Congress · 117th Congress
Climate-fueled disasters are increasing, FEMA chief warns
The U.S. needs to rethink how it prepares for and responds to climate-driven disasters like hurricanes, FEMA's chief told Congress.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Facebook whistleblower calls on Congress to rein in company over targeting of children
A former Facebook manager-turned-whistleblower said the company makes "destructive choices" that put profits over children.
Policy · 117th Congress
NIH head Collins to step down as leader
NIH Director Francis Collins said he will step down by the end of the year. He oversaw increased funding for the agency and COVID-19 research.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress moves toward requiring women to register for the draft
Congress is moving toward requiring women to register for the draft after the House included a requirement that they do so in a defense bill.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers agree on need to rein in fintech data sharing
Lawmakers from both sides agree that consumers don't understand the extent of third-party companies' access to their financial data.
Congress · 117th Congress
Taliban infighting complicates Afghanistan policy risks
A former U.S. diplomat says infighting within the Taliban should cause the Biden administration to treat the group with extreme caution.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Democrats weigh ‘nuking’ filibuster for debt limit bill
Republicans are intent on blocking the bill, and Democrats don't want to use time-consuming reconciliation process
Policy · 117th Congress
Justice Department reconsiders charges against FBI agents in Nassar case
Decision not to charge agents with making false statements amid reports of abuse by a former team doctor for U.S. gymnasts is being reviewed.
Congress · 117th Congress
China-wary lawmakers look to boost U.S. investment in Caribbean
Some lawmakers are pressing for the Biden administration to live up to promises about a more proactive approach to the Caribbean.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration keeps tariffs as Tai lays out China trade strategy
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the business thirst for access to China's market has to be tempered with experience.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court term begins with first in-person arguments of COVID-19 era
The Supreme Court started its new term Monday, and while things are more open than the last term, COVID-19 changes are still in effect.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden warns of ‘danger for miscalculation’ on debt limit
President Joe Biden on Monday renewed calls for Senate Republicans to allow Democrats to raise the debt limit on their own.
Policy · 117th Congress
HHS issues final family planning program rule
The Biden administration released a final rule that would reinstate eligibility for federal family planning funds to organizations that provide abortions.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden plays for time on infrastructure, larger budget package
The House will take up a 30-day extension of surface transportation programs while negotiators work out how to scale back larger budget bill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Justice Department presses case to stop Texas abortion law
The Justice Department urged a federal judge Friday to halt a new Texas abortion law that it called “unconstitutional on its face."
Policy · 117th Congress
White House says 2 million people got COVID-19 boosters this week
White House says about 2 million people got Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots this week and another 1 million people are scheduled to get them.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden headed to Capitol Hill to try to bridge Democratic divide
The president wades into the House Democratic stalemate over his sweeping infrastructure and safety net proposals.
Congress · 117th Congress
Making ‘SALT’ relief pay for itself among Democrats’ options
Democrats pushing to lift a cap on state and local tax deductions may need to finance relief by keeping some limit in place for years to come.
Congress · 117th Congress
House delays infrastructure vote as last-minute talks hit wall
Speaker Nancy Pelosi abandoned a House vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill after negotiations hit a dead end.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Infrastructure uncertainty rankles vulnerable Democrats
Democrats who face tough races next year want the House to "take the win" and pass an infrastructure package that is tied up in wrangling.