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Time running out on the ‘one opportunity’ for a climate bill

WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden went to Capitol Hill in October to arm-twist for his signature environmental and economic legislation, many Democrats remained hopeful the bill’s climate provisions would survive.

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UFOs now national security matter - and US military 'want to know what's out there'

Tuesday's hearing was the first on the topic since 1966 as lawmakers expressed concern that any unexplained aerial phenomenon might be a threat to America's national security

Daily Mirror

The Fed's $2.7 trillion mortgage problem

Shrinking its massive portfolio of home loans won't make for easy economics or politics

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Time running out on the 'one opportunity' for a climate bill - Roll Call

Washington is focused on Ukraine and midterms, and the likelihood of Congress passing significant climate legislation appears slim.

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House panel not planning to seek Trump’s testimony on Capitol attack

After months of uncertainty, chairman says it is ‘not our expectation’ that investigators will summon former president

The Guardian - US

These 3 House members’ reelection bids could end Tuesday

WASHINGTON — Incumbency certainly comes with advantages, but the political volatility of 2022 poses serious risks for those seeking to keep their perches on Capitol Hill, including some facing primaries Tuesday.

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These 3 House members’ reelection bids could end Tuesday - Roll Call

Incumbency certainly comes with advantages, but the political volatility of 2022 poses serious risks for those seeking to keep their perches on Capitol Hill, including some facing primaries Tuesday. A scandal-plagued newcomer to Congress, Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn, will find out whether North Carolina voters will give him another chance.…

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Photos of the week ending May 13, 2022 - Roll Call

Photos of the Week: The Supreme Court’s leaked draft of a decision overturning Roe v. Wade continued to dominate the news on Capitol Hill.

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Court set to rule on planned end to border expulsion policy

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Louisiana appears poised to step in as early as Friday to block the Biden administration from ending pandemic-related asylum restrictions later this month, something Republicans and some Democrats have pushed to do in Congress.

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Court set to rule on planned end to border expulsion policy - Roll Call

A federal judge appears poised to step in as early as Friday to block the Biden administration from ending COVID-related asylum restrictions.

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House approves measure by Rep. Andy Levin allowing congressional staffers to unionize

WASHINGTON — Amid a surge in labor organizing across the country, the U.S. House late Tuesday approved a resolution by Michigan Rep. Andy Levin that would recognize congressional staffers' right to organize and bargain collectively.

Tribune News Service

Anti-abortion Senate Democrat backs abortion rights bill

Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, one of the last anti-abortion rights Democrats on Capitol Hill, says he would support a bill to write the rights into federal law

The Independent UK

What to know about Bridget Brink, the nominee for ambassador to Ukraine

The Biden administration is re-opening its embassy in Ukraine and hoping the Senate will approve a new ambassador. The nominee, Bridget Brink, was on Capitol Hill for her confirmation hearing Tuesday.

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Joe Biden calls inflation his ‘top domestic priority’ but blames Covid and Putin – as it happened

President says he understands American’s frustration with Democrats, who control all three branches of government: ‘I don’t blame them’

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Supreme Court gets defensive after abortion draft leak - Roll Call

The leaked draft of a Supreme Court abortion decision marked a changing point for the historically cloistered institution.

The Independent UK

Abortion adds to Biden's all-but-impossible to-do list

President Joe Biden is under pressure to preserve access to abortion, but he has few good options to do it

The Independent UK

Pelosi sets $45,000 minimum yearly salary for House aides

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is addressing concerns about the working conditions for some Capitol Hill aides

Los Angeles Times

Democrats promise to fight for abortion rights but have few options

WASHINGTON — Democrats on Capitol Hill were spitting fire Tuesday in the wake of the leak of a Supreme Court draft ruling overturning abortion rights, but acknowledged their hands are tied unless voters deliver them a strong majority in Congress this fall.

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Senate Republicans zero in on the abortion decision leak, not its impact

Top GOP lawmakers emphasized the unprecedented nature of the unauthorized disclosure of the high court's draft ruling on an abortion case instead of the possible impact on women or on the midterms.

Tribune News Service

Biden sends Ukraine aid bill, but Democrats divide on strategy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden sent to Capitol Hill proposed legislation for his $33 billion assistance package for Ukraine on Friday, but Democrats are divided on how to enact it.

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Biden sends Ukraine aid bill, but Democrats divide on strategy - Roll Call

President Joe Biden sent legislation to Congress that would appropriate $33 billion to help Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Axios

What Anthony Blinken will tell Congress

Blinken's testimony will be his first public appearance since returning to the U.S. from Ukraine.

Roll Call

Sen. Orrin Hatch: A life in photos - Roll Call

Former Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch died on Saturday at the age of 88. Take a look at photos from his long tenure on Capitol Hill.

Axios

Blinken’s surprise Zelensky meeting signals momentum for on-the-ground diplomacy

He's expected to visit Kyiv on Sunday, and will testify publicly on Capitol Hill this week.

Roll Call

At the Races: No recess for campaign money - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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