Policy · 117th Congress
Immigration agency aims to ‘welcome’ in new mission statement
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services update reflects shift from Trump-era label that removed 'nation of immigrants' description.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Senators unveil compromise Violence Against Women Act
Latest reauthorization bill drops provision to close "boyfriend loophole," which would have expanded gun bans for convicted domestic abusers.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Rep. Jason Smith opts out of Senate bid, will run for Ways and Means slot
Smith, of Missouri, is an ambitious member of the GOP conference who's become known for fiery partisan attacks on budget bills.
Congress · 117th Congress
Child tax credit talks quietly percolate amid advocates’ push
Romney suggested senators could turn focus next to reviving an expanded child tax credit after a more generous version lapsed last month.
Policy · 117th Congress
Amtrak IG: Gateway project needs better management planning
A report by the passenger railroad’s watchdog calls into question its ability to efficiently and effectively implement $30 billion plan.
Policy · 117th Congress
Immigration agency extends work permit validity
Refugees and those granted asylum may now renew their work permits in two-year increments rather than annually, USCIS said Monday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Far reaches of right and left call for de-escalation with Russia
The push for a diplomacy-heavy approach to Russia-Ukraine picks up some high-profile congressional backers.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Finance leaders outline mental health legislative timeline
Senate Finance Committee leaders said they aim to put together a bipartisan legislative package addressing mental health.
Policy · 117th Congress
New Army climate strategy splits the parties
The Army released a new strategy for reducing its carbon footprint and reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration strikes deal with Japan on steel tariffs
The Biden administration announced an agreement with Japan to temper a 25 percent Trump administration steel tariff.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP congressional map
The 5-4 ruling means Alabama may be holding its primary using a map that a lower court found likely to have violated the Voting Rights Act.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s rebranded conservation plan has critics on all sides
President Joe Biden's goal of conserving 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030 has critics among environmentalists and conservatives.
Congress · 117th Congress
Wyden probes FDA nominee’s views on accelerated drug approvals
Support from Wyden could be crucial to Robert Califf's FDA confirmation amid concerns from other Senate Democrats.
Congress · 117th Congress
‘It’s embarrassing’: FCC-FAA skirmish over 5G leads to lawmaker frustration
Lawmakers sharply criticized the FCC and FAA process leading up to the deployment of 5G wireless technology around airports last month.
Congress · 117th Congress
Cost to rebuild US semiconductor manufacturing will keep growing
Restoring U.S. semiconductor manufacturing will likely cost more than Congress plans to spend and will require private sector investment.
Congress · 117th Congress
House overcomes Republican opposition to pass competition bill
House Democrats passed a bill to bolster U.S. competition with China, but a conference panel likely will nix climate and other provisions.
Congress · 117th Congress
Fed nominee Raskin defends climate views at Senate hearing
Senate Banking Republicans pressed Fed nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin on her climate views in a confirmation hearing.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lithuania’s resistance to Chinese pressure a test for US strategy
Little Lithuania is standing up to China's economic pressure, making it a test case for its Biden administration allies.
Policy · 117th Congress
Climate views put Fed nominee Raskin in GOP’s crosshairs
Republicans are opposing Fed nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin over her views on the financial risks of human-caused climate change.
Policy · 117th Congress
USCIS director: Federal immigration funds ‘critical’ to agency
The mainly fee-funded immigration agency needs appropriations to tackle massive backlog — and ensure 'long-term success,' its director says.