Policy · 116th Congress
HHS OIG calls for independence in the face of Trump’s criticism
The acting inspector general, criticized by President Donald Trump last month, stressed to lawmakers the importance of independent oversight.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Victims’ lives turn on coming military sexual assault debate
Lawmakers will offer amendments intended to aid victims of military sexual assault when the Armed Services committees write their authorization bills.
Policy · 116th Congress
USDA, FDA advise businesses in need of protective equipment
The focus on food-related industries has grown as meat and poultry processing plants closed or slowed production because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Policy · 116th Congress
DOE says supercomputers handling COVID-19 data are hacker targets
US computers with COVID-19 data face hacker attemps
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon AI chief says the technology could help spot future pandemics earlier
Artificial intelligence could spot and track earlier outbreaks of disease around the world, the Pentagon's AI chief says as he retires from service.
Policy · 116th Congress
US Chamber expects another COVID-19 relief bill before July 4
The chamber’s top goal in the next relief bill is a broad safe harbor from COVID-19 lawsuits for businesses that follow health officials' guidelines.
Policy · 116th Congress
NOAA sees busy hurricane season colliding with COVID-19
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday it expects an “above normal” hurricane season, with as many as 19 named storms.
Policy · 116th Congress
National Parks reopen without release of plan or infection data
Most parks were closed in March after being inundated with guests who were not observing CDC guidelines to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
AFL-CIO, Labor Department spar over workplace safety amid COVID-19
The Labor Department never responded after the AFL-CIO filed a suit asking a court to tell OSHA to issue a new temporary standard for infectious diseases.
Policy · 116th Congress
Transportation Department says House letter on watchdog demotion contains ‘numerous errors’
The Transportation Department told House Democrats their allegations that the acting inspector general was wrongly terminated “contains numerous errors."
Policy · 116th Congress
Corporations and consumer groups battle over COVID-19 liability
Business groups are pushing senators to add liability protections to the next COVID-19 bill.
Policy · 116th Congress
DHS indefinitely extends, expands border asylum ban
Extension of Trump administration order barring entry of unauthorized migrants at the border will remain in place indefinitely
Policy · 116th Congress
Census: Nearly half of households lost income since March
Census: Nearly half of households lost income since March - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Asylum seekers could ‘Remain in Mexico’ for years amid pandemic
The indefinite extension of border restrictions could also extend the wait for most asylum seekers in the controversial program into a year or longer.
Policy · 116th Congress
Apple, Google release template for COVID-19 contact tracing apps
New mobile phone apps for iPhones and Android devices would allow public health authorities to track COVID-19 spread through voluntary users.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus wallops disaster agencies as storms, fires approach
Emergency managers, already stretched thin by an unprecedented pandemic response effort, now face a potentially devastating hurricane and wildfire season.
Policy · 116th Congress
Administration releases details of COVID-19 aid to farmers
The Agriculture Department provided details of aid to farmers and ranchers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, including direct payments for market disruptions
Policy · 116th Congress
Federal Reserve chairman disappoints Democrats hoping for fiscal backing
The Fed's Jerome Powell disappointed Senate Banking Democrats who sought his support for more spending to contain the economic damage of the pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
Census Bureau nears goal for 2020 count, but crucial areas lag
Nearly 60 percent of the country has responded, but rates still lag in minority neighborhoods and other hard-to-count communities.
Policy · 116th Congress
ICE: Migrant parents chose detention over children’s release
When asked by ICE whether they wanted to be separated from their children, the parents chose to remain in detention - with their kids