Policy · 117th Congress
Klobuchar, incoming antitrust chair, eager to take on Big Tech
Minnesota Democrat says current antitrust laws are inadequate for regulating companies such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Biden officials try to confront virus mutations, seek more aid
Biden administration officials seek to get more COVID-19 vaccines manufactured and stay ahead of new mutations.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden aims new executive orders at climate crisis
The orders aim to put the U.S. back into international climate initiatives and better coordinate the country’s domestic efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates urge Biden, Congress to leave Section 230 intact
More than 70 racial justice, human rights, and civil liberties groups say stripping social media companies of legal protection would hurt free expression.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden inherits Trump’s unique health care agenda
An adverse Supreme Court ruling could throw a wrench into the president's plans to build on the 2010 health care law Trump sought to overturn
Policy · 117th Congress
State and local tax deduction cap back in play for coronavirus relief package
New Jersey’s House delegation called on congressional leaders to repeal the state and local tax deduction cap as part of a coronavirus relief package.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census Bureau: Apportionment data not expected until April
The pandemic, natural disasters and decisions by the former Trump administration have delayed the delivery of apportionment data for months.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biofuel debate awaits Biden on way to court
It's the oil industry vs. farmers in the debate over ethanol and other biofuels, and the Biden administration may weigh in before a Supreme Court ruling.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden plans surge of climate policies, including drilling pause
Actions also expected to include moratorium on coal, oil and natural gas leases on federal land, a climate task force and memo on “scientific integrity.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Federal judge temporarily halts Biden’s deportation moratorium
A federal judge's order Tuesday temporarily blocked President Biden's freeze on deportations of certain immigrants, a blow to the new administration's immigration agenda.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate panel advances Mayorkas bid to lead Homeland Security
The panel moved the nomination for Alejandro Mayorkas, Biden's pick to head the Homeland Security Department, to the full Senate for a floor vote.
Policy · 117th Congress
Commerce secretary pick pressed on pandemic, trade and climate
Gina Raimondo, Biden's Commerce secretary nominee, was questioned more on how she would run the department, rather than her fitness for the role
Policy · 117th Congress
Gateway Program hopes ‘Amtrak Joe’ will mean the end of its woes
Program struggled under Trump, who was reluctant to approve billions to replace and repair the 111-year old tunnel linking New York City and New Jersey.
Policy · 117th Congress
Here’s the health care landscape Trump left for Biden
Health care crises were inescapable during the last year of Donald Trump’s term, and Joe Biden has his work cut out for him as he takes the torch.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden announces distribution of more COVID-19 vaccine supplies
The Biden team also said HHS will give states a three-week notice on how much supply to expect to allow for more advance planning.
Policy · 117th Congress
Fintechs use rule-making pause to fight cryptocurrency proposal
Biden orders halt to rule-making, giving opponents of the proposal more time to make their case with the Treasury's FinCEN bureau.
Policy · 117th Congress
Restaurant owners feel burnt by minimum wage push, lack of direct COVID-19 relief
The battered industry, still reeling from the COVID-19, has economic concerns over Biden’s proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Policy · 117th Congress
Raimondo hearing may examine Biden recovery plan
President Joe Biden’s coronavirus aid proposal may be front and center at the Senate confirmation hearing for Commerce Secretary nominee Gina Raimondo.
Policy · 117th Congress
Companies unlikely to require COVID-19 vaccine, Walmart CEO says
Companies are unlikely to mandate that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine to work, Business Roundtable chief says.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden orders will boost food aid, change rules for federal workers
The White House will release executive orders Friday calling for an “all-of-government effort” to provide more assistance to Americans amid the pandemic.