Category: Washington Updates

Senator Manchin Announces He Will Not Run for Re-Election

On Thursday, November 9, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced in a video message to constituents that he would not seek re-election to the United States Senate. The decision...

How to Access Federal Funding Opportunities

The federal government gives billions in discretionary funding to state and local governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations every year. Finding federal funding for your industry can be a complex process,...

Mike Johnson (LA) Ascends to Speaker of the House

In a vote on Wednesday October 25th, Mike Johnson was unanimously elected Speaker of the House by the Republican Caucus, receiving 220 votes. Johnson succeeds Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after nearly three...

Biden Administration Eases Oil Sanctions on Venezuela After Election Negotiations

On Wednesday, October 18th the Biden Administration announced that it is easing sanctions against companies that trade oil produced in Venezuela or invest in its oil industry. The United States...

A Very Dangerous Time For America To Be Without One Of Its Leaders

On Thursday, October 12, Rep. Steve Scalise withdrew his name for consideration as speaker of the House. Scalise had won the nomination for Speaker Republican conference approval 113-99 (212 total)...

Speaker Showdown: Race Consolidates to Two Candidates

House Republicans – aided by a Democratic caucus united in opposition to the Republican majority – have sacked Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-20) as Speaker of the House. This is the...

A Case for Granting a Tin Plate Steel Exclusion from Section 232 Tariffs in the 2023 Farm Bill

Constitution Partners has written extensively on the dire straits the U.S. food and agriculture sector finds itself in. This piece explored policy failures that have exacerbated food insecurity and led...

Speaker McCarthy Ousted in Far-Right Republican Coup

House Republicans – aided by a Democratic caucus united in opposition to the Republican majority – have sacked Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-20) as Speaker of the House. This is the...

Government Shutdown Averted in ‘Clean’ CR Until Nov. 17

A government shutdown was avoided with hours to spare Saturday evening after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-20) changed course and put forward a continuing resolution (CR) that funds the federal...

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