Policy · 117th Congress
Bitcoin backers urge SEC to shift view on exchange-traded funds
Backers of bitcoin exchange traded funds hope SEC Chairman Gensler's experience researching the funds means he'll be willing to approve them.
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Podcasts · 117th Congress
The startup innovating the fintech of food stamps - Roll Call
The CEO of Propel talks about how his venture capital-backed startup is innovating how food stamp recipients manage their benefits.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Liberal groups pressing for voting, ethics overhaul undaunted by Manchin opposition
West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin's opposition in the Senate could doom the voting and ethics legislation known as the For the People Act.
Policy · 117th Congress
Justice Department proposes policies to address mass shootings
Administration officials have proposed a new rule Monday to more closely regulate pistols that have “stabilizing braces.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Assistant Chief Chad Thomas out at Capitol Police
Capitol Police Assistant Chief Chad Thomas, who had a key role in security preparations for Jan. 6, is leaving the department.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
After hitting pause, PACs begin to press play again
PACs that halted contributions after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot have started to give again, although totals are still lower than past cycles.
Policy · 117th Congress
Earmarks worth $5.7 billion return in highway bill slated for markup this week
The highway bill that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will mark up Wednesday will include $5.7 billion in earmarks.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration will defend law that denies benefits in Puerto Rico
Biden cited a DOJ practice of defending existing laws, and said Congress should write a law that extends the benefits to Puerto Rico.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Backed by Trump for Senate, Rep. Ted Budd bucked his White House on some votes
Senate GOP candidate opposed Trump-backed spending, pandemic relief bills and had a lower presidential support average than another candidate.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court limits green card path for TPS holders
Even with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), some immigrants can't pursue green cards if they first entered the US unlawfully, the court ruled.
Congress · 117th Congress
In massive House highway bill, climate is a common refrain
The legislation would make climate change and emissions reduction a goal of nearly every applicable federal transportation program
White House · 117th Congress
Biden OK with $300 unemployment supplement expiring
President Joe Biden said he is comfortable with a $300 per week federal unemployment benefit lapsing on Labor Day as scheduled.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Appropriators prepare for abortion funding fight - Roll Call
Democrats plan to remove the Hyde amendment from the House appropriations measure, igniting a battle with Republicans.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court poised to tackle green card path for TPS holders
A high court ruling could limit green cards for immigrants with Temporary Protected Status who originally entered the US illegally.
Congress · 117th Congress
House Democrats offer five-year, $547 billion highway bill
House Democrats introduced a five-year, $547 billion surface transportation bill that could be a key part of Biden’s infrastructure plan.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lack of data on diverse electorate tests pollsters, politicians
A historically diverse electorate turned up at polls in 2020, but party officials aren't sure how to best tap that potential source of voters
Policy · 117th Congress
Facebook continues Trump ban for two more years
Facebook could restore the former president's accounts in January 2023, but might extend the ban beyond if he is deemed a threat to safety
Congress · 117th Congress
With new Israeli government, Democrats may seek ‘reset’
Splits among Democrats over policy toward Israel and Palestine remain deep, but new government without Netanyahu could ease them temporarily.
Congress · 117th Congress
AOC Blanton under investigation for misusing government vehicle
Blanton is prohibited by agency rules from transporting non-official passengers in the architect of the Capitol car.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Why do Black American women die having babies? - Roll Call
Mary C. Curtis talks with Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith about Black maternal mortality and other racial health inequities.