Policy · 116th Congress
Defense industry on sidelines, for now, during pandemic fight
The federal government has not asked the sprawling defense industrial base to switch over to make products directly related to dealing with coronavirus.
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Policy · 116th Congress
After delay, Florida Gov. DeSantis issues stay-at-home order
After resisting pressure to take statewide action, Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for the state.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
There are just 13 GOP women in the House. That may not change
The easiest way way to boost the number of GOP women in the House would be to nominate them when safe seats open up, but that does not seem to be happening.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals plan ventilator substitutes as shortage looms
Anticipating a shortage of ventilators, hospitals are eyeing unusual workarounds for patients in a sign of how scarce the breathing machines have become.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 4/1 - Roll Call
As the pandemic washes across the nation, Washington continues to try figure out ways to alleviate the strain imposed by COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump to meet with oil industry as stockpiles near overflow
The oil industry says it is running out of space to store its product as Americans drive less and a production dispute floods the market.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
How ‘Tiger King’ wooed Congress before it was ‘Tiger King’
Netflix’s “Tiger King,” the not-so-guilty pleasure everyone seems to be talking about, has a history with Congress that goes way back.
Congress · 116th Congress
Top money manager has companies scrambling to act on climate
Elizabeth Warren and other Senate Democrats are pressing the world’s largest money manager to take greater action to confront climate change.
Policy · 116th Congress
At the state level, no shortage of COVID-19 policies or spats
States’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have created a patchwork of policies and, in some states, opportunities for intrastate political skirmishes.
Congress · 116th Congress
COVID-19 fight boosted by Defense Production Act, but how does it work?
Thanks to the Defense Production Act, General Motors won't prioritize making cars but ventilators to combat COVID-19 instead. But how does the DPA work?
Podcasts · 116th Congress
What happens to the appropriations process now? - Roll Call
COVID-19 stimulus has taken priority in congress. What happens to routine appropriations work when lawmakers are remote and a pandemic rages on?
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What happened to the ‘rally around the flag’ effect
National crises usually produce a "rally around the flag" effect that benefits presidents. In the case of Donald Trump, that is not quite happening.
Policy · 116th Congress
Navy removing more sailors from stricken aircraft carrier
USS Theodore Roosevelt, currently making a port visit in Guam, has been hit with nearly 100 COVID-19 infections and counting.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi calls on Republicans to negotiate on phase four coronavirus recovery
Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Republicans to join Democrats to get a fourth coronavirus response package ready for when Congress returns.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/31 - Roll Call
Tonight, we bring you the latest on health policy and explain how restrictions have been eased to allow more venues to transform into makeshift hospitals.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pandemic dampens ‘Census Day’ as counting further delayed
April 1, or "Census Day," was supposed to kick off the Census Bureau's in-person counting and outreach efforts. Coronavirus has thwarted those plans.
Congress · 116th Congress
Final rule on fuel economy rollback opens door for lawsuits
The administration finalizes a vehicle emissions relaxation that is on a collision course with California and other states that want tougher standards.
Congress · 116th Congress
Two Capitol Police officers have tested positive for coronavirus
Two Capitol Police officers have tested positive for novel coronavirus, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Policy · 116th Congress
Blockchain could transform supply chains, aid in COVID-19 fight
Advocates of blockchain say the distributed ledger technology could help locate vital supplies, a potential that could prove useful in fighting a pandemic
Opinion · 116th Congress
We can’t fight the coronavirus pandemic with a nursing shortage
Opinion — For the U.S. to contain the coronavirus and treat the millions who will likely get infected, Congress must act quickly on our nursing shortage.