Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court defers to Congress on cross-border shooting lawsuits
Supreme Court defers to Congress on lawsuits from cross-border incidents in case where Border Patrol shot and killed Mexican boy on Mexico side of border.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Appeals court rules in favor of Trump family planning rule
The controversial rule led numerous Democratic-led states and family planning organizations to drop out of the program in opposition.
Policy · 116th Congress
Reproductive rights fractures coalition of church-affiliated investment groups
Debate over abortion could disrupt the coalition of church-affiliated investment groups that has pushed for change on social issues in corporate boardrooms.
Policy · 116th Congress
Not on the candidates’ radar: The ‘sixth great extinction’
Scientists see a 'sixth great extinction' underway. It's getting only indirect attention from the Democratic candidates for president
Congress · 116th Congress
Polls: Most people still think census will ask about citizenship
Most people incorrectly believe census will include citizenship question, according to new polls, adding to concerns the issue may depress participation.
Congress · 116th Congress
When a majority is not enough to get a bill passed
Sometimes even popular bills just don’t move in Congress.
Policy · 116th Congress
Yellen and an all-star, bipartisan coalition pitch carbon tax
Former Cabinet officials renewed their push or a carbon tax to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate votes to begin debate on resolution limiting Trump’s war powers on Iran
The Senate on Wednesday narrowly voted to begin debate on a resolution that would block President Donald Trump from carrying out attacks on Iran.
Policy · 116th Congress
States OK blockchain ‘smart contracts’ but buy-in is uncertain
Legislation clears the way for blockchain technology to be admissible in court, but the concept has a long way to go before it has widespread practical use.
Policy · 116th Congress
After GAO critique, DHS releases 2020 election security plan
The government’s top cybersecurity agency will focus on four key objectives to secure this year’s elections from hacking and other interference.
Policy · 116th Congress
Clean energy tax breaks, federal workers targeted for revenue
The administration says the revenue-raising proposals in its fiscal 2021 budget will bring in an added $339 billion over 10 years.
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats preview election-year attacks on Trump budget
President Donald Trump's $4.8 trillion budget request has set the stage for a battle over the size and role of government — from now through Election Day.
Policy · 116th Congress
Four in Chinese military charged with hacking U.S. credit files
Hacking of Equifax “was a deliberate and sweeping intrusion into the private information of the American people," Attorney General William Barr said.
Policy · 116th Congress
Is a tax-by-mile system ready to replace fuel taxes?
Some in Congress think a tax on vehicle miles traveled is better than a gas tax as cars become more efficient. But such a tax may not be ready just yet.
Policy · 116th Congress
Top 10 things to know about Trump’s budget proposal
President Donald Trump isn't holding back when it comes to proposing budget cuts that are easy to pillory in 30-second campaign ads.
Policy · 116th Congress
Analysis: The Pentagon’s new budget is about to come undone
Congress will go along with the total amount that President Donald Trump is proposing for fiscal 2021, but the details will be substantially reordered.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House budget would slash domestic programs, foreign aid
President Donald Trump’s $4.8 trillion budget seeks to balance reductions in domestic and foreign aid programs with openings for deals on drug pricing and infrastructure.
Policy · 116th Congress
Interior moves to speed energy development on formerly protected Utah land
Mining, logging and drilling would be allowed under plans finalized by the Interior Department, angering conservation groups and congressional Democrats.
Policy · 116th Congress
States weigh expansion of their Medicaid programs
States weigh expansion of their Medicaid programs -
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump scales down once-grand infrastructure ambitions
Trump scales down once-grand infrastructure ambitions -