Governing

Time for GOP lawmakers to 'step up' no matter the personal cost, says this Republican

Washington state Repubulican Rob McKenna says he's focused on the lesson his party should take away from the politically-motivated violence and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol: "Good leadership matters" and it's time to "step up and take the party back."

Congress Reconvenes After Rioters Breach U.S. Capitol

Members of Congress returned to the floor after pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol and halted certification proceedings.

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Washington gets new 2-phase reopening plan this month

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced a new, region-by-region reopening plan set to take effect on Monday, January 11. The plan opens the door to resumed gym services, live entertainment, and indoor dining at reduced capacity, if the right metrics are reached.

Pelosi Names 1st Female Chaplain To Serve Congress

Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed retired Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben as chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Presbyterian minister was former chief chaplain of the U.S. Navy.

Senate GOP Rushes To Finish Defense Bill And Avoid Showdown On Relief Payments

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the $2,000 relief checks have "no realistic path" in the Senate on their own. He has tied them to other provisions that Democrats blast as partisan.

Outlook Unclear For $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments As Action Shifts To Senate

Senate Democrats excoriated majority Republicans and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday, but the road ahead remains uncertain for more in direct disbursements from the government.