Policy · 116th Congress
White House extends immigration restrictions to include H-1B, other visas
The Trump administration is suspending H-1B, some H2-B, J-1 and other visas through the end of the year, citing the coronavirus pandemic.
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Policy · 116th Congress
House Armed Services panel takes on racism, pandemics
The House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee has put forth a number of provisions spurred by recent headlines.
Congress · 116th Congress
Groups call on appropriators to increase funding for committees, member offices
As appropriators move toward marking up spending bills, advocacy groups are asking them to increase legislative branch funding.
Policy · 116th Congress
House Democrats to consider measure to strengthen Obamacare
House Democrats on Monday released legislation to bolster the 2010 health care law, which the Rules Committee plans to consider this week.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census Bureau still behind in counting rural areas
The Census Bureau has resumed counting efforts in rural parts of the country, where workers drop off forms at each household without traditional mail.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Congress must act now to help states with vote-by-mail in November, experts say
Election officials have to prepare for both voting methods — by mail and in person — which means more resources will be needed.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump suggests another attempt at rolling back DACA
Trump says he will try again to end the program protecting undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children, despite the Supreme Court decision.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hill recoils at proposed cut to Pentagon anti-pandemic effort
Hill recoils at proposed cut to Pentagon anti-pandemic effort - Defense
Policy · 116th Congress
Worry over unintended consequences freights Hong Kong debate
The United States and China this summer are in a tense wait-and-see period until Beijing finishes drafting a new national security measure for Hong Kong.
Policy · 116th Congress
Invisible to most Americans, Park Police now in the spotlight
'This is not the way to do crowd control,' a former National Park Service official said of the June 1 U.S. Park Police actions at Lafayette Square.
Policy · 116th Congress
Dreamers, Congress see hard work ahead despite court ruling
The decision takes pressure off Congress to find an immediate fix to help "Dreamers" but also highlights a need for a permanent legislative solution.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 panel questions Fed effort to help small businesses
The Congressional Oversight Commission is asking whether the Fed is doing enough to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus economy drains Social Security, Medicare coffers
The Social Security and Medicare trust funds, already in ill health, are about to become sicker from the coronavirus. The economic recession triggered by the pandemic means a drop in payroll tax revenues that finance the trust funds.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census trying to fix history of undercounting minorities
In 2010, the census missed 2.1 percent of African Americans, 1.5 percent of Hispanics and 4.9 percent of Native Americans on reservations.
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration agency resumes processing U.S.-based green cards
USCIS had put a 'hold' on US-based green card applicants, saying pandemic-related reduction in staff led the agency to focus on other priorities.
Policy · 116th Congress
Key GOP senator endorses permanent telehealth provisions
The Senate health committee chairman says Congress should permanently allow recent temporary expansions of telemedicine covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Policy · 116th Congress
Virus, racism pose more mental health risks for black Americans
Many experts worry that the mental health toll stemming from the dual crises will disproportionately impact African Americans.
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration attorneys face courtroom challenges amid pandemic
Conducting most procedures by video or phone leads to technical problems that make it difficult for lawyers to effectively consult with clients.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fed’s Powell warns Congress to not let up on COVID-19 relief
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy is just beginning to recover, and "support would be well placed at this time.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Fintechs try old bank charters as ‘everything old is new again’
A federal plan designed to help booming fintech innovators enter traditional banking won’t be sidelined for long by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts predict.