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Defense: Breaking down Pentagon proposals to curb white supremacists in military
Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told CQ Roll Call that he'll be proposing a bill Thursday to codify the Pentagon recommendations for preventing white supremacists from enlisting in the military. Listen to reporter John Donnelly for more on the report. Learn
Immigration: Visa programs face tougher road in upcoming overhaul proposal
Democratic lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation later this week to overhaul the immigration system. CQ Roll Call immigration reporter Suzanne Monyak reports on what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Budget deep dive: Teeing up COVID-19 relief package for debate next week
The House Budget Committee is set to assemble the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package this week through the budget reconciliation process. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak discuss the latest around the relief measure and look ahead to oth
Fintech Beat: Silicon Valley Bank on financing startups, ESG and the future of risk
Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker and top lawyer Michael Zuckert join Fintech Beat along with Kate Waldock and YeshaYadav to discuss the ins and outs of one of the most influential banks in the innovation economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Immigration: Border crossings on the rise
The latest data on border arrests show an increase last month, raising concerns that more asylum seekers and immigrant-hopefuls are heading to the border now that President Biden is in office. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports. Learn more about your a
Equal Time: What's next on immigration, an issue that's personal, political -- and complicated
Immigration policy is one of President Biden's top priorities. He has signed five executive orders and issued another four statements and proclamations — in less than two weeks — that include: upping the annual number of refugees allowed into the country
Political Theater: Political Theater goes to 'The Circus'
Showtime’s political documentary series “The Circus” wants to capture, in the words of co-host John Heilemann, the “big, giant chaotic, nightmarish stew” of our politics. At Political Theater, we’re pretty down with that. Heilemann and co-host Jennifer Pa
Environment: Biden's choice to head EPA advances to Senate floor
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted Tuesday to advance Michael Regan, President Joe Biden's nominee for EPA administrator, to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. CQ Roll Call's Joseph Morton reports. Learn more about your ad choi
Lobbying: K Street uses its muscle to try to open schools
Parents with advocacy chops are tapping into their political prowess to get schools in the DC area to open their doors to students. CQ Roll Call's Kate Ackley reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Budget deep dive: House Democrats tinker with $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
House Democrats are barreling ahead with the budget reconciliation process, with committees spending the week marking up their portions of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. But major changes are coming — with tax rebate checks aime