Policy · 117th Congress
US issues national pandemic plan, a year after its first COVID-19 case
Biden orders federal vaccination sites and more domestic production of personal protective equipment, in a shift from the Trump administration.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Health groups’ push to end donations may lack political punch
Health care lobbying groups made a show of cutting off lawmakers from political donations But it’s unclear if the lawmakers will really feel the blow.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden will pursue five-year extension of Russia nuclear treaty
President Joe Biden will seek a five-year extension of the New START accord, which limits the U.S. and Russia to 1,550 long-range nuclear weapons.
Policy · 117th Congress
Buttigieg to push big infrastructure bill to boost economy
‘Infrastructure can be the cornerstone’ for an economic recovery after the pandemic, Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg says at his hearing.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden uses executive orders to address COVID-19, other health care issues
Early signings suggest he’ll try to quickly reverse Trump administration policies and outline his own priorities as the U.S. nears 500,000 COVID-19 deaths.
Policy · 117th Congress
In flurry of orders, Biden aims at four ‘converging crises’
The incoming administration will take steps to change the course of the pandemic, provide economic relief, tackle climate change and advance racial equity.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s elusive goal: A divided nation united
President Joe Biden urged Americans to unite even if they differ. Conservatives said some of his initial steps would be divisive.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden moves quickly to restore environmental protections eased by Trump
Biden will also direct federal agencies to review more than 100 federal environmental regulations and agency decisions by the Trump administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senators to grill Austin on domestic threats, civilian control of Defense
Senators to grill Austin on domestic threats, civilian control of Defense - Defense
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s immigration bill faces difficult path in Senate
President-elect Joe Biden has promised to introduce a sweeping immigration bill. Republicans already are calling it a 'mass amnesty' proposal.
Policy · 117th Congress
Court dumps Trump ‘Affordable Clean Energy’ plan
Biden's EPA will rewrite the plan for cutting carbon emissions from power plants, which it already planned to do.
Policy · 117th Congress
Study: Parler users were more likely veterans or in military
Parler users were more numerous in the South and the Mountain West and many people joined in the weeks before the riots at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Policy · 117th Congress
Federal agencies, states compete to be fintech regulator
A CFPB panel recommends that Congress give the agency authority to license certain fintech firms, a proposal that would encroach on OCC and state oversight.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s Day 1 actions: Climate, immigration, pandemic
In his first hours on the job, Biden is set to reverse executive orders issued by President Donald Trump and set a new direction for the country.
Policy · 117th Congress
Homeland Security nominee pressed on past favoritism claims
At his confirmation hearing, DHS nominee Alejandro Mayorkas was grilled about his handling of a wealthy investor visa program in the Obama administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census director quits amid criticism that delayed count was politicized
After missing the deadline to deliver the 2020 census and amid criticism he politicized the count, Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham is resigning.
Policy · 117th Congress
Former FDA official to help lead vaccine oversight for Biden
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner David Kessler will serve as chief science officer of the COVID-19 response under the Biden administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Interior watchdog to examine Jan. 6 Capitol riot, events before
The probe follows the mob attack that caused the deaths of at least five people, and as agencies prepare for Inauguration Day protests
Policy · 117th Congress
Alejandro Mayorkas could face his past in latest Senate hearing
Biden’s Homeland Security secretary nominee has received plaudits from immigration advocates, but his past DHS role may be questioned at his Senate hearing
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A ‘forever chemical’ surprise awaits Biden’s EPA
PFAS contamination may be larger than previously understood after the EPA found they have been leaching from storage containers into a pesticide.