Policy · 117th Congress
NIH lifts Trump-era restrictions on fetal tissue research
Fetal tissue research has been the subject of controversy because some advocates oppose using fetal tissue derived from abortions.
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Policy · 117th Congress
CDC to ramp up COVID-19 variant sequencing
The $1.7 billion federal infusion comes as variants of the coronavirus make up about half of the current COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Policy · 117th Congress
Johnson & Johnson pause slows vaccines for homeless, homebound
The pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may jeopardize access for some of the trickiest people to vaccinate, health experts say.
Policy · 117th Congress
Corporations agree to transparency on climate lobbying
Five major companies will report publicly about their influence on climate policy and alignment with the Paris climate accord.
Policy · 117th Congress
Health officials push vaccinations as Fauci and Jordan spar
Infection disease officials are questioned on issues such as COVID-19 testing at the southern border, vaccine hesitancy, reopening schools.
Policy · 117th Congress
Former EPA staff like what they see in new administrator
Nearly 1,000 people left the agency after 2016, according to the fiscal 2022 budget proposal by the Biden White House.
Policy · 117th Congress
As some states rush to redistrict, gerrymandering fight moves to back burner
Delayed census numbers has led some states to begin drawing maps using survey data, and advocates say public input is being lost.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers flock to border as more migrants arrive
Congressional delegation trips to the U.S. border have become commonplace as the government deals with a growing number of migrants.
Policy · 117th Congress
Becerra questioned about abortion, immigration at HHS budget hearing
President Biden's proposal would increase the HHS budget by 23.5 percent and give the CDC its biggest increase in two decades.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers, advocates question delay in raising refugee cap
With President Joe Biden yet to formally raise the admissions cap, the U.S. is on pace to resettle the fewest number of refugees in years.
Policy · 117th Congress
HHS moves to reinstate aid to family planning clinics that perform abortions
The Biden administration proposed to allow groups that provide abortions or abortion referrals along with birth control to get federal funds.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden nominates first Latino to lead Census Bureau
If confirmed by the Senate, prominent statistician Robert Santos would head a Census Bureau trying to wrap up a much-delayed 2020 count.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden wants out of Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021
President Biden plans to withdraw remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks that sparked the war.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s cyber nominees could be tougher on Russia and China
President Biden has picked two experienced professionals for top cybersecurity posts with backgrounds in national security.
Policy · 117th Congress
Broader vaccine eligibility may exacerbate racial inequities
Health officials are trying to stop the COVID-19 vaccine equity gap from growing as vaccine eligibility opens up to all adults.
Policy · 117th Congress
White House resists pressure to space out COVID-19 vaccine doses
Calls grow for expanding first doses of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines and White House faces questions about redirecting vaccines to hot spots.
Policy · 117th Congress
DACA students could get Pell Grants under Biden’s budget
The fiscal 2022 proposal would expand Pell eligibility to some undocumented immigrants brought as children to the U.S. by their parents.
Policy · 117th Congress
Digital art frenzy raises questions for tax, law enforcement
The frenzied activity in the digital art market raises questions for federal law enforcement and tax officials.
Policy · 117th Congress
States react to short Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause
The pause of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will likely be over soon and officials said it wouldn't impact U.S. vaccination much.
Policy · 117th Congress
Obama alums, police chief named to lead immigration agencies
Biden picks Tucson police chief Chris Magnus to head Customs and Border Protection and Ur Jaddou for Citizenship and Immigration Services.