Policy · 117th Congress
Federal courts boost request for judicial reinforcements
Federal court officials say a Supreme Court decision from 2020 has created a need for even more federal judges.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Debt ceiling bill stalls again in Senate as pressure grows
Senate Democrats began preparing to pass a stopgap funding measure to keep the government running separately from a debt limit suspension bill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Bill aims to codify federal cyber personnel rotation program
Amid myriad cyber threats, the U.S. government faces a shortage of experts and a “damaged” brand that hinders filling vacant jobs.
Policy · 117th Congress
SEC seen having clear case against Coinbase’s lending program
Legal experts say the SEC got it right when it decided that a lending program based on cryptocurrency falls under securities laws.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Budget reconciliation bill should not ignore community clinics
OPINION — For places hit hard by the pandemic, community clinics play a big role in improving the health of patients and the local economy.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers scramble for Plan B on stopgap funds, debt ceiling
Congress moved closer to a partial government shutdown after Senate Republicans blocked a temporary spending bill over their opposition to a debt limit suspension.
Congress · 117th Congress
GOP reconsiders retirement bill as Democrats push new mandate
Republican support for a bipartisan retirement bill is at risk, after Democrats unveiled more ambitious plans in their budget package.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration moves to reissue DACA after court ruling
A new proposal would recreate DACA, an Obama-era program that shields hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense policy bill aims to reduce training accidents
The annual defense policy bill has several provisions aimed at improving military training involving vehicle safety.
Congress · 117th Congress
House Democrats look for a sign from the Senate on budget bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has challenged Democrats to pass the bill or risk expiration of the law that authorizes highway and transit spending.
Congress · 117th Congress
Parsing the drama in the Senate over Biden’s nominations
To get through the backlog of Biden appointees, the only option for Democrats is to expect longer days and weeks ahead due to GOP roadblocks.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Rep. Karen Bass says Los Angeles ‘humanitarian emergency’ driving her to run for mayor
Six-term California Rep. Karen Bass, will run for mayor of Los Angeles next year, saying the city is facing a "humanitarian emergency."
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Texas releases draft map amid redistricting rush among states
Texas lawmakers released a draft congressional map critics say protects GOP incumbents; in Oregon, legislators gave their map final approval.
Congress · 117th Congress
Hawks have upper hand as Pentagon spending debate looms
There's bipartisan support in the House and Senate for a big defense budget increase, despite Democratic misgivings.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Stopgap funding faces uncertainty in Senate - Roll Call
The House passed a stopgap bill that would fund the government through Dec. 3, but it still needs to pass the evenly divided Senate.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Iowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley will run for eighth term
Longtime Iowa GOP Sen. Charles E. Grassley will run for an eighth term, giving Republicans one fewer open-seat race to navigate in 2022.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Disparities in clinical trials threaten African American lives
OPINION — The health care community must take steps to increase representation of minority groups in clinical trials.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration defends booster shot decision amid confusion
Permission for a third shot aligns leading public health agencies with the White House's goal of getting boosters to a majority of Americans.
Congress · 117th Congress
Blueberries, chickens and lamb-eat-lamb — Congressional Hits and Misses
Try not to miss the “shame” outside of the Capitol — yes, Reps. Debbie Dingell and Marjorie Taylor Greene had words on the Capitol steps.
Policy · 117th Congress
US clears encampment of Haitian migrants in Texas
According to the Department of Homeland Security, about 12,400 migrants were allowed to seek asylum; another 2,000 were sent back to Haiti.