Policy · 117th Congress
Watchdog: Jeff Sessions, Justice aides led ‘zero tolerance’ policy
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions played a direct role in the immigration policy that led to family separations at the border, a new report says.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic spurs technology growth in insurance industry
Insurers increased their use of catastrophe models, drones and mobile apps during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they anticipate the trend will continue.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pentagon aims to spread artificial intelligence across military services
New contract procedures aim at making it easier for small companies to bid for artificial intelligence uses for the military
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 vaccines sit at hospitals as doctors, pharmacies await doses
Public health departments and hospital groups say it’s challenging to ramp up vaccinations at the same time that hospitalizations have surged.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census Bureau director: ‘Stand down’ on tracking immigrants
Agency director Steven Dillingham had rushed to fulfill Trump’s plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from census results, a federal watchdog says
Policy · 117th Congress
Rental property owners get late assist in year-end spending law
Tax provision allows certain owners of apartments built or bought before Jan. 1, 2018, to depreciate their investments over 30 years instead of 40 years.
Policy · 117th Congress
Interior strips protections for owl species on decline
The Trump administration will eliminate from federal protection more than 3 million acres of habitat for the endangered northern spotted owl.
Policy · 117th Congress
More federal action sought on Trump-supporting flight disruptors
Lawmakers are urging the federal government to step in as Trump supporters disrupt air travel.
Policy · 117th Congress
Federal officials, behind schedule, plan COVID-19 vaccination changes
Federal officials encourage states to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for people who are 65 or older and people with certain pre-existing conditions.
Policy · 117th Congress
Acting Homeland Security Chief Chad Wolf resigns
Homeland Security acting Secretary Chad Wolf resigned Monday, days after pledging to stay in the job until President Donald Trump’s last day in office.
Policy · 117th Congress
Cleaning up SolarWinds hack may cost as much as $100 billion
U.S. government agencies and private corporations will spend months and billions of dollars to root out the Russian malicious code.
Policy · 117th Congress
Trump-inspired insurrection prompts concern over control of nuclear weapons
Lawmakers want greater safeguards now and for future presidents so that an unstable leader could not launch nuclear weapons unilaterally.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s options for reviving travel economy ravaged by COVID-19
The U.S. travel economy has lost about $500 billion since last March, and Biden has promised restore the nation’s confidence that traveling is safe.
Policy · 117th Congress
Flights delayed as FAA controllers test positive for COVID-19
Some centers have had multiple closures, adding yet another hurdle to an industry struggling to regain travelers’ confidence in the wake of the pandemic.
Policy · 117th Congress
Boeing to pay over $2.5 billion to settle 737 Max charges
The settlement includes a criminal penalty and compensation for Boeing's customers and the families of more than 300 people killed in two crashes.
Policy · 117th Congress
Trump pulls Homeland Security nomination after criticism
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf called on Trump to condemn the 'tragic and sickening' attack on the Capitol.
Policy · 117th Congress
Thousands of guardsmen to stay in D.C. through Biden inauguration
Thousands of National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington, D.C., for the next 30 days, through the coming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats aim to move health care agenda despite slim majorities
The outlook for Democrats’ health care priorities was boosted by Senate victories in Georgia. Biden signaled that another pandemic response bill is on tap.
Policy · 117th Congress
EPA chief to visit Costa Rica as administration winds down
With just weeks left in office, Wheeler plans official trip to discuss environmental issues.
Policy · 117th Congress
Amid violence at Capitol, frustration with social media giants
Social media giants took down some of Trump's posts and temporarily locked his account as critics accused the platforms of letting him incite violence.