Reid, who served Nevada in the upper chamber for three decades, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2018. He died in late December.
Author: Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY
Jan. 6 committee plans to seek voluntary testimony from former VP Mike Pence sometime this month
Committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson told NPR this week that Donald Trump’s vice president, Mike Pence, was “put in a tough spot” on Jan. 6, 2021.
Congress passes bill to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion; bill heads to Biden for signature
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday the increase is enough to last into 2023.
Lawmakers kill measure that would have required women to register for the Selective Service
Congressional negotiators nixed a provision that would have required women to sign up for the Selective Service and any future military drafts.
NDAA, debt ceiling, government funding: Here’s what’s left for Congress to address in 2021
Both chambers of Congress will be working to try to avoid a government shut and default, as well approve a must-pass national security package.
Omar calls on House leadership to take ‘appropriate action’ against Boebert after Islamophobic comments
A video on Twitter showed Boebert at a campaign event using anti-Muslim rhetoric against Omar, who wants House leadership to take “appropriate action.”
Women would be required to register with the Selective Service if this amendment becomes law
A congressional amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to see women register in case of a military draft has mostly bipartisan support.
Roger Stone, Alex Jones: The Jan. 6 committee releases next batch of subpoenas
Stone, a longtime Donald Trump adviser, and far-right radio host Jones were subpoenaed for activities surrounding the Capitol riot on January 6.
Kevin McCarthy speech lasts into the wee hours, pushing back House vote on Biden’s Build Back Better bill
The House moved the vote on Biden’s Build Back Better bill to Friday after it was delayed Thursday by a long floor speech by Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
Lawmakers say vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt could put other potential Jan. 6 witnesses ‘on notice’
The committee is sending a message to Bannon that he has “violated the law, and should be prosecuted for it,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California.