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Fed Ponders When To Cut Interest Rates
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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There’s an unusual air of suspense surrounding the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, with the possibility that the central bank could cut rates for the first time in nearly 11 years.
Sherrod Brown Pushes Trump Administration On Overtime Pay
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is proposing a bill that would require overtime pay for any salaried worker making less than $51,064, a more than $15,000 increase to the Trump Administration’s… Read More
House Votes On Contempt Resolution Authorizing Lawsuits
By: Philip Ewing | NPR
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The House of Representatives voted on a measure that would empower the leaders of its committees to sue to get information for their Trump investigations.
Trump Wants To Limit Aid For Low-Income Americans. A Look At His Proposals
By: Pam Fessler | NPR
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Low-income Americans who take advantage of government safety net programs could be affected by a number of proposed rules and actions in areas such as housing, food aid, overtime and immigration.
“Buy American” Bill Would Create Accountability For Federal Contracts
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state’s two U.S. Senators are teaming up to encourage federal contractors to put more effort into buying American-made products. U.S. Senator Rob Portman’s (R-Ohio) “Buy American” bill would require… Read More
McConnell Capitalizes on Attack with ‘Cocaine Mitch’ Shirts
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s reelection campaign is capitalizing on a fellow Republican’s attack, selling “Cocaine Mitch” shirts on his campaign’s website. The shirts appear to… Read More
Democrats Want To End Dark Money, But First They Want To Use It
By: Peter Overby | NPR
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“I have no misgivings,” said the head of one group. “On election night 2018, I didn’t hear anybody go, ‘Oh jeez, we won! But gosh, wasn’t all that stuff really bad that helped everybody win?’ “
More Democrats Call For Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump
By: Giles Snyder | Brian Naylor | NPR
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A number of the 2020 Democratic candidates, like their colleagues in Congress, are debating how to hold President Trump accountable for his actions following the release of the Mueller report.
Not Just Airplanes: Why The Government Often Lets Industry Regulate Itself
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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A number of government agencies work closely with the industries they are charged with regulating. The issue surfaced after Boeing’s 737 Max planes had to be grounded by the FAA.
On Public Lands, Visitors Surge While Federal Management Funds Decline
By: Kirk Siegler | NPR
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Western towns surrounded by and dependent upon public lands are forced to get creative as federal recreation budgets continue a slow decline. They are boosting local efforts to maintain public access.
Manchin Only Democratic Senator Not to Endorse LGBT Bill
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is the only Democratic senator who did not co-sponsor an LGBT anti-discrimination bill. 44 Democratic U.S. senators and the two independent senators… Read More
Congress Blocks Trump’s National Emergency Declaration To Build The Wall
By: Susan Davis | NPR
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The resolution sets up the likely first veto confrontation between Congress and the White House since President Trump took office.
Senate To Vote On Measures To End Shutdown
By: Brian Naylor | Susan Davis | NPR
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Neither of the bills are considered likely to pass, but they mark the first time the Senate has taken action on the issue this session.
In Cairo, Pompeo Slams Obama’s Mideast Policies, Says Era Of ‘American Shame Is Over’
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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The top U.S. diplomat accused the Obama administration of making crucial errors that worsened a string of crises in the region, from the Arab Spring to ISIS.
A Warning About U.S. Credit Rating Could Signal Higher Interest Rates
By: Avie Schneider | NPR
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A major credit rating agency is warning that a prolonged government shutdown could mean that it will reconsider the nation’s AAA rating. That could lead to higher borrowing costs.
Democrats’ Health Care Ambitions Meet The Reality Of Divided Government
By: Alison Kodjak | NPR
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Congressional Democrats want to protect health coverage and protections of the Affordable Care Act. With the Senate in Republican hands, House Democrats will hold hearings and may turn to the courts.
Attorney General Nominee Visits Hill; Deputy Rosenstein To Leave After He’s Confirmed
By: Philip Ewing | NPR
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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has been on shaky political ground for months, but there is no specific plan for his departure. William Barr’s confirmation hearing is next week.
Productive Or Contentious? Trump And Democrats Diverge On Shutdown Meeting
By: Scott Detrow | Brian Naylor | NPR
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Friday’s meeting came as the partial government shutdown hits the two-week mark. On Thursday, the House passed two funding bills, but President Trump threatened to veto them.
What It Looks Like To Have A Record Number Of Women In The House Of Representatives
By: Danielle Kurtzleben | Sean McMinn | Renee Klahr | NPR
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The 116th Congress has 127 female members — 102 of them in the House. That’s far more than the previous record, but it also is far from gender parity.
Pelosi Retakes Gavel As House Speaker With New Session Of Congress
A significant power shift begins in Washington with Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives. The incoming speaker plans votes on bills to reopen the government and new rules.
Democrats Unveil Changes To House Rules On Debt Ceiling, Ethics
By: Susan Davis | NPR
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The new rules include automatically increasing the debt ceiling when a new budget is passed and setting up a committee on climate change.
Still, They Persist: Black Lung Advocates Demonstrate At McConnell’s KY Office
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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With just days left before a Congressional deadline, advocates for black lung treatment are still pushing Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell to secure funding for miners’ benefits. About two dozen people demonstrated… Read More
Here’s What Would Happen If The Government Shuts Down This Week
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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Even a partial government shutdown would leave some 800,000 government workers without pay over the holidays, although many would remain on the job.