Congress · 117th Congress
The Senate’s treaty oversight has atrophied just as it’s needed most
ANALYSIS – The partisan divide on foreign policy has allowed presidents to gain more control over international treaties and agreements.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court backs Congress on Puerto Rico resident benefits
The 8-1 decision keeps Puerto Rico residents from receiving Supplemental Security Income for aged, blind and disabled individuals.
Policy · 117th Congress
Climate must be about risk, not politics, insurance leader says
Climate change should be assessed according to its risks rather than be polarized around politics, a top industry official says.
Policy · 117th Congress
Program to allow Americans to sponsor displaced Ukrainians
The Biden administration announced a program Thursday to allow Americans to sponsor Ukrainians for temporary admission to the U.S.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers, advocates hopeful for more bills to curb maternal deaths
Efforts are underway by lawmakers and the Biden administration to reverse a rise in maternal health disparities, including among Black women.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC aims to appeal mask mandate ruling
The CDC asked the Justice Department to appeal a judge's decision striking the mask mandate on public transportation.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration moves to ease student loan debt burden
Changes are estimated to forgive student loans for 40,000 borrowers immediately, but some Democrats want Biden to go much farther.
Policy · 117th Congress
Stars align for fintech, but regulators are wary of dangerous risks
Celebrity endorsements are making fintech part of popular culture but regulators are moving cautiously to avoid dangerous risks.
Policy · 117th Congress
Better watch your speed, watchdog and others tell a flush Amtrak
Amtrak has the wind at its back with federal funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law, but turbulence may be around the bend.
Policy · 117th Congress
Federal judge overturns travel mask mandate
A federal judge in Florida ruled against the administration’s mask mandate for passengers on airlines and public transit Monday.
Policy · 117th Congress
More Ukrainians to receive immigration protections
Ukrainians who entered the U.S. by April 11 can apply for deportation protection, more than a month longer than a previous deadline.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration offers protection to Cameroonians
People from Cameroon living in the U.S. as of April 14 will be protected from deportation and eligible to work legally for 18 months.
Policy · 117th Congress
Report: FEMA reimbursed ineligible COVID-19 funeral expenses
A funeral assistance program for COVID-19 victims reimbursed families for some ineligible expenses like flowers, catering and transportation.
Policy · 117th Congress
Agencies announce plans for more equity in federal programs
The Biden administration pledged to open federal programs to more people and reduce racial disparities caused by government decisions.
Congress · 117th Congress
Census undercount risks funding for Native American reservations
Native Americans on reservations face another decade of underfunding from federal programs because thousands weren't counted in the census.
Congress · 117th Congress
Park Police, Secret Service reach settlement over 2020 protests
U.S. Park Police and Secret Service agreed to a settlement tied to the violent clearing of protestors from near the White House on June 1, 2020, federal prosecutors said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Outlook poses tough questions for next steps on COVID-19 vaccines
Health care officials face tough questions as they set policy to deal with the next phase of the pandemic and try to get the messaging right.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress aims for next step to safeguard critical infrastructure
Lawmakers are looking to boost the U.S. government's ability to safeguard from devastating cyberattacks on vital infrastructure sectors.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden scores points in Midwest with ethanol announcement
Corn-state lawmakers cheered the administration’s decision to allow year-round sale of gasoline with up to 15 percent ethanol content.
Policy · 117th Congress
Chinese and Russian ambitions in space pose threat, Pentagon warns
China and Russia are increasing their capacities to threaten the United States from space, according to a new Pentagon report.