Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court treads back into birth control coverage debate
The Supreme Court appeared split over the future of two Trump administration rules that advocates worry could limit access to contraception.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Once locked out of some SBA loans, agriculture now has edge
The SBA is putting agriculture at the front of the line for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, raising objections from the travel industry.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House weighs ending its coronavirus task force
Discussions have begun on how to wind down the coronovirus task force that coordinates the Trump administration's response to the global pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump health official files whistleblower complaint, citing cronyism in COVID-19 response
HHS official alleges that his supervisors downplayed COVID-19 warnings and touted treatments that weren't scientifically proved.
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats doubt Trump attorney can give independent oversight
Brian Miller, a Trump attorney, met skepticism from Senate Democrats about his ability to independently oversee pandemic spending
Policy · 116th Congress
Antitrust hawks take on Big Tech as pandemic persists
Lawmakers from left and right are aiming their anti-trust guns at Silicon Valley as tech companies do well in the coronavirus economy while others do not
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court to hear significant birth control coverage case
The high court, which is more conservative than in the past, will decide whether employers can stop covering birth control.
Policy · 116th Congress
From robo-advisers to cashless society, fintech vexes Congress
The Congressional Research Service issued a report cataloging the effects of financial technology in the securities and banking industries.
Policy · 116th Congress
DOJ hiring changes may help Trump’s plan to curb immigration
New DOJ documents show shortened hiring timelines and suggest preference given to judges with records of rulings against immigrants.
Policy · 116th Congress
Going viral at the Pentagon
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pentagon’s role in waging this different kind of war could grow, experts say.
Policy · 116th Congress
$8 billion raised in global coronavirus vaccine drive, as US skips effort
A European Union fundraising drive to support treatments and vaccines for the coronavirus raised $8 billion despite a lack of involvement by the U.S.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA pushes COVID-19 antibody test makers to improve quality
The agency announced that antibody test developers must meet higher quality standards and seek authorization in order to keep their tests on the market.
Policy · 116th Congress
US military poised for post-pandemic shift
COVID-19 has torn apart U.S. society so much that it is redefining national security, defense and what constitutes a threat, experts say.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court sails through first online oral argument
The Supreme Court made history on Monday as thousands tuned in for live oral arguments, even as the chief justice attempted to keep it business as usual.
Policy · 116th Congress
Carnival plans Aug. 1 cruise launches as lawmakers investigate
Carnival plans to launch eight cruise ships on Aug. 1 after House Democrats say they want to investigate 'fertile breeding ground for infectious diseases'
Policy · 116th Congress
Live and online: Supreme Court breaks new ground this week
The Supreme Court on Monday will hold oral arguments for the first time via telephone so that anyone will be able to hear them live.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census Bureau to restart operations in rural areas of country
Field operations for the 2020 count were suspended in March - and had been suspended through early June - amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Critics see politics as small lenders get assist in small-business relief
The favoring of small lenders during the PPP’s second round has led some to accuse the administration of playing reelection politics.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA allows drug to be used for COVID-19 on an emergency basis
With no other alternatives approved, the Trump administration allows doctors to treat patients with severe disease with remdesivir
Policy · 116th Congress
Fed change allows oil companies to qualify for recovery loans
Fed change allows oil companies to qualify for recovery loans - Coronavirus