Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill haven't had a pay increase since 2009, representing a 31% decline in their salary when adjusted for inflation.
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Black lawmakers reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination
The bill which was previously passed in the House in 2019 and 2022 but blocked in the Senate, aims to end race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.
McConnell says he's 'fine' after abruptly stopping press conference
On Capitol Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking at a press conference with reporters on Wednesday. He was later escorted away but then returned, saying he's "fine."
Meet Cheryl Johnson, the House clerk managing the speaker votes
Johnson has served as House clerk since 2019, the fourth woman and second Black person to do so. She's drawn praise from both sides of the aisle for running the speaker vote and maintaining order.
Second House Jan. 6 hearing scheduled for the morning of June 13
The House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection has not yet announced witnesses for either Thursday's or next week's hearings.
Rep. Schiff reveals impeachment regrets, tensions on Capitol Hill after insurrection
In a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Michel Martin, Rep. Adam Schiff discusses his regrets from President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial and his relationship with his GOP colleagues.
Opinion: The Fringe Of America's Fabric
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the upcoming presidential inauguration of Joe Biden in the wake of last week's deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Timeline: How One Of The Darkest Days In American History Unfolded
A mob stormed the U.S. Capitol after President Trump urged supporters to march to the building to oppose the election results. Roughly 14 hours later, Congress affirmed Joe Biden's victory.
Democrats Now Have An Unlikely Ally In Trump Impeachment Inquiry – John Bolton
He doesn't cut the profile of a member of "The Resistance," but Bolton's opposition to a pressure campaign to get Ukraine to investigate conspiracy theories may pit him against his former boss.
6 Takeaways From The 4th Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
Elizabeth Warren faced new scrutiny, Pete Buttigieg controlled multiple exchanges, and the potential conflicts of interest of Joe Biden's son got relatively little focus.