Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Benjamin L. Cardin are concerned about Russian ownership of a Maryland election contractor. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo) Maryland’s Democratic senators want a Senate committee to require disclosures of foreign investments in U.S.Source: A Russian Oligarch Bought Maryland’s Election Vendor. Now These Senators Want Action...
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh are set to begin Sept. 4, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced on Friday.Source: Kavanaugh confirmation hearings set for Sept. 4...
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday he still wants to have Judge Brett Kavanaugh confirmed and sitting on the Supreme Court by the start of the new term in October. “I think he’s going to be confirmed, hopefully before the first Monday in October,” Mr.Source: McConnell still sees speedy confirms for Kavanaugh...
Hardly once during the 18 months of the most unconventional presidency in American history have Republican leaders in Congress stood up forcefully to assert the power and prerogatives of the independent, co-equal branch of government that they control.Source: Why Congress Rolls Over for Trump...
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill seem to have few things in common these days. But together, many members of Congress of both parties have racked up a staggering tab in recent years paying for their luxurious lifestyles on donors’ dimes.Source: Get fresh opinions, sharp analyses and powerful essays delivered to your inbox....
Under the terms of the omnibus spending bill voted on by the House, states will receive $380 million within months to start to strengthen the security of our nation’s election infrastructure.Source: Federal Funds for Election Security: Will They Cover the Costs of Voter Marked Paper Ballots?...
A handful of provisions tucked into a pair of must-pass bills under consideration in Congress this month could reshape the financing of political campaigns and give further cover to donors who want to keep their contributions private.Source: Provisions attached to budget bills could reshape campaign finance laws...
