Oversight
Overhaul Federal Permitting as Part of the Debt Limit Deal? Not as Easy as It Sounds.
Time is running out for a deal on permitting legislation to be included in a debt limit bill.
Oversight
Denver Airport CEO Withdraws as FAA Nominee after Opposition by U.S. Senate GOP
Republicans, especially U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, that oversaw Phil Washington’s nomination criticized him for lack of aviation experience
Oversight
Senate Democrats Back FAA Nominee, Despite GOP Objections at Confirmation Hearing
Committee’s confirmation hearing for Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport, came more than seven months after Biden first nominated him
Oversight
House GOP Would Make It Easier for Feds to Give Public Lands Away to States
House Republicans had an identical rule when they controlled the chamber from 2017 to 2019.
Oversight
House Jan. 6 Panel Refers Trump for Criminal Charges, Including Inciting Insurrection
Committee says Trump associates, including attorneys Eastman, Chesebro and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, likely also played criminal roles
Employee Policy
Trump: Subpoenaed from Jan. 6 panel as ‘Central Cause’ of Capitol insurrection
Cheney: Committee is also considering criminal referrals for ‘multiple individuals,’ recommending legislative proposals to guard against similar attack in the future
Oversight
Trump to Be Subpoenaed by Jan. 6 Panel as the ‘Central Cause’ of Capitol Insurrection
Cheney: Committee will consider criminal referrals for ‘multiple individuals,’ recommend legislative proposals to guard against similar attack in the future
Management
Confronting History, Congress Studies Addition of Lynching Sites to National Park System
U.S. House considering bill that would put lynching sites in western Tennessee on track to become part of Park Service
Oversight
Justice Department to Appeal Trump Special Master Order
Government prosecutors ask U.S. District Judge Cannon not to force them to hand over classified records seized in Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago while appeal is pending
Management