Policy · 117th Congress
Congress, White House plan action on maternal health policies
The White House and Congress are seeking to build momentum on a policy solution to address rising rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccinating kids for COVID-19 poses additional challenges for officials
Leaving kids unvaccinated could lead to new, more dangerous virus mutations and slow down protections through herd immunity.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Singapore’s fintech chief breaks down Partior, its blockchain-based cross-border payments system - Roll Call
Sopnendu Mohanty, Singapore’s fintech chief, breaks down Partior, the "watershed" blockchain-based platform for cross-border payments.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration to reunite first group of migrant families
The first group of migrant families separated at the border under the Trump administration will be reunited this week — with more to follow.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats’ constituents would bear the brunt of Biden’s taxes
ANALYSIS — The pain from Biden’s tax proposals would be concentrated in Democratic strongholds like New York, California and Massachusetts.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democratic unity makes Biden’s ambition possible
ANALYSIS — Despite their narrow majorities in Congress, Democrats are sticking together on almost all votes, boding well for Biden’s agenda.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court considers scope of key provision in 2018 sentencing overhaul
Supreme Court hears case on a 2018 law that gave prisoners a chance to reduce long sentences for possessing smaller amounts of crack cocaine.
Policy · 117th Congress
Following backlash, Biden lifts refugee cap to 62,500
The White House will lift the cap to admit 62,500 refugees — from 15,000 — for the remaining five months of the current fiscal year.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
House hearing forced to recess as ‘Galaxy Quest,’ ‘Down Periscope’ play in background
As the meeting came to a close, no one addressed the 800-pound Thermian in the room. “I think this was a great hearing,” the chairwoman said.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats shut out of runoff in bid for open Texas seat
A runoff between two Republicans will fill the House vacancy caused by Rep. Ron Wright's death from complications of COVID-19.
Congress · 117th Congress
IG report: Architect of the Capitol staff unprepared for active shooter, riots
Failla’s review of AOC training in 2019 and 2020 found that it mostly focused on natural disasters and not on “ imminent security threats.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats urge end to labor practices they see rooted in racism
Some House Democrats say excluding domestic workers, farm laborers and tipped workers from labor protections is a practice rooted in racism.
Policy · 117th Congress
Sluggish visa program imperils Afghan partners as US withdraws
Lawmakers are sounding the alarm about a visa program for Afghans who helped U.S. troops — and may face danger from the Taliban once troops leave.
Opinion · 117th Congress
20 small steps to restore faith in American elections
20 small steps to restore faith in American elections - Opinion
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress poised to force historic change in military justice system
Supporters of fundamentally changing how the military handles sexual assault allegations say they have the votes to make their proposal law.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden administration to return Trump’s border wall money to Pentagon accounts
The Pentagon is canceling contracts for border wall construction that used funds diverted from other Defense Department accounts.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Biden goes even bigger on spending - Roll Call
President Joe Biden outlined his plan for spending big on key areas in his address to Congress, calling for over $4 trillion in new spending.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden’s border wall funding freeze under review
The Government Accountability Office will soon issue an opinion on the legality of Biden holding up more than $1 billion for the border wall.
Policy · 117th Congress
Health officials plan major research on COVID-19 long-haulers
The National Institutes of Health will award grants for studying the long-term effects of COVID-19 and patients experiencing “long COVID.”
White House · 117th Congress
Biden restricts travel from India amid calls for further U.S. aid to fight COVID-19
President Joe Biden has banned travel to India in light of its COVID-19 outbreak, and faces congressional pleas for more aid to the country.