While many races have yet to be called and control of both the House and Senate hang in the balance, Democrats have managed to avoid a red wave and defied conventional wisdom about midterm elections, an unpopular president, and a struggling economy. Here’s our analysis of how the midterm elections will impact committees in the 118th Congress.
Read MoreWith 99 days until November 3, Vice President Joe Biden maintains a healthy lead over President Donald Trump, both nationally and in many of the key swing states. Democrats are running away with races for seats in the House of Representatives and have become fiercely competitive in contests for control of the Senate. At this moment, unified Democratic control of the Federal Government seems like a real possibility, if not likely, come January. Less than 100 days out from Election Day, a number of issues are on the forefront of voters’ minds.
Read MoreSince the Election Day countdown is now in the double digits, as is our tradition, we have been taking a close look at how the composition of the House and Senate, and more specifically, committee membership and leadership, may change in the 117th Congress.
Read MoreThe onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year has thrown into disarray many of the legislative priorities Congress was hoping to tackle by year’s end. Since March, Congress has shifted its attention almost entirely to mitigating the impact of the virus, passing a series of packages aimed at bolstering support to those directly dealing with the outbreak, and to aid individuals and businesses experiencing financial hardship. As state economies gradually reopen, Congress has continued negotiations on additional COVID-oriented relief bills. It has also resumed consideration of “must pass” legislative vehicles, such as the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) appropriations, and a surface transportation reauthorization bill. Other timely measures, such as police reform, have also received attention.
Read MoreThe coronavirus epidemic presented new challenges for law enforcement officers when community transmission sped up in mid-March. Tensions between police and communities of color that they patrol have risen since then and were elevated even before the death of George Floyd and the resulting civil unrest. These recent events, coupled with ongoing efforts to respond to the pandemic, have resulted in demand for policy reforms.
Read MoreHere we are 150 days before Election Day and in the middle of a pandemic, economic downturn, and serious social unrest. These are the major factors that will influence the ongoing campaign for the November 2020 elections. The Senate and the Presidency are up for grabs, and either party could feasibly walk away claiming victory.
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