Policy · 117th Congress
Unvaccinated Americans drive up COVID-19 hospitalization rates
Unvaccinated Americans account for 97 percent of COVID-19 hospitalizations as cases surge in parts of the United States.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Texas judge says DACA is illegal, halts new requests
The decision orders the Department of Homeland Security to stop approving new DACA requests and rewrite the program.
Policy · 117th Congress
Federal workers to gain access to ESG in retirement portfolios
The Thrift Savings Plan will give millions of federal workers access next summer to investments based on ESG criteria.
Policy · 117th Congress
In reconciliation, Democrats eye border tax for carbon
Lawmakers move toward enacting fees on imported goods from countries with weaker limits on carbon emissions than the U.S.
Policy · 117th Congress
HHS: 2 million people chose health plans during enrollment period
More than 2 million people have signed up for health insurance on the federal or state exchanges during a special enrollment period.
Congress · 117th Congress
GAO: Poor training to blame for military vehicle accidents
An increase in military accidents is the result of training shortfalls, according to a new watchdog report.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate Democratic leaders unveil draft bill to legalize marijuana
Schumer unveiled draft legislation that would decriminalize cannabis and expunge federal sentences tied to the drug.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers push for Lyme disease research as tick population climbs
Lawmakers in both parties are calling for more funding for tickborne illnesses such as Lyme disease as cases increase.
Policy · 117th Congress
Fintech industry wants guidance as lawmakers focus on risks
The fintech industry wants policymakers to clear up uncertainty that is an obstacle to growth, but lawmakers are focused on investor risks.
Policy · 117th Congress
OMB backs off change to ‘city’ definition
The threshold to be considered a 'metropolitan statistical area,' or MSA, will no longer be doubled. Instead 'modest revisions' will be made.
Policy · 117th Congress
US effort to combat China’s tech rise ‘not nearly enough’
The United States faces a monumental task in keeping its focus on the long-term challenge posed by China’s quest for technology leadership.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration looks for voting rights path around Congress
With no clear legislative path, the Biden administration is seeking alternatives on voting rights to counter election changes in GOP states.
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 relief, economic recovery hinder debt limit ‘X Date’ forecast
The Bipartisan Policy Center is not sure how long the country can continue paying its bills after the current debt limit suspension expires.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden makes his case on quick Afghan withdrawal
President Joe Biden on Thursday defended a quick withdrawal from Afghanistan amid criticism the Taliban would regain control in the country.
Policy · 117th Congress
Whistleblowers detail poor hygiene for migrant kids at Texas site
HHS used a water-and-fire damage repair contractor with no training to supervise migrant children in Texas, two whistleblowers have alleged.
Policy · 117th Congress
As US celebrates July Fourth, new Americans take oath
The federal government is holding 170 naturalization ceremonies this week, including one at the White House.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Donald Rumsfeld and the catastrophic choices he made
Former secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, who died this week, made a host of bad decisions when it came to the Iraq War.
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats, Republicans take recess as workers’ trade aid shrinks
Ways and Means Democrats blame Republicans for not supporting efforts to modernize and reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.
Policy · 117th Congress
Immigration agency still facing money crunch, watchdog finds
USCIS “is still running at a revenue loss,” which will lead to “continuing backlogs and lengthening processing times,” ombudsman says.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court weakens another Voting Rights Act provision
The court upheld Arizona voting policies Thursday in a ruling that likely will make it harder for advocates to win voting rights challenges.