Legislation

A new survey says senior congressional staffers believe most lawmakers are overwhelmed and unable to carry out their duties as legislators in the current political environment, according to a Tuesday report by the Congressional Management Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit that studies the effectiveness of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Study suggests lawmakers too overwhelmed to legislate effectively

Anna Giaritelli · August 8, 2017 6:50 pm

The RAISE Act: Republicans must unite behind Trump’s immigration reform

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The RAISE Act: Republicans must unite behind Trump’s immigration reform

Ryan Girdusky · August 2, 2017 10:22 pm

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Tuesday that President Trump would not accept the blame if the Senate fails to pass healthcare reform. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Sarah Sanders: ‘Ridiculous’ to blame Trump if healthcare fails

Anna Giaritelli · July 25, 2017 12:07 pm

The White House told reporters Sunday the latest theme week will focus on promoting locally made products and center around the benefits of American manufacturing. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House kicks off three-week messaging campaign with ‘Made in America’ week

Melissa Quinn · July 16, 2017 4:13 pm

Republicans have sought to cast their legislation as relief for community banks as Democrats have argued that they are doing the work of Wall Street and inviting higher risks of another financial crisis. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ryan: Vote on GOP bill will end bank bailouts

Joseph Lawler · June 2, 2017 3:35 pm

Recesses, feel-good bills, and delays: Ryan and McConnell are stalling Trump’s agenda

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Recesses, feel-good bills, and delays: Ryan and McConnell are stalling Trump’s agenda

Ryan Girdusky · May 17, 2017 3:02 pm

Stock markets opened lower Monday amid continued investor concerns that Republicans' failure Friday to advance healthcare legislation spells trouble for President Trump's broader legislative agenda. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks slump amid doubts about Trump agenda

Joseph Lawler · March 27, 2017 2:23 pm

NIST is "going to have to step up," Rep. Lamar Smith said, even though the team out in Gaithersburg, Md., has been perhaps the most effective federal government player on cybersecurity. (AP Photo)

Controversial cyber bill advanced as everyone waits for Trump’s executive order

Charlie Mitchell · March 6, 2017 5:01 am

Sally Larson is the legislative director for Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Congressional staffer profile: Sally Larson on management style, and finding decent Southern food in DC

Nicole Duran · March 6, 2017 5:01 am

"I continue to worry about conflicts of interest with federal forfeiture and the equitable sharing program," Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., told former Attorney General Loretta Lynch late last year.

Congressman Sensenbrenner wants to make it harder for police to seize property

Nicole Duran · March 6, 2017 5:01 am

The Feb. 11-13 survey concluded 49 percent of voters would vote "yes" for the judge, while 37 percent would not. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Poll: Nearly half of voters want Senate to confirm Gorsuch

Anna Giaritelli · February 15, 2017 11:23 pm

What are they waiting for? 5 bills the House should send to Trump now

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What are they waiting for? 5 bills the House should send to Trump now

Ryan Girdusky · February 7, 2017 11:10 pm