Category: House of Representatives

The House oversight committee will investigate Republican complaints about banks.

Venture capital and cryptocurrency companies have claimed that they are subject to politically motivated discrimination, though the banks firmly deny that.
TikTok Ban Behind Fire Set at a Mall With Congressman’s Office, Police Say

No one was injured. The building, which includes a district office of a Wisconsin congressman who has been a critic of TikTok, sustained moderate damage in the fire on Sunday.
What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal

Rules for a $7,500 tax break for electric vehicle purchases and leases recently changed, but more far-reaching changes are expected when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
Tax Cuts or the Border? Republicans Wrestle Over Trump’s Priorities.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has waffled on his preferences for how his party tackles his agenda, adding to the uncertainty for Republicans.
The Shutdown Crisis Leads to Questions About Who Is in Charge

Donald Trump has yet to take office but the president-elect and Elon Musk are already influencing policy, putting the federal government hours away from a shut down.
Trump Tossed a Debt Limit Grenade Into Spending Talks. Here’s Why.

President-elect Donald J. Trump was forced to negotiate with Democrats over the borrowing cap during his first term.
Congress Is Poised to Delay Again on Farm Bill, Leaving Families in Limbo

The agriculture and nutrition measure was last updated in 2018 and originally expired two years ago. Farmers fear the Trump administration’s priorities will eclipse theirs next year.
Republicans Ponder: What if the Trump Tax Cuts Cost Nothing?

Some in the party are considering alternative ways of assessing the federal budget as they prepare to extend temporary tax cuts passed in 2017.
House Committee Targets Chip Technology Firms for China Ties

It requested information from a handful of firms that make chip manufacturing possible about their commercial ties to China.
U.S. Moves to Block a Popular Tariff-Free Path for Chinese Goods

The Biden administration said it would clamp down on billions of dollars in small-dollar imports that ship directly to consumers.
Veterans and Lawmakers Lobby for Approval of MDMA Therapy

The F.D.A. is poised to rule on the therapeutic use of the club drug Ecstasy, a potential watershed moment in the nascent field of psychedelic medicine.
Senate Passes Child Online Safety Bill, Sending It to an Uncertain House Fate

The legislation would impose stricter privacy rules and safeguards for children on the internet and social media, but concerns about free speech and fierce industry lobbying pose challenges.