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Democratic and GOP women announce ‘partnership’ to address sexual misconduct 

As some worry that an uproar over sexual misconduct in Congress will pass without meaningful change, House members announced a “bipartisan partnership” Wednesday. The goal is to “identify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivors,” according to a news release. Reps. Teresa…

Roll Call · May 13

Report sexual misconduct? It’s not that simple, staffers say

Almost a decade after a workplace harassment overhaul on Capitol Hill, staffers aren’t fully comfortable reporting misconduct — that is, if they even know where to turn, a range of lawmakers and aides told Roll Call. Congress should finish the job it started during the #MeToo era, several said, especially…

Roll Call · Apr 28

Congress has been slow on AI. This staffer tried his own thing

Zachary Florman thinks Congress should be thinking about AI more. The problem? The institution has been slow to adapt and has a lot on its plate already, he says.  After a legislative assistant in his office asked if there was a way to track when the House clerk announces which…

Roll Call · Apr 28

Kennedy returns to Capitol Hill with clout diminished

Kennedy is expected to face a gauntlet of questions about vaccines, autism and other hot-button issues.

Axios · Apr 16

In Congress, ‘see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil’

Two congressmen whose staff members accused them of sexual misconduct resigned Tuesday, leaving calls for reform and accountability in their wake.  Now, House veterans and victim advocates warn the departure of Reps. Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas won’t — and shouldn’t — be the end of Congress’s…

Roll Call · Apr 14

Tariff Refunds on the Way? What Seniors Can Expect for Their Retirement

Possible tariff refunds could affect retirement budgets by easing everyday costs for seniors. Here’s how refunds could impact fixed incomes.

GOBankingRates · Apr 6

Wrap-up: Senate not done yet

Senators are sticking around Washington this weekend after a busy week on the Hill highlighted partisan divides, intraparty friction and growing tension between the two chambers. One thing is clear — everyone is ready for spring break. The Senate has largely been wrapped up in an extended debate on the…

Roll Call · Mar 20

White House eyes Friday rollout for AI framework

The White House is expected to send Congress its ideas for regulating AI on Friday, sources familiar with the matter told Axios.

Axios · Mar 19

For former Rep. Joe Crowley, St. Patrick’s is a holiday with personal meaning - Roll Call

Joe Crowley was deeply involved in Irish issues at the local level in Queens, in the New York legislature and in Congress.

Roll Call · Mar 17

Republican senator says Stephen Miller is ‘out of his depth’ in Trump’s White House

Tillis blames Miller for embarrassing White House with tough talk about Greenland and immigration conspiracies

The Independent UK · Mar 8