Birds on the Hill: why Congress can invite animals (or anyone else) to a hearing
The right of Congress to hold briefings is not written into the Constitution, but it was brought up at the 1787 Constitutional Convention by delegate George Mason who insisted that members of Congress had “inquisitory powers.”
A Short History of the Immigration Fight That Built—and Still Divides—America
Congress has been making immigration policies since 1790. Current immigration actions have come from the executive branch.
What’s a Whip?
Whips may have the most difficult job in Congress: keeping track of members and their votes.
Episode 17: The Rayburn Garage
Don’t park your car in the Rayburn Garage…unless you don’t mind getting it washed several times a week.
Protesting 101
People have peacefully protested outside the U.S. Capitol since 1894. What are the rules?
Episode 5: Eagles Everywhere
Is that a dead bird on top of the head of Freedom, atop the Capitol?