Policy · 117th Congress
Protecting the vulnerable comes with added nuance in new COVID-19 phase
The effort to protect the vulnerable is more nuanced in the newest phase of the pandemic, one with an easing of government mandates.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Early morning omnibus filing expected; four-day stopgap prepped
Text of a massive fiscal 2022 omnibus spending bill was being assembled early Wednesday morning in advance of floor action later in the day.
Congress · 117th Congress
Welcome to Capitol Hill’s ‘No-Fly Zone Island.’ It has a high-profile mayor despite myriad risks
Call it Washington's "No-Fly Zone Island." Despite myriad warnings about a broader war with Russia, Sen. Joe Manchin III is its mayor.
Congress · 117th Congress
US shipping rules complicate bid to ban Russian oil and gas
As pressure builds to ban Russian oil and gas in the U.S., some lawmakers are pointing to a century-old shipping law as a potential hurdle.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators push to expand food aid for low-income troops
A group of senators is introducing a bill to expand food aid for low-income troops, by not counting their housing allowance as income.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden warns of higher pump prices as he bans Russian energy
President Biden issued a ban on the import of Russian energy and warned the move would require Americans to endure higher gasoline prices.
Congress · 117th Congress
US spies expect Putin to ‘double down’ on Ukraine war
U.S. intelligence analysts told Congress they expect Putin to redouble his efforts to defeat Ukraine, but will have trouble holding it.
Policy · 117th Congress
Still struggling motor coach industry seeks more federal aid
The motor coach industry says it is still struggling to return to pre-pandemic ridership and needs more federal help.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census Bureau to lay out potential misses in 2020 count
A report Thursday will reveal parts of the country that were likely undercounted — possibly resulting in a loss of funds and representation.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers fear cryptocurrencies could be back door for sanctioned rubles
Members of Congress from both parties are worried that cryptocurrencies could help Russians evade Western sanctions.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘We all sound like it’s the 1990s,’ says Rep. David Schweikert
Lawmakers seem like they "missed an entire technology revolution,” he says. If you pushed telehealth, “you were a messenger of the Antichrist.”
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Why the Marist Poll is worth considering
The most recent Marist Poll shows big swings in approval ratings for President Joe Biden. They might be evidence of a shift among the public.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Supreme Court denies appeal of Pennsylvania, North Carolina maps
The justices rejected attempts by Republicans to overturn court-approved voting maps that favored Democrats.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Judiciary leaders spar over Supreme Court confirmation hearing timeline
Sen. Charles Grassley signaled Republicans will complain about the “unnecessary artificial timeline” for hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Policy · 117th Congress
New guidance released to shore up juvenile immigrant program
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration rules would make it easier for immigrant minors who have been abused or neglected to obtain green cards.
Congress · 117th Congress
Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force
The Government Accountability Office has found that Capitol Police operate under unclear use of force guidelines.
Congress · 117th Congress
Omnibus talks appear on track; House vote expected Wednesday
Top appropriators and congressional leaders are aiming to wrap up omnibus negotiations so lawmakers can vote this week.
Congress · 117th Congress
As 200 groups seek access, talks underway to reopen Hill buildings
Only visitors with appointments can access to House and Senate office buildings, but there are discussions underway about reopening.
Congress · 117th Congress
Uphill climb seen for employment tax credit in omnibus talks
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to restore a pandemic-era employee retention tax break for small businesses and nonprofits.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers poised to block imports of Russian energy, end other favorable tariffs
The U.S. could join Canada in raising tariff rates on imported Russian goods if Congress revokes Russia's most-favored-nation status.