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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.

Roll Call · Apr 29, 2022

Washington woman found guilty of killing pensioner who suffered heart attack when she burgled him

Sarah Daniel, of Washington, has been convicted of a series of offences, including the manslaughter of William 'Billy' Jackson

Chronicle Live · Apr 29, 2022

Bryan Ferry speaks out on growing up in Washington and his favourite Newcastle pub

The singer spoke about how his time in the North East shaped who he is today

Chronicle Live · Apr 29, 2022

Some states’ anti-ESG push garners support in Congress

WASHINGTON — Republican state lawmakers are berating U.S. financial institutions for increased reliance on environmental, social and governance metrics to screen investments and analyze credit risk factors, with some of the critics attracting support in Congress.

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

When amendments ruled the Senate

WASHINGTON — Almost everyone in the Senate was dog-tired but glowing with relief as lawmakers debated a clean air bill in the spring of 1990.

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

Instant analysis of Chiefs trading up to No. 21 for Washington CB Trent McDuffie

The #Chiefs traded up to draft Washington CB Trent McDuffie. Was it a good move? Our instant analysis here:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022

DNC seeks to boost California election outreach ahead of anticipated ‘red wave’

WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee is giving California and at least five other states grants to organize voter outreach ahead of this year’s elections.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 29, 2022

Hawaii Rep. Kahele to run for governor instead of reelection, report says

WASHINGTON — First-term Rep. Kai Kahele will run for governor of Hawaii instead of seeking reelection, according to a report by Punchbowl News.

Tribune News Service · 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.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022

McConnell miscalculated Republican impeachment count against Trump, book says

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell thought the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol would finally vanquish former President Donald Trump, initially predicting that at least 17 Republican senators would vote to convict him in his impeachment trial, barring the former president from running again.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 28, 2022