Policy · 117th Congress
Raimondo gets bipartisan Senate nod to lead Commerce
The Senate confirmed Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as the next secretary of Commerce on a 84-15 vote Tuesday.
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Policy · 117th Congress
West Virginia and Manchin to get a boost from mine cleanups
The Biden administration announced $260 million for coal mine reclamation grants days after Manchin endorsed Deb Haaland for Interior secretary.
Policy · 117th Congress
As more migrant children arrive, Biden faces political hurdles
The Biden administration faces a challenge in how to process asylum claims of migrant children who cross the border alone.
Policy · 117th Congress
Officials promote COVID-19 shots, plan more advice on behavior
As the number of coronavirus cases nationwide begin creeping back up, health officials advise people to get vaccine and be careful afterward.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic challenges, Trump rules await Cardona at Education
Cardona's first priority will be to advance President Biden's pledge to safely reopen schools that have been fully or partially shuttered.
Policy · 117th Congress
Masks stack up in US warehouses as nurses reuse N95 respirators
U.S. manufacturers say they have enough high-filtration respirators like N95s in their warehouses for every American adult.
Policy · 117th Congress
FCC approves broadband stipend for low-income families hit by pandemic
The Federal Communications Commission will give out $50 to $75 per month to low-income families and people laid off because of the pandemic.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA advisers recommend third COVID-19 vaccine
Each of the three vaccines showed 100 percent efficacy against deaths, though the data on mortality is limited.
Policy · 117th Congress
Abortion emerges as key division in Becerra’s Finance hearing
Xavier Becerra, President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department, was grilled on abortion and drug costs.
Congress · 117th Congress
Interior pick Deb Haaland wins key Manchin endorsement as GOP grouses
Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., won the crucial backing of Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-W.Va., on Wednesday for her nomination as Interior secretary.
Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccine sign-up struggles highlight state and federal challenges
Governors want the White House to coordinate its pharmacy and community health center distribution programs with states.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden rescinds Trump-era green card ban, following outcry
President Joe Biden said the ban against green card applicants from abroad “does not advance the interests of the United States.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats start gauging support for immigration overhaul
Democratic leaders say the White House-backed immigration bill could be brought to the House floor the week of March 8.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden to send millions of free masks to health centers and other groups serving low-income people
The Biden administration plans to send free face masks to groups that serve low-income people at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Policy · 117th Congress
Funding remains a hurdle for latest highway bill push
Comments by a key Republican senator foreshadow what will likely be the biggest challenge to any infrastructure push by Congress: money.
Policy · 117th Congress
CIA nominee pledges to de-politicize intelligence briefings
William Burns, Biden's nominee to head the CIA, promises to counter China's growing influence and fight cyber attacks and espionage.
Congress · 117th Congress
GOP senators propose $10 minimum wage, mandatory E-Verify
The plan by Sens. Mitt Romney and Tom Cotton would gradually raise the minimum wage and seeks to prevent employers from hiring undocumented workers.
Policy · 117th Congress
China likely to attack Taiwan within five years, panel told
China's military modernization plus U.S. failure to build robust coalitions to counter Beijing's regional aggression could lead to invasion.
Policy · 117th Congress
SEC decision seen as first step toward brokers’ mainstream cryptocurrency use
SEC decision on digital asset custody is seen as a first step in the braoder use of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
Policy · 117th Congress
Mental health experts say funding needed to address needs
As overdose deaths, suicides and mental health woes rise, some efforts in Congress have focused on COVID-19 relief bills and appropriations.