Look Ahead: What’s Next on Capitol Hill

As the Senate’s impeachment trial starts to wrap up, here’s a look at some of the key dates in Washington over the next few months: Tues., Feb. 4: President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address. Weds., Feb. 5: The President’s impeachment trial is...

Look Ahead: What’s Next on Capitol Hill

As the Senate’s impeachment trial starts to wrap up, here’s a look at some of the key dates in Washington over the next few months: Tues., Feb. 4: President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address. Weds., Feb. 5: The President’s impeachment trial is...

House Might Reinstate Earmarks

House appropriators are weighing a return to earmarks, which have been banned for 10 years. “There is considerable interest in allowing members of Congress to direct funding for important projects in their communities,” an aide told CQ. The aide described to CQ “early...
Dems Continue Pushback on Moving Milcon Money to Wall

Dems Continue Pushback on Moving Milcon Money to Wall

Dozens of House Democrats are putting further pressure on Defense Secretary Mark Esper not to divert an additional $7.2 billion in appropriated funds to southern border wall construction. The idea, which has been widely reported, has Esper’s backing. About half of the...