Policy · 116th Congress
Emails show internal agency confusion on family separations
A House Judiciary panel report on its probe of family separations found that the practice was questioned by HHS, which cared for the migrant kids
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Policy · 116th Congress
Schools weigh plans for rapid COVID-19 tests
Officials in some states are beginning to offer testing to students and teachers but are finessing how to determine who should be tested and how frequently.
Policy · 116th Congress
Interior OKs Tongass logging amid Alaska timber, petroleum push
The Trump administration lifted logging protections on the majority of the nearly 17-million-acre Tongass National Forest in Alaska, the latest step to give industry access to the state’s rugged and fragile wilderness.
Policy · 116th Congress
Facebook endorses Section 230 changes ahead of Senate hearing
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he would accept changes to Section 230, the law that shields social media companies from lawsuits
Policy · 116th Congress
Fintech experts divided on form for U.S. central digital currency
They agree that some form of digital payment system by the U.S. central bank is inevitable, but opinions diverge on the form it should take.
Policy · 116th Congress
Tech companies push for new software to break China’s 5G lead
New software and open radio access networks, instead of proprietary hardware, could allow the United States to compete with Chinese telecom companies in 5G.
Policy · 116th Congress
Top House tax writers unveil retirement savings proposal
House Ways and Means Committee leaders introduced a bipartisan collection of retirement savings incentives in a bill expected to see action in 2021.
Policy · 116th Congress
Without Senate-confirmed leaders, Interior rules may be at risk
A federal judge in Montana invalidated three land use rules saying, an acting director had served too long without Senate approval.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Abortion restrictions on the ballot in two states
Voters in Colorado and Louisiana face ballot initiatives on restricting abortion amid the national debate over the future of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Policy · 116th Congress
Ratcliffe’s warning on foreign interference with US voters provokes skepticism
Democrats disagree with intelligence chief that Iran was out to hurt Donald Trump with fake emails and videos sent to U.S. voters
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 trials risk excluding those most vulnerable to virus
The elderly and communities of color are at risk of being short-changed in participating in fast-paced clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
GOP not on board with Biden campaign’s use of Amtrak
Republicans ask if Biden's train charter burdened Amtrak after Democrats complained about Trump's use of the White House as a campaign and convention prop.
Policy · 116th Congress
Emissions exposure may increase COVID-19 mortality
There are indications that pollutants spewed out of tailpipes are making the people who breathe them at high levels more likely to die from COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
The Google antitrust lawsuit: Five key takeaways
The Justice Department is accusing Google of using anti-competitive business practices to maintain monopolies over its competitors.
Policy · 116th Congress
Five more states voting this fall on legalizing marijuana
Voters will decide next month whether to legalize recreational marijuana in four states, only one of which is reliably Democratic.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 legislation, postelection prep keep K Street busy
Possible change in White House and Congress means lobbying clients are evaluating whether they can reach people who will be running Washington next year.
Policy · 116th Congress
PPP plan falls short in Senate as hope for COVID-19 aid wanes
Democrats largely rejected the standalone bill, which would have authorized another round of forgivable small business loans, as a 'political stunt.'
Policy · 116th Congress
Justice Department files antitrust complaint against Google, alleging monopoly power
Attorneys general from 11 states join the government in a lawsuit over Google's dominance of online search and advertising
Policy · 116th Congress
Repealing Section 230 could have unintended consequences for Trump and conservatives
The assault on Twitter and Facebook by conservatives could, legal experts say, result in President Donald Trump being booted from social media.
Policy · 116th Congress
UK limit on cryptocurrency derivatives draws attention in US
The decision is fueling a debate over whether Washington could follow the move in London, especially if Democrat Joe Biden wins the presidency.