Policy · 117th Congress
K Street, political parents channel advocacy into reopening schools
Parents around the nation’s capital are using their political powers of persuasion to pressure school districts to reopen after a year of COVID-19 closures.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Social media could be sued for stalking, harassment, death
Three Democratic senators introduce bill that would overhaul Section 230 of federal communications law which regulates social media.
Policy · 117th Congress
On environment, Shultz diverged from current GOP
The GOP stalwart endorsed a tax to reflect the cost of carbon emissions to the health of the planet. His message has been ignored by party leaders.
Policy · 117th Congress
As oceans rise, Democrats put all hands on deck for climate change
White House and congressional Democrats are aligned: Moving away from fossil fuels and creating green jobs will be a top priority.
Policy · 117th Congress
US vaccine effort opts for stadium clinics over doctors’ offices
Across the United States, COVID-19 vaccines are increasingly being distributed in mass clinics built from scratch in stadiums rather than doctors' offices.
Policy · 117th Congress
Administration considers COVID-19 tests for domestic flights
The airline industry and lawmakers from both parties are concerned that requiring a COVID-19 test for domestic flights would be costly and unnecessary.
Policy · 117th Congress
Slow-moving coronavirus vaccine confidence campaign may delay herd immunity
The U.S. has a COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy problem, and experts worry the Biden administration’s delay in addressing that now may lead to larger issues later.
Policy · 117th Congress
Automakers signal support for Biden’s electric-vehicle vision
Companies that once pushed Donald Trump to loosen Obama-era fuel economy standards are now lining up to embrace the idea of an emissions-free future.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden to use Defense Production Act for gloves, COVID-19 vaccines
Biden administration plans to use the Defense Production Act to ramp up production of COVID-19 vaccines, gloves and test kits.
Policy · 117th Congress
Oversight hearing probes Sessions’ role in family separations
Democrats pressed a federal watchdog over his findings on decisions former Attorney General Jeff Sessions made involving the 'zero tolerance' policy.
Policy · 117th Congress
EPA nominee Regan says environmental progress is good for jobs
Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she fears Biden’s agenda will represent a third Obama term when it comes to environmental regulation.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate panel advances Raimondo for Commerce post
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, President Joe Biden's nomination to serve as Commerce secretary, moved to the full Senate on a 21-3 vote.
Policy · 117th Congress
Anti-conservative bias claims don’t hold up, new research says
A new report says conservative social media users often generate more engagement than posts by liberal or nonpartisan users.
Policy · 117th Congress
Scalise: Vaccines for undocumented immigrants ‘ridiculous plan’
The House Republican whip slammed a statement by Homeland Security encouraging everyone, including undocumented immigrants, to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Policy · 117th Congress
Congressional mandates unfulfilled by Trump’s Interior Department
“They ignored congressional intent,” a public-lands advocate said of the department's actions. “They ignored the law.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate confirms Alejandro Mayorkas as first Latino Homeland Security secretary
Mayorkas is the first Senate-confirmed DHS secretary since April 2019 and inherits challenges ranging from domestic terrorism to border uncertainty.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden orders call for sweeping review of immigration system
Biden's immigration executive orders will create a family reunification task force and will likely lead to dismantling related Trump policies.
Congress · 117th Congress
Citing converging crises, governance groups push funding boost for Legislative Branch
Good governance groups says a "stronger, more capable" Congress is needed to meet "constitutional responsibilities" during the pandemic and after an attack.
Congress · 117th Congress
Relief bill starts to take shape as budget votes approach
Senators took the first step toward passing COVID-19 aid without a filibuster threat, but Sen. Joe Manchin opposes including a $15 minimum wage.
Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccine shortage complicates return to classrooms
School districts are pushing to reopen just as many states have tweaked vaccination plans to prioritize seniors over teachers.