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What to Know in Washington: House Democrats Face Potential Rift
A decision by House Democratic leaders to hold a vote on an anti-Semitism resolution that indirectly rebukes one of their own members, Ilhan Omar, has drawn the ire of her allies, threatening to open a generational rift in the party.
What to Know in Washington: Will the Mueller Report Stay Secret?
Democratic leaders say they’ll subpoena the special counsel’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, as well as the evidence underlying it, if Attorney General William Barr declines to hand it over to Congress. If Barr balks at the subpoena, the legislators say, they’ll sue to enforce it.
What to Know in Washington: Where Democrats’ Dreams Go to Die
Some Democrats are sounding warnings about the expectations being raised among the progressive voting base that helped the party gain control of the House and who’ll be crucial to any chances of winning the White House.
Market for Contracted Aircraft Maintenance Will Take Off
The U.S. Air Force spends about $3.6 billion a year on contractors to maintain thousands of aircraft. That amount could grow significantly as the fleet expands and planes age, increasing maintenance demands.
What to Know in Washington: Summit Ends as U.S. Demands Rejected
President Donald Trump flew halfway around the world for his hastily arranged second summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, betting that his personal diplomacy could overcome sticking points both sides have known about for years. Now he’s coming home empty-handed. The collapse of talks in Hanoi exposed just how far apart the adversaries are, [...
What to Know in Washington: Cohen Takes Aim at Trump in Hearing
“I am ashamed because I know what Mr. Trump is,” Cohen intends to tell the committee at a public hearing today, about the man who he once said he’d take a bullet for. “He is a racist. He is a conman. He is a cheat,” Cohen said in the prepared testimony.
DHS Unveils Enterprise Multi-Vendor, Multi-Cloud Strategy
The Department of Homeland Security will embark on a 10-year, enterprise-wide cloud computing initiative to modernize its technology infrastructure and improve its cybersecurity posture, according to a Feb. 19 announcement.
Embattled VA Health Care System May Merge With Pentagon’s (1)
The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are considering a joint contract for medical professionals that could serve both departments.
What to Know in Washington: Border Deal Will Turn on Trump’s OK
Democrats and Republicans in Congress salvaged an agreement on border security spending that depends on President Donald Trump accepting less than he’s been demanding for money to build a wall to avert another government shutdown.
No Experience Required as 18 Freshmen Lead House Subcommittees
House freshmen harvested a bumper crop of 18 subcommittee chairs as Democratic leaders face pressure to give opportunities to the newcomers who put them in the majority.