Policy · 117th Congress
FDA authorizes broad, flexible COVID-19 booster policy
The agency OK'd boosters for Johnson & Johnson and Moderna shots, plus the ability to "mix and match" boosters among all three vaccines.
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Congress · 117th Congress
What’s in an appropriation? A bouquet for the flower industry
The Senate sent the domestic flower industry a red rose in its proposed fiscal 2022 Financial Services spending bill.
Congress · 117th Congress
Energy tax plan may start with House’s, transition to Senate’s
Democrats’ plan for clean energy tax incentives might start out with more traditional breaks and transition to a broad overhaul.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
GOP blocks latest Senate attempt to bring up elections overhaul bill
A motion to start debate needed 60 votes and didn't get it, adding fuel to activists' call for the Senate to scrap the filibuster,
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers clash over surprise billing law’s implementation
They are at odds after the Biden administration issued a rule to implement the law in a manner that some say revives a congressional dispute.
Policy · 117th Congress
White House prepares for younger kids’ COVID-19 vaccinations
The White House announced steps it is taking to prepare states to vaccinate school-age kids even though the shots are not yet authorized.
Congress · 117th Congress
Border agency nominee pressed on immigration policies
Biden's Customs and Border Protection pick had been held over concerns about use of force by some border agents at protests last year.
Policy · 117th Congress
Celebrity crypto endorsers like Kim Kardashian spark concern for unwary investors
Kim Kardashian West and Elon Musk are among the celebrities endorsing crypto products, raising concerns that the unwary will invest.
Policy · 117th Congress
Homeland Security chief contracts COVID-19
Alejandro Mayorkas, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive Tuesday as "part of routine pre-travel protocols" and reported "mild" symptoms.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA announces ‘landmark’ action to make hearing aids cheaper
The freedom to buy hearing aids without a fitting or test by a specialist is likely to make them cheaper and the market more competitive.
Congress · 117th Congress
House might take up bill to shift debt limit power to Treasury
A two-sentence bill by Rep. Brendan F. Boyle, D-Pa., would give the Treasury Department power to raise the debt limit unilaterally.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senator’s call to suspend Pentagon vaccine mandate sets up clash
The top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee says the military vaccine mandate could threaten military readiness.
Policy · 117th Congress
US takes aim at cryptocurrencies in bid to stem ransomware
White House convenes counter-ransomware summit; Treasury warns private companies about facilitating payments.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats work through Manchin obstacles on budget bill
Senate Democrats are looking at alternative proposals for reducing carbon emissions amid Sen. Joe Manchin III’s opposition to a $150 billion clean electricity program.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress blocks cuts to top contractors’ weapon budgets
Congress blocked more than $1 billion in defense budget requests, shielding from cuts programs run by top defense contractors.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate bill would boost Capitol Police budget, maybe rationale for new HQ
Senate Democrats would provide a boost for the Capitol Police in their fiscal 2022 Legislative Branch appropriations bill.
Congress · 117th Congress
Economy, Fed paper over debt problem
Surging economic growth fueled by fiscal and monetary firepower has given lawmakers a “mulligan” on America’s near-term budget problems.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police officer faces charges connected to Jan. 6 attack
A veteran Capitol Police officer faces charges he obstructed the probe into the Jan. 6 attack related to deletion of Facebook information.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA advisers back Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster
The next step in making a booster available is for the FDA to formally issue an emergency use authorization.
Policy · 117th Congress
DHS to restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ for asylum-seekers next month
Mexican officials have raised concerns about the program and requested improvements before they will agree to accept returned immigrants.