Thomas McKinless
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‘This is accountability’ — Lawmakers react to Chauvin guilty verdict
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus respond to Derek Chauvin's conviction in the murder of George Floyd → Read More
How does budget reconciliation work?
What is the budget reconcilaition process, and why can Congress use it to bypass the Senate’s usual rules? See the video for more. → Read More
Will they or won’t they (allow remote voting in Congress)?
Most lawmakers have been working remotely and leadership has been grappling with whether to change House rules to allow members to vote remotely for the first time in history. → Read More
Congressman dons coffee filter mask for ‘strange and surreal’ House session
“The House will be in order,” said Rep. Don Beyer, projecting his voice more forcefully than usual. He had to; he was wearing a homemade face mask, pulled up so far over the bridge of his nose that it almost brushed the tips of his eyelashes. When the Virginia Democrat stepped onto the dais Friday, he came … → Read More
Missing out on 'Tiger King': working from home with Jennifer Wexton
With lawmakers stuck working from home, Heard on the Hill caught up with Virginia Democrat Rep. Jennifer Wexton last week. → Read More
Coronavirus funding slight emboldens DC statehood fight
“This is why you’ve seen me pressing so hard for statehood,” Holmes Norton said after D.C. recieved millions less than the states in coronavirus funding. → Read More
‘Pass the damn bill’ — Congressional Hits and Misses
“Enough already, just pass the damn bill,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said this week as the Senate scrambled to pass a historic coronavirus relief package. → Read More
‘It’s unprecedented’ — Holmes Norton on coronavirus funding snub
Because the District is grouped in with federal territories rather than states in the bill’s funding calculations, it gets millions of dollars less. → Read More
Working at home? Why not respond to the census!
The 2020 census began this month, and the Bureau has suspended its door-to-door operation until at least April due to the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Keep some distance … from Congress: Hits and Misses
Mitt Romney was welcomed into the Yang Gang, Andrew Cuomo quarreled with his brother on CNN, and Arnold Schwarzenegger showed off his quarantine buddies. → Read More
Elbow bumps, coughing and gas masks — Hits and Misses
Lawmakers tried their best to avoid handshakes this week amid fears of the coronavirus. Rep. Matt Gaetz even donned a gas mask. → Read More
Vaping unboxed: Flavored products on the market despite FDA bans
In the wake of some recent and upcoming federal moves, former Rep. Duncan Hunter and Gen. Z alike may have to forego fruity flavored e-cigarettes forever. → Read More
A pandemic of swamp rats: Congressional Hits and Misses
While much of Congress freaked out about the coronavirus, Reps. Josh Harder and Garret Graves had another pandemic to deal with: swamp rats. → Read More
Congress needs a hug: Congressional Hits and Misses
The Problems Solvers Caucus held a marathon hug session at its news briefing this week. Clearly someone needs solace from the usual congressional rancor. → Read More
Watch: Suspicious substance investigated outside Schiff’s office
Capitol Police closed off the hallway outside Rep. Adam B. Schiff’s office Thursday due to reports of a suspicious substance. → Read More
Happy Birthday, Mr. Chief Justice: Congressional Hits and Misses
“I’m sure this is exactly how you planned to celebrate,” Mitch McConnell said to birthday boy John Roberts as the Senate impeachment trial continued. → Read More
How can a cookie sway the democratic process? The Iowa caucuses explained
Iowa is a state of ample charms, and it’s the center of the political universe with the first caucuses. How did a cookie sway that process in 2016? → Read More
‘We gotta go, the trial started at 1 o’clock!’ — Congressional Hits and Misses
Naps, milk and fidget spinners all made appearances during the Senate trial this week. But most of us wouldn’t know, since C-SPAN’s cameras were restricted. → Read More
Pens, Parnas and pain of imprisonment: Congressional Hits and Misses
This week Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump and Republicans made a stink about her many pens. → Read More
Watch: Capitol Police are ‘West Wing’ fans, too
Actor Martin Sheen, best known in D.C. for playing President Jed Bartlet in the West Wing, was apprehended by Capitol Police during a Hill climate protest. → Read More