Policy · 117th Congress
Interior moves forward with oil and gas drill site leasing
The Interior Department said it would move forward with oil and gas lease sales on federal lands and waters.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Fight over strategy intensifies as wildfire funding grows
As the Biden administration doles out historic levels funding to curb wildfires, partisan fights are breaking out over how to spend the money.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden’s marijuana pardons limited, but spark legalization talk on Hill
President Joe Biden’s pardon for thousands of people convicted of possessing marijuana may have a limited impact on its own but pushes debate.
Policy · 117th Congress
United States fell far short of refugee goal last fiscal year
The U.S. took in fewer than 26,000 refugees this past fiscal year, far short of the Biden administration’s stated goal, new data shows.
Policy · 117th Congress
Bank regulators eye climate risk scenarios, drawing GOP criticism
The Fed and FDIC consider how to test banks' resilience under various climate scenarios, but say they aren't stress tests.
Congress · 117th Congress
OPEC production cuts add fuel to domestic energy debates
Lawmakers said OPEC's move to cut oil production underscores the need to break from fossil fuels, but they disagree on how.
Policy · 117th Congress
Appeals court rules against program that protects ‘Dreamers’
A federal appeals court ruled against a decade-old program that protects young undocumented immigrants who came to the country as children.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pipeline safety agency with big task lacks key resources
The agency tasked with the safety of more pipelines lacks an official leader as it faces growing pressure to write new regulations.
Policy · 117th Congress
Trump seeks Supreme Court review over seized documents
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Congress · 117th Congress
Home health groups fight back against proposed cuts
The proposed cuts are recommended by an advisory commission, but some lawmakers say they would devastate the home health industry.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court told minority representation at stake in case
Potential ruling on Voting Rights Act could “obliterate” many majority-minority congressional districts, one attorney said.
Policy · 117th Congress
A Michigan community’s long battle with PFAS and the Pentagon
The Pentagon has done little to address its PFAS problems, despite the millions of dollars that have been provided for cleanup work.
Congress · 117th Congress
Path uncertain for US-Taiwan free trade deal despite Hill support
The U.S. Trade Representative is taking the lead in trade talks with Taiwan, with the first round expected to take place this fall.
Policy · 117th Congress
Hunger plan builds on federal role in getting food to millions
The strategy may have its most immediate effect in areas where the federal government is most closely involved in providing food.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court to weigh use of race in congressional redistricting
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in a congressional redistricting case from Alabama that could weaken the Voting Rights Act.
Policy · 117th Congress
Both sides dig in as EPA’s final decision on Pebble Mine nears
Developers, environmental advocates await an EPA decision that could block the opening of the Pebble Mine near an Alaskan salmon fishery.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court term starts with reopened courtroom, new justice
The Supreme Court opened to the public for oral arguments for the first time in almost two years Monday because of the pandemic.
Policy · 117th Congress
Justices question test for determining protected wetlands
Justices questioned whether the Biden administration’s test for determining jurisdiction for wetlands under the Clean Water Act is too broad.
Congress · 117th Congress
9/11 victims bill passes House in last pre-election vote
The House passed legislation Friday that would give as much as $3 billion in payments to spouses and children of Sept. 11 victims.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court to hear case on EPA’s Clean Water Act authority
The EPA's power to enforce the Clean Water Act could be curtailed in a case to be considered by the Supreme Court when it convenes Monday.