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‘A forever project’: Congressional modernizers look to next phase

If Congress has 99 problems, modernizing itself will always be one of them. As members of the House Administration Modernization and Innovation Subcommittee look ahead to the remainder of the 119th Congress, they’re also trying to map out the next era. “We need to be thinking about the future and…

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House Democrats sue after being denied entry to ICE facilities - Roll Call

Democrats argue that DHS is required to allow congressional access to its facilities — and the department has violated that law.

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They wanted to ‘fix Congress.’ They still do, modernizers say - Roll Call

Despite losing a key Democratic champion to retirement, modernization advocates say the work isn’t done in the 119th Congress.

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DHS tightens protocol for lawmaker visits to immigration facilities - Roll Call

The Department of Homeland Security has placed new limits on lawmakers seeking to visit and inspect immigration detention facilities.

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Jan. 6 defendants returning to Capitol sparks concern from lawmakers - Roll Call

Some members of Congress have raised concerns over Capitol Hill appearances from figures associated with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

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Rep. Loudermilk targets Liz Cheney, calls for more probes of Jan. 6 - Roll Call

As the fourth anniversary of the Capitol attack approaches, the Georgia Republican released a new report. Democrats pushed back, calling it “baseless.”

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Fire hits historic Southern California baseball field seen in Hollywood movies

Fire has destroyed the grandstands at a historic Southern California baseball field that appeared in “A League of Their Own” and other movies

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Meet the House members who voted against the debt limit deal - Roll Call

Much of the debt limit bill opposition came from the far right and left wings of Congress, but there were some surprising “no” votes.

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Democratic appropriator urges end to aid to Northern Triangle countries - Roll Call

Rep. Norma J. Torres, a Democratic appropriators, says the US should stop providing aid to El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala.

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Democrats on House Administration panel vexed by decision on Jan. 6 footage

WASHINGTON — Democratic members of the House panel possessing the records from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack are angered and left with a litany of questions after Speaker Kevin McCarthy unilaterally decided to share footage of the attack with Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

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House Administration Democrats vexed by decision on Jan. 6 footage - Roll Call

Democrats on the panel possessing Jan. 6 Capitol attack records are angered Speaker Kevin McCarthy shared footage with Fox's Tucker Carlson.

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Biden fires embattled architect of the Capitol, months after scathing report

WASHINGTON — Embattled Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton has been removed “at the president’s direction,” the White House announced Monday.

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Biden fires embattled architect of the Capitol, months after scathing report - Roll Call

Democrats had called for the removal of Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton, and Republicans joined them this month.

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House Republicans call for removal of Architect of the US Capitol Brett Blanton over alleged misdeeds

WASHINGTON — Calls for Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s ouster or resignation are getting louder in the wake of a fiery House Administration hearing earlier this week.

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House Republicans call for Blanton’s removal as Architect of the Capitol over alleged misdeeds - Roll Call

Calls for Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s ouster or resignation are getting louder in the wake of a fiery House hearing.

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Architect of the Capitol testifies for first time since bombshell report of alleged unethical behavior

WASHINGTON — Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton oscillated between dodging and outright denial Thursday as lawmakers peppered him with questions about allegations of unethical behavior and abuse of his office.

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Speaker fight overshadows second anniversary of January 6 - Roll Call

Some Democrats described an ominous feeling ahead of the second anniversary of the insurrection with Republicans newly in power.

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COVID-19 response is not ‘over’ even if Biden says pandemic is - Roll Call

His optimistic remarks about COVID-19 will not lead to any immediate change in the administration's public health posture.

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