Policy · 116th Congress
ICE scales back immigration arrests amid coronavirus outbreak
Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that, due to COVID-19, it would only target those who present public safety risks or have criminal records.
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Policy · 116th Congress
In memo, Rep. Maxine Waters lists stimulus priorities, ignoring industries
Monthly payments to most individuals are among the ideas listed in the House Financial Services chairwoman's informal proposal
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals ask for money as officials urge delays in elective procedures
Hospitals ask for money as officials urge delays in elective procedures - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump announces more border closures to combat coronavirus
Trump announces more border closures to combat coronavirus - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Concerns grow about coronavirus spreading in prisons
Criminal justice and civil rights groups want the government to take action to protect the COVID-19 virus from spreading to the nation’s jails and prisons.
Policy · 116th Congress
Public health experts worry about spread of COVID-19 misinformation
Some worry that false or even dangerous information about what can protect individuals during the global pandemic is being disseminated at an alarming rate.
Policy · 116th Congress
Murray, others urge sick leave in future coronavirus bill
The Washington senator and others said the next relief legislation must have such provisions in order to win Democratic support.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘Shutdown of travel’ seen as White House, Congress plan rescues
Wednesday brought a new wave of announcements from the transportation sector as airports warned of defaults on bonds and automakers suspended operations
Policy · 116th Congress
Business group finds coronavirus disrupting supplies in South China
An American-Chinese business group says the supply disruptions in South China caused by the coronavirus could last longer than the pandemic itself.
Policy · 116th Congress
Nurses, doctors exposed to COVID-19 who miss work may lose their job under aid bill
Hospitals, and other facilities could deny leave to nurses and other workers, even if they’re exposed, because of coronavirus-related emergencies.
Policy · 116th Congress
Farm group warns of ‘bare shelves’ without expedited work visas
Farm group warns of 'bare shelves' without expedited work visas - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC suggests nurses use bandanas, scarves during face mask shortage
The CDC says that option should be used “as a last resort” when the hospital nearly depletes its supply and experiences a crush of COVID-19 patients.
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration authorities hit pause amid coronavirus concerns
The Trump administration is closing immigration offices, canceling in-person check-ins with undocumented immigrants, and scaling back court hearings.
Policy · 116th Congress
Shortage of supplies for virus leads Trump to invoke war powers
The Defense Production Act of 1950 gives the president broad powers to require manufacturers to boost production of critical supplies and equipment.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
HBO film reveals major gaps in 2020 US election systems
Compared with 2016, US election system is more vulnerable to remote attack, said Harri Hursti, a Finnish computer programmer and ethical hacker.
Policy · 116th Congress
Defense contractors are unlikely to pivot to coronavirus response
Technically, defense contractors could shift production toward badly needed medical equipment, but experts say that's easier said than done.
Policy · 116th Congress
Treasury, Fed take new actions to bolster lending during pandemic
The Fed has taken a series of steps since the COVID-19 disease began to spread to provide liquidity to markets and to encourage bank lending
Congress · 116th Congress
Mnuchin: White House plan will inject $1 trillion into economy
Treasury Secretary said the massive stimulus package the Trump administration is proposing would pump $1 trillion into the coronavirus-ravaged U.S. economy.
Policy · 116th Congress
Foes of smoke-flavoring ban unmoved by high rate of lung-cancer deaths
None of the representatives of the 10 House districts with the most lung cancer deaths voted for the bill to ban flavored smoking and vaping products.
Policy · 116th Congress
New aid request adds to coronavirus response price tag
The White House sent a $45.8 billion supplemental spending request to Congress on Tuesday night to bolster the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.