GOP talk of school 'hardening' panned as fig leaf by Democrats - Roll Call Senate Republicans are floating the idea of more federal grant funding for school safety measures after a mass shooting in Texas. Roll Call · May 25, 2022
Senate Democrats plan votes on background checks for gun buys WASHINGTON — Spurred by the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, Senate Democrats made plans to hold votes next month on House-passed measures to expand criminal background checks prior to gun purchases. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022
Senate Democrats plan votes on background checks for gun buys - Roll Call Senate Democrats made plans to hold votes next month on House-passed measures to expand criminal background checks prior to gun purchases. Roll Call · May 25, 2022
Senate OKs $40 billion Ukraine aid bill for Biden’s signature WASHINGTON — A $40.1 billion aid package to help arm the Ukrainian military and provide economic and humanitarian relief is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk roughly three weeks after he asked Congress for another emergency cash infusion. Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022
Senate OKs $40B Ukraine aid bill for Biden’s signature - Roll Call The $40.1 billion package of military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine is on its way to President Joe Biden's desk. Roll Call · May 19, 2022
Biden urges Senate to ‘quickly’ ratify addition of Finland, Sweden to NATO in defiance of Putin - Roll Call President Biden stood beside his Swedish and Finnish counterparts to support them joining NATO, in defiance of Vladimir Putin and Russia. Roll Call · May 19, 2022
Senate to test waters on money for restaurants, small businesses - Roll Call The proposal includes $40 billion to backfill the so-called Restaurant Revitalization Fund for applicants who didn't receive any grant money. Roll Call · May 18, 2022
Michael Hiltzik: Here's why the arguments against canceling student debt make no sense The debate over the cancellation of student debt has been going on for so long in America that reiterating the arguments pro and con no longer seems necessary. Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2022
Garcetti's nomination remains stalled in Senate WASHINGTON — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination to be ambassador to India is dangling by a thread in the Senate, with several Democrats continuing to express hesitation over the nomination. Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022
Schumer phones it in, UFOs uncovered and a baby formula fracas — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call Hits and Misses sees Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer taking a call, Rep. Tim Burchette on UFO, and a flap over baby formula. Roll Call · May 13, 2022
Ukraine aid vote pushed to next week amid Senate snarl - Roll Call Senators headed home for the weekend without clearing a $40.1 billion emergency spending package for Ukraine. Roll Call · May 12, 2022
Bipartisan Senators Urge Congressional Leaders To Enact Marijuana Banking Legislation: Here's What They Said About a quarter of voting members of the U.S. House have joined forces to urge congressional leaders to enact marijuana banking provisions into law as part of the large-scale manufacturing bill - America COMPETES Act. Benzinga · May 12, 2022
Democrats see leaked Supreme Court ruling as potential game-changer WASHINGTON — Democrats are hoping a renewed focus on abortion as a political issue may mobilize otherwise reluctant voters in November after a leaked draft showed the Supreme Court is on the precipice of reversing the legal precedent of Roe v. Wade. Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022
Abortion rights bill falls short in Senate, but Democrats hope to send message WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Wednesday failed to advance a bill to establish a federal right to abortion, but they still hoped the effort would draw a sharp political contrast with Republicans who largely support the Supreme Court’s expected ruling to undo the Roe v. Wade decision. Los Angeles Times · May 11, 2022
Roll Call · May 11, 2022 Restaurant, small-business aid bill vote expected next week The Senate is likely to vote next week on a $48 billion aid package to help restaurants and other pandemic-stricken businesses.
Roll Call · May 11, 2022 Democrats see leaked Supreme Court ruling as potential game changer - Roll Call Democrats are hoping a renewed focus on abortion as a political issue may mobilize otherwise reluctant voters in November after a leaked draft showed the Supreme Court may be poised to reverse the legal precedent of Roe v. Wade. Even though a show vote on a bill to codify abortion…
Roll Call · May 11, 2022 Democrats mull COVID-19 aid options as House preps new bill - Roll Call House Democrats are looking to revive stalled pandemic relief package talks next week after measures bogged down in the Senate.
Los Angeles Times · May 11, 2022 Senate to vote on abortion rights; Democrats hope to send message WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to vote Wednesday on a bill to establish a federal right to abortion in hopes of drawing a sharp political contrast with Republicans who support the Supreme Court's expected ruling to undo the Roe vs. Wade decision.
Benzinga · May 4, 2022 Sen Steve Daines Says SAFE Banking Act Has Enough Votes To Pass As Standalone, Is This True? The Senate has been under a lot of pressure from all sides over the last few weeks to pass the cannabis SAFE Banking Act.
Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022 Biden, a reluctant culture warrior, may see court’s abortion ruling define his presidency WASHINGTON — After declaring himself a “bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden took office 15 months ago vowing to focus on getting the pandemic under control, stabilizing the economy and restoring a sense of order and calm following his predecessor’s four frenetic, polarizing years.
Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022 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.
Roll Call · May 3, 2022 Senate Democrats look to write abortion rights into law, but may lack votes Some lawmakers are calling for action to protect abortion rights following a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Benzinga · May 2, 2022 Cannabis Stocks Still Down As Federal Legalization Drags On: Will The SAFE Act Rescue Them, Or Something Else? There’s no doubt that important changes in the cannabis industry, such as legalization efforts, directly impact weed stocks.
Roll Call · Apr 29, 2022 Photos of the week ending April 29, 2022 - Roll Call The House and Senate returned to Washington this week after their two-week recess. CQ Roll Call photojournalists were there.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022 Biden says he's considering some student debt relief, but not $50,000 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden shot down speculation that he is open to canceling up to $50,000 in debt for federal student loan borrowers Thursday, after Democratic lawmakers in favor of forgiveness suggested he was moving in their direction.