Policy · 116th Congress
Broad powers won’t make it easy for Biden to shift trade policy
Biden may find it hard to change course on trade policy because some Trump tariffs are popular and, in the case of China, part of a geopolitical rivalry.
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Policy · 116th Congress
FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccines would set off a scramble
The Trump administration's pledge to start shipping COVID-19 vaccines “within 24 hours” of approval will lead to a multi-step dash. Here's what to expect.
Policy · 116th Congress
Walden reflects on health policy as career in Congress ends
Congress still has the potential to move forward on health care issues, including a ban on surprise medical bills, says Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore.
Policy · 116th Congress
Drug touted by Trump may not alleviate pandemic’s toll on the poor
Federal officials plan to begin shipping thousands of doses of the monoclonal antibody drug used to treat President Trump, but while he promised it would be widely available for free, limited manufacturing may leave the drug from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals out of reach for most patients battling the coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
As top U.S. spy chief, Haines will face task of restoring trust
Avril Haines, a former deputy director of the CIA, would be the first woman director of national intelligence overseeing the 17 U.S. spy agencies.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden picks Kerry for Cabinet-level climate role
Kerry will be a special presidential envoy for climate, a role that does not require Senate confirmation, the president-elect’s transition team said Monday.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump pushes Supreme Court to let him reshape apportionment
White House lawyers go before the Supreme Court next week to defend a plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from census data used to apportion House seats.
Policy · 116th Congress
GM exits Trump fuel efficiency fight, backs electric future
Automaker withdraws from a Trump administration effort to end California’s right to set its own fuel efficiency standards.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden’s foreign policy nominees have long track records
Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan and Linda Thomas-Greenfield have years of experience in diplomacy and foreign affairs and are close to Joe Biden.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden picks Alejandro Mayorkas to head Homeland Security
A Cuban refugee and former Obama administration official, Alejandro Mayorkas would be the first Latino and immigrant to serve as Homeland Security chief.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden’s infrastructure challenge: Finding common ground
Finding bipartisan agreement on how to pay for infrastructure has stymied administration after administration.
Policy · 116th Congress
Virus vaccination timeline depends on variety of factors
There won't be enough supply in time for the public, other than potentially health care workers, to get a shot before the winter holidays.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census Bureau finds processing problems amid deadline sprint
The "processing anomolies" discovered while tabulating census data could jeopardize President Donald Trump’s Dec. 31 apportionment deadline
Policy · 116th Congress
Transition aide’s report on antitrust urges Biden action
A new report co-written by a Biden transition aide urges action to strengthen antitrust law. The report aligns with work by Democratis on House Judiciary.
Policy · 116th Congress
Farm support holds for Trump, but Biden may find inroads
Government aid shored up farm incomes in the past three years, presenting Biden with risks and opportunities in a voting bloc that preferred Trump
Policy · 116th Congress
SCOTUS may take up cases on abortion and LGBT rights
The Supreme Court, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett, could hear challenges related to abortion or religious liberty, and LGBT rights.
Policy · 116th Congress
Long-term care visitation policies vary as COVID-19 cases rise
Officials at long-term care facilities are struggling to strike a balance between controlling COVID-19 cases and providing quality of life.
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines make plans to return Boeing 737 Max to service
The FAA’s decision to end the 20-month grounding likely means at least one airline will begin flying passengers on the troubled jet before the end of 2020.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 tracking apps may get a boost from Biden’s task force
To curb the coronavirus, national coordination of contact tracing apps for smartphones developed with Apple and Google may be necessary.
Policy · 116th Congress
OK to change Section 230, Facebook and Twitter CEOs say, but how remains elusive
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey say they may go along with tweaks to their liability shield, but reject dropping it altogether.