CQ Magazine

Cover Story

2020 Legislative Preview: Many obstacles to accomplishments

There is no shortage of work to be done in the second session of the 116th Congress, yet there is almost no hope on big issues at the top of voters’ minds. Full Story

Also in This Issue

Fourth-year highs and lows

Appropriations

Taxes

Defense Authorization

Defense Spending

Election Security

Data Privacy

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

Modernization of Congress

Financial Services

Legal Affairs

Violence Against Women Act

CQ Now
In the Spotlight: Elissa Slotkin New law aims to prevent terrorism while rejecting a military-first approach Looking to make a statement on snail mail Fears that anti-bullying efforts could lead to more bullying Territories play chicken with cockfighting ban

Influencers
Immigrant advocate Elora Mukherjee leads legal charge against Trump's border policies Capitol comings and goings

Capitol Wrap
Getting to the bottom of an empty wall mystery in the Senate Celebrating teens has become a rarity in Congress Can you find Iran on a map? You're better than most.

Performance Review
Some Democrats are not on board with expanding child tax credits

Features
Past work in national security empowers a group of freshman Democrats An agonizing dispute among terror victims

Commentary
We the People: Even after a perfect storm, Trump could be a survivor

Vote Report
Anatomy of a Vote: Ball moves to Senate's court on war powers

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PDF format Performance Review: No Kid Stuff

PDF format Anatomy of a Vote: War Powers Resolution

PDF format Top Votes in the Senate

PDF format Top Votes in the House

PDF format Capitol Wrap