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When Will the People’s House Open?
Pandemic restrictions continue at the Capitol despite a growing desire for more access.
Don’t Buy Into Lawmakers’ Talk of a Stock Trading Ban Just Yet
Rhetoric is one thing, but agreeing on legislation is another.
Spending Fight Drags On
Lawmakers will take up short-term spending ahead of a shutdown deadline looming next week.
Electoral Count Act Reform Gains Steam
A bipartisan group of senators sees an opportunity to clarify the 135-year-old act.
Lawmakers Eye Additional Duties on Chinese Shipments
The changes could impact hundreds of millions of packages.
House Readies for a Tangle Over Competition
Democrats have introduced a sweeping bill to boost competition with China. Here’s what’s in it.
What’s Next for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Attention now turns to how the law will be enforced.
Democrats’ Hopes for Voting Reform Fade
Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema remain opposed to making changes to the filibuster that would pave the way for a simple majority vote to pass the legislation.
Senate Takes Up Legislation on Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
The White House is pushing Democrats to vote against the measure.
Rep. Dan Kildee Reflects on Congress in the Year Since January 6
‘They've just taken something very precious away.’
A Conversation With Utah Rep. Blake Moore
The Republican freshman looks back on his first year in Congress.
Taking Stock of Congressional Rules on Investing
Bipartisan efforts to limit trading individual stocks have met resistance from leadership.