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Congressional reporter George Cahlink has nearly two decades of experience covering Capitol Hill and federal agencies. Most recently, he spent 10 years at CQ Roll Call in several editing and writing positions. He also covered the Defense Department as a staff writer for Government Executive magazine, a job that included stints as an embedded reporter in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Kosovo. He got his start in journalism at the Eagle Times and Argus Champion newspapers in New Hampshire. He has won national and regional reporting awards for his work and is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University.
A divided Senate today confirmed President Trump's pick to be the government's top advocate in arguing administration policies before the Supreme Court. The chamber confirmed Noel Francisco for solicitor general 50-47.
Leaders of key House and Senate committees are scrutinizing the recent rash of hurricanes and wildfires for policy lessons and potential legislation.
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. — Supporters say Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden's approach reflects the mix of mainstream conservatism and dealmaking that has defined his nearly 20 years in the House.
Even as green groups derided a spending package that passed the House yesterday over its cuts to environmental agencies and programs, lawmakers from both parties say the omnibus is likely to change in year-end funding negotiations with the Senate.
The House today approved a wide-ranging fiscal 2018 spending package that makes cuts in funding to U.S. EPA and the Interior Department, among other agencies, while adding several policy provisions aimed at limiting Obama-era environmental and energy policies.