News & Politics Does Eleanor Holmes Norton Still Have What It Takes to Fight for DC? The District’s only elected representative in Congress, the 87-year-old Norton has been advocating for DC for decades. As Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers meddle in city politics, can the “warrior on the Hill" keep pushing back? Congress, DC History, DC Statehood, Eleanor Holmes Norton | 5 days ago
News & Politics DC Kids Will Rally at the Capitol This Morning as Fix to District’s GOP-Imposed Budget Crisis Remains Elusive Can senators from Virginia and Maryland help? Congress, Budget, Government Shutdown, DC Government | 1 month ago
News & Politics What’s Going On With DC’s Sudden Budget Woes? Republicans' plan to avoid a shutdown could leave a $1 billion hole in the District. Congress, DC Government, Shutdown | 1 month ago
News & Politics A Quick History of the Senate’s Candy Desk What’s the deal with this sweet tradition? Capital Comment, Congress, Candy | 1 month ago
News & Politics Should Congress Have to Live Together? A long-shot proposal would build a lawmaker community. Capital Comment, Congress | 2 months ago
News & Politics Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s Way Through Facing what she calls “Parkinson’s on steroids,” the Virginia Congresswoman is leaving the House on her terms. Congress, Disability, Jennifer Wexton | 3 months ago
News & Politics 5 Things to Know About John Thune, the New Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's replacement is a GOP institution, Trump frenemy, and Doobie Brothers fan. Congress, Republicans, US Senate, John Thune | 5 months ago
News & Politics Could Trump’s Second Term Spell the End of Home Rule in DC? Local pols worry that GOP control of Capitol Hill could be disastrous for District self-governance. Donald Trump, Congress, Republicans, DC Government | 5 months ago
News & Politics Mary Peltola Has Carved Out Her Own Space in Washington Alaska’s first Native representative never expected to win a congressional seat. Through personal tragedy, partisan gridlock, and a challenging reelection race, she has worked to find her place in Washington. Congress, Native American | 6 months ago
News & Politics For Two Women Obsessed With Scandal, a Podcast About Crime and Congress Was the Perfect Outlet Harley Adsit and Sarah Geary produce "Crime in Congress" in a makeshift recording studio in a Southeast DC home. Congress, Podcasts | 6 months ago
A Quick History of the Senate’s Candy Desk