Policy · 117th Congress
Congress pressed to tackle anti-Asian American violence
Shootings, other attacks put momentum behind efforts to tackle hate crimes, with lawmakers looking more likely to take action on the issue.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers paint conflicting pictures of border during visits
Democrats say natural disasters, economic strife in Central America are driving the migration hike; GOP blames Biden's immigration policies.
Policy · 117th Congress
Company with Trump administration tie may be COVID-19 vaccine bottleneck
A contractor with ties to former government officials could be a bottleneck holding up production of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.
Policy · 117th Congress
White House expects 11 million more Johnson & Johnson doses by next week
The additional doses would ensure Johnson & Johnson keeps its commitment of delivering 20 million vaccines before the end of March.
Policy · 117th Congress
Section 230 changes will be elusive despite pressure on tech CEOs
Democrats rail against social media's role in Jan. 6 riot; Republicans fault Facebook, Google and Twitter for stifling conservative voices.
Policy · 117th Congress
Border showdown could preview spending battle
The congressional debate over how to curb the number of unaccompanied minors at the US-Mexico border may soon turn into a funding fight, too.
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats offer priorities via stand-alone infrastructure bills
Among the bills are ones to facilitate a dedicated funding stream for Amtrak, and authorize $50 billion to address wastewater infrastructure.
Policy · 117th Congress
Fauci: US may ‘turn the corner’ on virus, but spring break poses big risks
The level of daily new COVID-19 infections is about 55,000, below the winter surge but still too high to resume regular life.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic adds hurdles for sexually transmitted disease reduction
Additional policies to expand STD education, combat testing supply shortages and provide direct funding are needed, experts say.
Policy · 117th Congress
Making equity matter in transportation
When he was Transportation secretary, Anthony Foxx says knew he was heading into a disadvantaged neighborhood. The highway was the tell.
Policy · 117th Congress
House Democrats roll out their wish lists for Ways and Means
Nineteen House members and delegates testified at an annual "member's day" hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census Bureau defends delays in data delivery before Senate panel
Republican senators pushed the acting Census Bureau director over delays in data needed to redraw congressional and legislative districts.
Congress · 117th Congress
Yellen, Powell say pandemic aid averted worst economic blow
Recovery has moved faster than expected, but there’s still a ways to go, the economic officials said at a hearing on the pandemic response.
Policy · 117th Congress
US releases border center photos following transparency calls
The Biden administration released a set of images from border facilities housing unaccompanied minors in response to calls for transparency.
Policy · 117th Congress
Russia outsources disinformation efforts to foreign troll farms
Nigeria, Ghana and Mexico are among countries where Russia contracts with local hackers to aim disinformation at the United States
Policy · 117th Congress
Johnson & Johnson under pressure to deliver promised vaccine doses to states
Delays could undercut vaccinations in areas without access to deep freezers needed for one of the two other authorized vaccines.
Policy · 117th Congress
Walsh confirmed to lead the Labor Department
Democrats said Walsh's confirmation as Labor secretary would return workers' rights to the top of the department's agenda.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC revises distancing advice in schools in bid to open classrooms
Schools can reopen with three feet of space between students instead of the previously recommended six, the CDC said, if kids are masked.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate confirms Becerra as Biden’s health secretary
The Senate confirmed Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary. He will be the first Latino to hold the post.
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes immigration bill to help ‘Dreamers’
The bill would provide a citizenship path for undocumented immigrant 'Dreamers' brought to the U.S. as children. It passed 228-197, with nine GOP votes.