Policy · 117th Congress
US, allies to release oil from reserves to stabilize markets
The U.S. and 30 other oil-producing nations will release 60 million barrels of oil from their reserves to stabilize the global energy market.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Justice Department expands effort to tackle tech-enabled threats
The Justice Department is expanding its effort to prevent and counter foreign tech-enabled threats beyond China.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan calls mounting for Ukrainian immigrant protections
Dozens of Senate and House members are pressing the Biden administration to give Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainian nationals.Â
Congress · 117th Congress
Unimpressed with post office banking trial, backers eye new initiative
Advocates of postal banking say a current trial is a dud and are eyeing a House appropriations bill that would set up a new test.
Policy · 117th Congress
Ukraine invasion triggers rhetoric for both sides in US energy debate
Both sides find ammunition in the U.S. debate over a shift to renewable energy sources following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Policy · 117th Congress
Immigration likely to take lower profile in Biden speech after mixed year
Immigration is an unlikely focus in the State of the Union amid turmoil in Ukraine, the pandemic and a Supreme Court confirmation battle.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court arguments have big climate change stakes
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case with implications for Biden’s plans to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court debates government power to regulate greenhouse gases
Justices on Monday appeared ready to decide the limits of the EPA's authority but gave no clear signals how the court might draw such a line.
Policy · 117th Congress
New sanctions cut Russia off from its foreign currency reserves
Biden administration imposed sanctions on Russia’s Central Bank that prohibit U.S. dollar transactions.
Congress · 117th Congress
Cannabis advocates push senators to ease draft bill’s tax burden
As top Senate Democrats finalize their plan for making marijuana legal nationwide, industry and advocacy groups are urging a lower tax rate.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s options to avert gas and energy price spikes are limited
President Biden pledged to use every tool at his disposal to shield Americans from higher gas prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC eases indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases drop
Agency also recommends that masks be worn in schools only in parts of the country with high COVID-19 transmission.
Congress · 117th Congress
Coons predicts at least $10 billion for Ukraine aid package
The top Senate Democrat overseeing foreign aid said Congress likely will pass emergency spending for Ukraine of at least $10 billion.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden sounds like a wartime president. Putin may force him into some ‘very, very difficult choices’
Joe Biden faces the challenge of sounding like a wartime president who is clear he will not send U.S. troops to Ukraine to fight Russia.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden hits Russia with new export controls and financial sanctions
President Biden slapped economic penalties on Russia, including ones to deprive Moscow of key military technologies after it invaded Ukraine.
Congress · 117th Congress
Renewable energy firms shift focus as reconciliation prospects fade
Clean energy executives are shifting strategy, hoping Congress can pass stand-alone climate bills instead of reconciliation package.
Policy · 117th Congress
Postal Service stands by plan for internal combustion engines
The Postal Service is planning a new delivery fleet dominated by internal combustion engines despite objections from environmental groups.
Policy · 117th Congress
Amtrak wants to restore Gulf line; freight rail not on board
A passenger rail line that was a casualty of Hurricane Katrina is now in the eye of a new storm — pitting freight versus passenger rail.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates urge protections for Ukrainians in US
The Biden administration was urged to take steps to protect Ukrainians already in the US and prepare for another wave of refugees.
Policy · 117th Congress
Texas Supreme Court hears abortion ban challenge
The case involves a Texas law that blocks nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy using a legal maneuver that empowers citizens.