Policy · 116th Congress
Sixth ICE detainee tests positive for COVID-19 as hunger strikes begin
A sixth person held in immigration detention has tested positive for COVID-19, while other detainees have taken to hunger strikes to protest conditions.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Unemployment claims surge as states await federal guidance
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Policy · 116th Congress
Naturalized citizens could be critical in this fall’s election
Immigrant voters may play a consequential role: Over 23 million U.S. citizens born abroad will be eligible to vote in the 2020 election.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA loosens blood donation restrictions in wake of COVID-19
New guidelines would decrease sexual deferrals to three months for three categories of individuals that have a greater potential of transmitting HIV.
Policy · 116th Congress
Less than 10 percent of the N95 masks requested have been received by 5 states
FEMA data shows states and the District of Columbia got few masks and other items from the fedeal government to deal with the coronavirus spread
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Policy · 116th Congress
Insurers call for federal fund to help coronavirus-impaired businesses
Mutual insurance and property casualty insurance industriy groups are seeking a federal business continuity fund to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Beef costs are up at stores, but futures are down. Senators want to know why
Grassley and other senators are wondering why prices are falling in the cattle markets, but beef prices are rising in the grocery stores.
Policy · 116th Congress
IG finds more ‘significant concerns’ with FBI surveillance of Trump campaign adviser
In December, the DOJ inspector general identified “significant concerns” with how the FBI handled applications to surveil the former Trump campaign adviser.
Congress · 116th Congress
DeWine’s quick response to coronavirus looks prescient now
Ohio Gov, Mike DeWine has had to make some tough, unpopular decisions in confronting coronavirus, but he has earned support from both sides of the aisle.
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.
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
Policy · 116th Congress
Small businesses can apply for forgivable COVID-19 loans Friday
The administration gives guidance to small businesses on how to borrow to meet payroll and other essential costs during the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Could coronavirus bring back infrastructure week?
President Donald Trump on Tuesday joined a growing chorus of lawmakers and lobbyists proposing massive spending on infrastructure.