Six things to watch for when Ukraine’s president Zelensky addresses Congress How will Washington react to the Ukrainian leader’s pleas for further assistance? The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022
GOP senators urge Biden to send Polish warplanes to Ukraine Republican U.S. senators are imploring the Biden administration to reverse course and allow the transfer of Poland’s MiG fighter jets to the Ukrainians to fight the Russian invasion The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022
Lobbyists urge lawmakers to let them roam the Capitol again WASHINGTON — Lobbyists have a renewed plea to leaders in Congress: Let us roam the Capitol complex. Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2022
Lobbyists urge lawmakers to let them roam the Capitol again - Roll Call As pandemic restrictions ease, lobbyists are trying to get back the access they used to have to Capitol Hill buildings. Roll Call · Mar 4, 2022
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar expects bipartisan backing for Ketanji Brown Jackson in Supreme Court confirmation U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, as the U.S. Supreme Court nominee made the rounds on Capitol Hill in advance of confirmation hearings later this month. Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022
Biden imposes sanctions on more oligarchs as Russia intensifies attack on Ukraine WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday on more than a dozen Russian oligarchs and their families, as pressure continued to build on Capitol Hill for an even tougher response to Moscow a week after it invaded Ukraine, particularly banning imports of Russian oil and gas. Los Angeles Times · Mar 4, 2022
Biden announces sanctions on additional Russian oligarchs as attack on Ukraine intensifies WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced new sanctions on more than a dozen Russian oligarchs and their families, as pressure continued to build on Capitol Hill for an even tougher response to Moscow a week after it invaded Ukraine, particularly a ban on imports of Russian oil and gas. Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2022
Biden to sanction additional Russian oligarchs as Ukraine war continues, White House says WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce new sanctions on several Russian oligarchs and their families, as pressure continued to build on Capitol Hill for an even tougher response to Moscow a week after it invaded Ukraine, particularly a ban on imports of Russian oil and gas, White House press… Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2022
Democrats see 'no reason to wait' on Supreme Court vote Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson has begun courting senators on Capitol Hill, making her case for confirmation in private meetings as Democrats worked to move her nomination through the Senate within weeks The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022
Biden's past Supreme Court experience helped inform choice President Joe Biden knows better than anyone the unexpected turns a Supreme Court nomination can take after it lands on Capitol Hill The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022
Key Dem senator presses Biden for 'more urgency' on guns A leading Democratic senator is calling out President Joe Biden to show “more urgency” to address gun violence by executive action, as the prospects of legislation on Capitol Hill to pass gun control reforms remain slim The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
State of the Union live: Biden denounces ‘menacing’ Putin and vows to tackle inflation and Covid – as it happened President condemns Russia, outlines plans to deal with rising prices and promises ‘new moment’ in fight against coronavirus The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2022
Day In Day Out festival announces 2022 lineup likely to please old-school Capitol Hill Block Party fans SEATTLE — Among a certain group of Capitol Hill Block Partiers of yore, this year's stacked comeback lineup of au courant alt-pop singers, rappers and electronic artists was met with a degree of befuddlement, triggering several existential questions: Who are these people? Are we really this old? Do kids still… Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2022
Will Bunch: Right now, a US toddler is starving because of Senate cowards It was two years ago this month that a working single mom turned anti-poverty activist from Wheeling, West Virginia, named Amy Jo Hutchison sat before a U.S. House committee on Capitol Hill and tried to educate members of Congress about the relentless hard work of being poor in America in… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 22, 2022
Mic · Feb 17, 2022 Britney Spears says her manager helped create her conservatorship — and made millions off it A new court filing indicates that Tri Star Sports and Entertainment strategized with Jamie Spears, who owed money to the company at the time, to become co-conservators.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 Dear White Staffers is lifting the lid on the reality of life as a congressional staffer working on Capitol Hill A viral Instagram account that started as a feed of political memes is now lifting the lid on a lack of diversity and allegations of exploitation and abuse among staffers at Capitol Hill.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022 GOP scrutiny of Black districts may deepen after court move Civil rights activists worry that a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could embolden Republicans to take aim at splitting majority-Black districts and ultimately reduce Black voters’ influence on Capitol Hill
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 Dear White Staffers: Mystery Instagram account reveals dirty secrets of Congress ‘However bad people think the financial situation and treatment of Hill staffers is, it’s worse,’ aide says
Roll Call · Feb 3, 2022 Day after name change, Washington Commanders’ Snyder faces new allegations Owner Dan Snyder denied the accusations in a statement after ex-Washington football team employees shared their stories on Capitol Hill.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022 California senators confront Democrats over tech antitrust effort WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill to place parameters on the country's biggest tech companies has found new support in recent weeks, yet is dividing Democrats as they confront a long-held campaign pledge.
The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2022 Dignity in a Digital Age review: a congressman takes big tech to task Ro Khanna represents Silicon Valley and the best of Capitol Hill and wants to help. His aims are ambitious, his book necessary
Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2022 Amid hunger crisis, Biden urged to release frozen Afghan funds WASHINGTON — Calls are growing on Capitol Hill for the Biden administration to release some of the billions of dollars in seized Afghan financial assets the United States is keeping frozen.
Roll Call · Jan 20, 2022 House path toward bolstering stock rules is hazy - Roll Call Debate of whether tighter limitations on member stock trading has been a popular topic of late on Capitol Hill.