Policy · 118th Congress
Treasury launches ‘extraordinary measures’ to delay debt limit
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen initiated special accounting tools Thursday to extend the government's ability to borrow.
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Policy · 118th Congress
Supreme Court unable to identify leaker in abortion opinion probe
The Supreme Court's investigation has been unable to identify who leaked a draft majority opinion ahead of the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Policy · 118th Congress
GOP states urge Supreme Court to allow border policy defense
A group of Republican-led states urged the Supreme Court to let them join litigation to defend pandemic-related border restrictions.
Congress · 118th Congress
Manchin floats fiscal commissions for debt limit bill
The West Virginia centrist senator has a bipartisan proposal to set up expedited votes on trust fund solvency measures.
Congress · 118th Congress
NIH missing top leadership at start of a divided Congress
Despite GOP criticism of handling of COVID-19, Collins and Fauci had long-standing relationships with lawmakers from both parties.
Congress · 118th Congress
Parties dig in for protracted fight over debt ceiling
Top House Republicans want to talk to President Joe Biden about the debt ceiling, but Democrats are in no mood to negotiate.
Congress · 118th Congress
White House, House GOP take aim at Big Tech, but see different targets
President Biden and House Republicans are both eyeing legislation on Big Tech, but they part ways on what should be done.
Congress · 118th Congress
Debt limit battle set to dominate 2023 fiscal agenda
Lifting the debt ceiling is set to dominate this year's budget agenda. Republicans first need to agree on what to ask for in exchange.
Congress · 118th Congress
Congress barely dents scourge of hunger in military
Congress and the Pentagon have struggled to reduce hunger and food insecurity in the military, reaching only a fraction of those in need.
Congress · 118th Congress
FTC ban may be test of bipartisan opposition to noncompete clauses
The FTC's proposed ban on noncompete clauses in workers' contracts may test the strength of bipartisan dislike of the clauses.
Congress · 118th Congress
House passes bill limiting oil reserve sales to China
The bill would limit certain sales of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to entities affiliated with the Chinese government.
Policy · 118th Congress
Lawmakers set to press Supreme Court on ethics standards
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and other Democrats plan to push for new ethical standards for the Supreme Court in the next two years.
Congress · 118th Congress
With floor votes, GOP House shifts messaging after Roe changes
The House on Wednesday approved two measures prioritized by abortion opponents ahead of a key rally next week in Washington, D.C.
Policy · 118th Congress
Supreme Court weighs immunity of Puerto Rico oversight board
The Supreme Court grappled Wednesday with lawsuit protections for a government board created by Congress to oversee Puerto Rico's debt.
Policy · 118th Congress
After backlash, safety commission says gas stove ban unlikely
After industry and political backlash, the chairman of Consumer Product Safety Commission said the agency is not looking to ban gas stoves.
Congress · 118th Congress
Guide to House committee chairs for 118th Congress
These Republicans will use their gavels to advance a conservative agenda and ramp up probes of the Biden administration.
Policy · 118th Congress
Funding uncertainty weighs on UN maternal health agency
The U.S. has ping-ponged between supporting the United Nations Population Fund and pulling its funding altogether.
Policy · 118th Congress
Congress tightens screws on Chinese tech purchases, collaboration
Lawmakers directed the Federal Trade Commission to give closer scrutiny to Chinese acquisitions of US tech companies.
Congress · 118th Congress
For new GOP House majority, a focus on abortion messaging
The House will vote later this week on two measures, including one condemning attacks on anti-abortion groups, centers and churches.
Congress · 118th Congress
Rep. Jason Smith wins three-way contest for Ways and Means gavel
Rep. Jason Smith, a self-proclaimed “firebrand” preaching a populist image of the GOP, won the nomination to be Ways and Means chairman.