Policy · 116th Congress
Defense contractors are unlikely to pivot to coronavirus response
Technically, defense contractors could shift production toward badly needed medical equipment, but experts say that's easier said than done.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Farm group warns of ‘bare shelves’ without expedited work visas
Farm group warns of 'bare shelves' without expedited work visas - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC suggests nurses use bandanas, scarves during face mask shortage
The CDC says that option should be used “as a last resort” when the hospital nearly depletes its supply and experiences a crush of COVID-19 patients.
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration authorities hit pause amid coronavirus concerns
The Trump administration is closing immigration offices, canceling in-person check-ins with undocumented immigrants, and scaling back court hearings.
Policy · 116th Congress
Shortage of supplies for virus leads Trump to invoke war powers
The Defense Production Act of 1950 gives the president broad powers to require manufacturers to boost production of critical supplies and equipment.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
HBO film reveals major gaps in 2020 US election systems
Compared with 2016, US election system is more vulnerable to remote attack, said Harri Hursti, a Finnish computer programmer and ethical hacker.
Policy · 116th Congress
New aid request adds to coronavirus response price tag
The White House sent a $45.8 billion supplemental spending request to Congress on Tuesday night to bolster the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Guatemala suspends US flights carrying asylum-seekers
Coronavirus precautions led the Guatemalan government to temporarily block the flights, which are part of a deal struck with the Trump administration.
Policy · 116th Congress
Treasury, Fed take new actions to bolster lending during pandemic
The Fed has taken a series of steps since the COVID-19 disease began to spread to provide liquidity to markets and to encourage bank lending
Congress · 116th Congress
Mnuchin: White House plan will inject $1 trillion into economy
Treasury Secretary said the massive stimulus package the Trump administration is proposing would pump $1 trillion into the coronavirus-ravaged U.S. economy.
Policy · 116th Congress
Foes of smoke-flavoring ban unmoved by high rate of lung-cancer deaths
None of the representatives of the 10 House districts with the most lung cancer deaths voted for the bill to ban flavored smoking and vaping products.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House sees $50 billion for airlines, support for Boeing
Details of industry support are lacking, but Trump singled out need to assist Boeing, which was struggling even before the pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
ACLU asks for humanitarian release of vulnerable ICE detainees
The ACLU has asked a federal court to release a group of immigrants at a Seattle-area detention center due to their vulnerability to contracting COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Mnuchin’s call for returning Fed authorities meets skepticism
Experts think Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin wants to expand the Federal Reserve’s powers to save non-financial firms facing insolvency.
Policy · 116th Congress
Artificial intelligence recruited to find clues about COVID-19
White House called on companies to help researchers scour scientific literature on the coronavirus to address questions raised by World Health Organization
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration courts scale back group hearings
Immigration courts scale back group hearings - 2020
Policy · 116th Congress
White House: Limit gatherings to 10 people due to virus
The White House on Monday urged people not to gather in groups of larger than 10 people in an evolving scramble to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Bracing for coronavirus, hospitals call for more funding
Hospitals are seeking more funding as they brace for more patients with COVID-19 infections and potential shortages of workers and supplies.
Policy · 116th Congress
Wireless providers sign FCC pledge to keep customers connected
Wireless providers sign FCC pledge to keep customers connected - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines seek $58 billion in aid for business lost to pandemic
U.S. airlines on Monday asked the federal government for nearly $60 billion in aid as passengers stay home to avoid the COVID-19 pandemic.