Campaigns · 116th Congress
Abortion restrictions on the ballot in two states
Voters in Colorado and Louisiana face ballot initiatives on restricting abortion amid the national debate over the future of the Roe v. Wade decision.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Ratcliffe’s warning on foreign interference with US voters provokes skepticism
Democrats disagree with intelligence chief that Iran was out to hurt Donald Trump with fake emails and videos sent to U.S. voters
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 trials risk excluding those most vulnerable to virus
The elderly and communities of color are at risk of being short-changed in participating in fast-paced clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 legislation, postelection prep keep K Street busy
Possible change in White House and Congress means lobbying clients are evaluating whether they can reach people who will be running Washington next year.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
GOP not on board with Biden campaign’s use of Amtrak
Republicans ask if Biden's train charter burdened Amtrak after Democrats complained about Trump's use of the White House as a campaign and convention prop.
Policy · 116th Congress
Emissions exposure may increase COVID-19 mortality
There are indications that pollutants spewed out of tailpipes are making the people who breathe them at high levels more likely to die from COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
The Google antitrust lawsuit: Five key takeaways
The Justice Department is accusing Google of using anti-competitive business practices to maintain monopolies over its competitors.
Policy · 116th Congress
Five more states voting this fall on legalizing marijuana
Voters will decide next month whether to legalize recreational marijuana in four states, only one of which is reliably Democratic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Repealing Section 230 could have unintended consequences for Trump and conservatives
The assault on Twitter and Facebook by conservatives could, legal experts say, result in President Donald Trump being booted from social media.
Policy · 116th Congress
UK limit on cryptocurrency derivatives draws attention in US
The decision is fueling a debate over whether Washington could follow the move in London, especially if Democrat Joe Biden wins the presidency.
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrat seeks accounting of CDC’s ‘no-sail’ order for cruises
Lawmaker wants to know if the Trump administration intervened in a CDC decision on when cruises can safely resume sailing.
Policy · 116th Congress
PPP plan falls short in Senate as hope for COVID-19 aid wanes
Democrats largely rejected the standalone bill, which would have authorized another round of forgivable small business loans, as a 'political stunt.'
Policy · 116th Congress
Justice Department files antitrust complaint against Google, alleging monopoly power
Attorneys general from 11 states join the government in a lawsuit over Google's dominance of online search and advertising
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic shines spotlight on nursing home policy
Nursing home advocates press for more funding as pandemic highlights issue of placing medically frail patients in care of often underpaid workers.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hit by pandemic, Amtrak is making cuts that may endure
In cutting long-distance routes, the company is toying with services prized by lawmakers who have vowed to protect them even though they lose money.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump fighting history in Supreme Court census case
The White House wants to overturn a lower court’s ruling that found its effort to exclude undocumented immigrants violated federal law.
Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court will decide border wall funding, ‘remain in Mexico’ policy
Both issues could be wiped out before the Supreme Court ever decides them, if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president in January.
Policy · 116th Congress
Experts weigh in on how QAnon conspiracy theory gained followers
Watch as experts explain some of the reasons why conspiracy theories, especially QAnon, are taking hold online.
Policy · 116th Congress
States seek more federal funds as Medicaid enrollment grows
Record unemployment levels have shifted individuals from employer-sponsored or other coverage to Medicaid, the nation’s program for low-income individuals.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census count wraps up early amid questions about accuracy
When the Trump administration cuts the 2020 count short early Friday, census advocates say it could be the least accurate tally in decades.