Marjorie Taylor Greene and GOP try and fail to poke holes in Cassidy Hutchinson’s shocking Jan 6 testimony Privately, members worry testimony is ‘damning’ for Trump The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022
The heroic London home baker turning dough balls into money spinners Fulham entrepreneur started her career on DC’ s Capitol Hill Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022
How John Cornyn and the U.S. Senate defied 26 years of inaction to tackle gun violence Four senators, including Cornyn, used a distinctive combination of policy expertise, legislative experience and political courage to push past obstacles that had repeatedly stymied previous attempts at compromise. The Texas Tribune · Jun 26, 2022
January 6 hearings: if Republicans did nothing wrong, why were pardons sought? Email from Alabama’s Mo Brooks potentially reveals what conduct by lawmakers he feared might be criminal The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2022
‘Medium level of paranoia’: security concerns still loom on Capitol Hill Threats to politicians, a strained police force and rising tourist numbers leave many concerned about their safety The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 2022
Democrat congressman blasted for sharing photos doing yoga in response to Roe ruling: ‘I turn inward’ Rep Andy Levin of Michigan posted pictures of himself stretching on a mat in Capitol Hill office The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022
Oscar winner Sean Penn attends Jan. 6 hearing on Capitol Hill Oscar-winner Sean Penn attended the fifth day of Jan. 6 committee hearings on Capitol Hill on Thursday. Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 2022
At the Races: Not too pumped - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jun 23, 2022
CON: Committee’s hearings are simply show trials From the outset, the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol has been marred by political motives and malfeasance, making it unlikely that the vast majority of Americans will have confidence in the committee’s ultimate findings. Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022
FBI raids homes and new subpoenas issued as January 6 committee pushes back hearings over fresh evidence The select committee will push back hearings to examine new evidence The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
Brexit: unilateral action on NI protocol ‘not conducive’ to trade deal, warns US Exclusive: officials’ comments put paid to idea displeasure with UK is limited to Irish caucus on Capitol Hill The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022
Six-term Rep. Mo Brooks loses Senate bid in Alabama WASHINGTON — An early favorite who had Donald Trump’s endorsement until the former president took it back, Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks lost a turbulent campaign for the Republican nomination for Senate on Tuesday. Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022
Six-term Rep. Mo Brooks loses Senate bid in Alabama - Roll Call Rep. Mo Brooks’ loss means his 12-year career on Capitol Hill will end when the current Congress adjourns in January. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2022
What to watch as Roger Goodell defends the NFL on Capitol Hill When the embattled commissioner appears, House Democrats will have a lot of questions about his handling of the Washington Commanders. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2022
Chicago Tribune · Jun 21, 2022 ‘More funerals than weddings’: Chicago man tells Senate about trauma of gun violence CHICAGO — When Ernest Willingham walked up Capitol Hill, he was shrouded in memories of bullets.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2022 As she prepares to leave Congress, Eddie Bernice Johnson fears a rollback in the civil rights she fought decades to advance Johnson’s barrier-breaking political career started in the heart of deeply segregated Texas. She is nearing the end of her 15th — and last — term representing Dallas. In January, she will retire.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2022 A proposal to import drugs from other countries creates an unusual alliance in the Senate Harmony is not often found between two of the most boisterous senators on Capitol Hill, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rand Paul, R-Ky.
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey hires DC lobbyists in push for ‘responsible’ gun laws WASHINGTON — Actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey is continuing his push for federal gun law changes, now hiring a team of D.C. lobbyists to represent him on Capitol Hill.
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022 Companies face tug-of-war on lobbying agenda versus ESG values Corporations are reckoning with how decisions to advocate on issues on Capitol Hill and statehouses across the country will bear up under scrutiny from investors and consumers who are increasingly skeptical the companies are committed to their stated values.
Roll Call · Jun 16, 2022 Companies face tug-of-war on lobbying agenda versus ESG values - Roll Call Corporate executives seek balance in backing lawmakers who support their interests but oppose their ESG goals.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022 Two Trump impeachment trials later, Rep. Zoe Lofgren will lead hearing on his Jan. 6 actions WASHINGTON — Rep. Zoe Lofgren was at work on Capitol Hill each of the four times Congress moved to impeach a president in modern U.S. history, first as a staffer and later as representative — the only member with such experience.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 12, 2022 Senators announce bipartisan framework for gun legislation in wake of mass shootings WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday announced it had reached a framework for enacting modest gun restrictions, such as closing loopholes and increasing background checks for gun purchases by people between 18 and 21, in response to a recent spate of mass shootings that included a massacre…
Los Angeles Times · Jun 12, 2022 Senators announce bipartisan framework for gun legislation in wake of mass shootings WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday announced it had reached a framework for enacting modest gun restrictions, such as closing loopholes and increasing background checks for gun purchases by people between 18 and 21, in response to a recent spate of mass shootings that included a massacre…
Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022 'Donald Trump's populism pollutes the Republican Party and damages democracy' Leading Republicans still refuse to condemn former US president Donald Trump for the Capitol Hill riots or challenge his false assertion the presidential election was rigged
The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2022 What to know about the public January 6 committee hearings House panel investigating the Capitol attack will hold six public hearings where it will unveil new evidence against Trump