scheduled to be released early this afternoon. A press briefing by Fed Chair Jerome Powell... Read More

2023-05-03 14:41:25
by Dan McCue
Allred Makes It Official: He’s Challenging Cruz for Senate

WASHINGTON — Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, made it official Wednesday morning: He’s launching a bid to unseat Republican incumbent Sen.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, made it official Wednesday morning: He’s launching a bid to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024. Allred’s formal announcement came via a three-minute 11-second video posted to Twitter, though his intentions were... Read More

2023-05-02 17:04:19
by Dan McCue
Biden, McCarthy to Meet May 9 on Debt Ceiling

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will meet next Tuesday to begin discussions anew on... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will meet next Tuesday to begin discussions anew on raising the nation’s debt ceiling as the timeline for action grows ever smaller. Biden invited McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck... Read More

2023-05-02 14:41:55
by TWN Staff
What’s Happening Tuesday on Capitol Hill?

All eyes will be on the Supreme Court today — sort of — on this the first anniversary of Politico... Read More

All eyes will be on the Supreme Court today — sort of — on this the first anniversary of Politico publishing the leaked draft majority opinion in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the landmark Roe... Read More

2023-05-01 21:43:48
by Dan McCue
Yellen Warns US Could Run Out of Money by June 1

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a letter sent to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Monday that... Read More

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a letter sent to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Monday that the United States could reach the point when it can no longer satisfy its debt obligations as early as June... Read More

2023-05-01 20:49:50
by Dan McCue
Cardin, Winner of 36 Elections, to Pass on 2024 Contest

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Cardin, Maryland’s senior U.S. senator, a Democrat and winner of 36 elections, including primaries and general... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Cardin, Maryland’s senior U.S. senator, a Democrat and winner of 36 elections, including primaries and general election contests, announced Monday he will not seek reelection next year. Cardin’s decision will bring to an end an astonishing... Read More

2023-05-01 14:07:23
by TWN Staff
What’s Happening Monday on Capitol Hill?

This is a district work week for the House, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will be making news today... Read More

This is a district work week for the House, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will be making news today as he delivers an address to the Knesset in Jerusalem, Israel. McCarthy, who is leading a bipartisan delegation of his... Read More

Georgia's Kemp Veers From Trump, but State GOP Not Moving On

BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — A slate of Georgia Republicans led by Gov. Brian Kemp handily won reelection last year over far-right primary... Read More

BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — A slate of Georgia Republicans led by Gov. Brian Kemp handily won reelection last year over far-right primary opponents endorsed by Donald Trump and backed by the state party chairperson, showing the limits of the former president and his... Read More

2023-04-28 20:01:20
by Dan McCue
Bill Seeks to Strike Offensive Phrase From US Code

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill introduced on Friday seeks to remove the more than two dozen uses of an offensive... Read More

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill introduced on Friday seeks to remove the more than two dozen uses of an offensive phrase used to describe those with intellectual disabilities from federal law and replace it with language more in sync with... Read More

2023-04-28 18:30:56
by Dan McCue
NC Supreme Court Overturns Own Gerrymander Ruling

RALEIGH, N.C. — Five months after gaining their first majority in nearly a decade, Republicans on the North Carolina Supreme... Read More

RALEIGH, N.C. — Five months after gaining their first majority in nearly a decade, Republicans on the North Carolina Supreme Court overturned the court’s earlier ruling in a closely watched district map case, holding there is "no judicially manageable standard... Read More

2023-04-28 18:29:04
by Dan McCue
West Virginia Governor Enters Race to Sink Manchin

WASHINGTON — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially declared his candidacy for the Senate on Thursday, setting up a potential... Read More

WASHINGTON — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially declared his candidacy for the Senate on Thursday, setting up a potential challenge to incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin in 2024. For months, the popular two-term Republican governor, who is often accompanied... Read More

2023-04-28 14:31:29
by TWN Staff
What’s Happening Friday in DC?

WASHINGTON — It’s a relatively quiet, rainy Friday in Washington, with a forecast of periodic heavy rain and high wind... Read More

WASHINGTON — It’s a relatively quiet, rainy Friday in Washington, with a forecast of periodic heavy rain and high wind gusts sure to inspire those who can to stay home. Others, however, aren’t so lucky. Among them, the president, who... Read More

2023-04-27 21:53:17
by Dan McCue
Renewed Bipartisan Effort Aims to Open Banking to Cannabis Industry

WASHINGTON — Just days after an extraordinary cannabis policy summit in the U.S. Capitol, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has... Read More

WASHINGTON — Just days after an extraordinary cannabis policy summit in the U.S. Capitol, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced a bill aimed at ensuring legal cannabis businesses have access to banking and other financial services. The SAFE Banking... Read More

2023-04-27 17:29:24
by Dan McCue
Crowd Swoons as Yoon Caps State Visit With Song

WASHINGTON — There likely won’t be a capper to a formal state dinner at the White House as memorable as... Read More

WASHINGTON — There likely won’t be a capper to a formal state dinner at the White House as memorable as the one enjoyed last night, for a very long time. After a lengthy day of diplomacy and an hourlong press... Read More

2023-04-27 14:50:44
by Dan McCue
Biden on His Age: ‘It Doesn’t Even Register’ With Me

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first time about his 2024 campaign on Wednesday, telling reporters gathered... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first time about his 2024 campaign on Wednesday, telling reporters gathered in the White House Rose Garden that as far as his age is concerned, voters are “going to judge whether... Read More

2023-04-27 14:49:03
by TWN Staff
What’s Happening Thursday on Capitol Hill

After a full day of diplomacy at the White House, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will address a joint... Read More

After a full day of diplomacy at the White House, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will address a joint session of Congress on Thursday, continuing a tradition of foreign leaders and dignitaries addressing lawmakers dating back to the Marquis... Read More

Harris Faces New Test of Political Skills in 2024 Campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — She swaggered, she jabbed, she inspired. She even joked. Anyone looking for a glimpse of what Vice... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — She swaggered, she jabbed, she inspired. She even joked. Anyone looking for a glimpse of what Vice President Kamala Harris could bring to the campaign trail would have found it this week at Howard University, where she... Read More

2023-04-26 13:42:02
by TWN Staff
What’s Happening Wednesday on Capitol Hill?

WASHINGTON — Is that the sound of David Bowie’s “Ch-Ch-Changes” ringing in your ears? One wouldn’t be surprised if your... Read More

WASHINGTON — Is that the sound of David Bowie’s “Ch-Ch-Changes” ringing in your ears? One wouldn’t be surprised if your antenna was tuned to the Hill at around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. That’s when House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and... Read More

Asa Hutchinson to Formally Launch 2024 Campaign in Arkansas

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Asa Hutchinson, the former two-term Republican governor of Arkansas, will formally launch his campaign for president... Read More

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Asa Hutchinson, the former two-term Republican governor of Arkansas, will formally launch his campaign for president Wednesday with a kickoff in his hometown of Bentonville. The stalwart conservative, who announced in a television interview earlier this month that he... Read More

2023-04-25 15:40:58
by Dan McCue
Biden Announces 2024 Reelection Campaign

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden formally announced his bid for a second four-year term on Tuesday, kicking off what is... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden formally announced his bid for a second four-year term on Tuesday, kicking off what is likely the last campaign of his political career with a video in which he urges voters to let him “finish... Read More

2023-04-25 15:28:24
by Dan McCue
Georgia DA Prepping to Announce Charging Decision for Trump

ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Monday told local law enforcement officials that she will announce this... Read More

ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Monday told local law enforcement officials that she will announce this summer whether former President Donald Trump or any of his allies will be charged with crimes for their alleged interference... Read More

2023-04-25 13:07:43
by Kate Michael
Top US Environmental Diplomat Praises America’s ‘Can-Do Spirit'

WASHINGTON — In her last public event before taking on her new role as CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society,... Read More

WASHINGTON — In her last public event before taking on her new role as CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, Monica Medina told the Wilson Center she’s confident in the world’s ability to meet its global sustainability challenges thanks to... Read More

2023-04-24 20:25:16
by Tom Ramstack
Court Upholds DC Gun Ban on Large-Capacity Magazines

WASHINGTON — A federal judge last week upheld a District of Columbia ban on large-capacity magazines in what appears to... Read More

WASHINGTON — A federal judge last week upheld a District of Columbia ban on large-capacity magazines in what appears to be a shift away from gun ownership rights. Washington, D.C., has been aggressive in trying to restrict gun rights but... Read More

2023-04-24 19:04:46
by Dan McCue
Rice Stepping Down as Biden Domestic Policy Council

WASHINGTON — Susan Rice, the director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, is stepping down from her post, with... Read More

WASHINGTON — Susan Rice, the director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, is stepping down from her post, with her last day being May 26, the White House announced Monday. “As the only person to serve as both national... Read More

2023-04-24 15:09:42
by Dan McCue
President Biden to Host South Korean President This Week

WASHINGTON — A state dinner, joint press conference in the Rose Garden and a visit to the Korean War Veterans... Read More

WASHINGTON — A state dinner, joint press conference in the Rose Garden and a visit to the Korean War Veterans Memorial will all be part of the activities as President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome their... Read More

Supreme Court Preserves Women's Access to Abortion Drug

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday evening ruled that women will continue to have access to the abortion pill... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday evening ruled that women will continue to have access to the abortion pill mifepristone while the Biden administration appeals restrictions ordered by a lower federal court. In a brief order, the justices granted emergency... Read More

2023-04-21 21:24:57
by Dan McCue
Capitol Cannabis Summit Seen as Positive Step Toward Legalization

WASHINGTON — Caroline Phillips could not suppress a smile as she walked to the podium. From the moment she reached... Read More

WASHINGTON — Caroline Phillips could not suppress a smile as she walked to the podium. From the moment she reached the microphone on Thursday morning, she really would be presenting to a congressional forum inside the U.S. Capitol for the... Read More

2023-04-21 21:06:03
by Tom Ramstack
Biden Advances Environmental Agenda to Reduce Inequities

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday that sets a priority for the federal government to address... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday that sets a priority for the federal government to address environmental pollution in disadvantaged communities. It requires all federal agencies to review how to ensure their programs do not excessively... Read More

2023-04-21 19:06:59
by Dan McCue
House Members Say Legalizing Cannabis Could Be Winning Issue for GOP

WASHINGTON — A pair of conservative House members on Thursday said the GOP needs to wake up to the fact... Read More

WASHINGTON — A pair of conservative House members on Thursday said the GOP needs to wake up to the fact that the legalization of cannabis could be a winning issue for the party in 2024 and beyond. The setting for... Read More

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