Policy · 117th Congress
Activists react to high court move to leave Texas abortion ban in place for now
Abortion opponents cheered the Supreme Court's decision to allow the law to remain, although providers have standing to challenge it.
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Congress · 117th Congress
CBO: Fully extended reconciliation bill could cost $3 trillion
Democrats' reconciliation bill would increase federal deficits by $3 trillion over 10 years if most programs were made permanent, CBO said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court allows narrow challenge to Texas abortion law
The Supreme Court gave abortion providers a narrowed pathway to challenge a Texas law that effectively bans abortion after about six weeks.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate passes resolution to end COVID-19 shots-or-test rule
Two Democrats backed the effort to nullify an OSHA rule requiring large employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly tests.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden flexes federal purchasing power on climate
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an order that aims to make the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators question Biden nominee on fighting China and Russia
Senators asked a top Biden Pentagon nominee how the U.S. should handle a simultaneous war with Russia and China.
Policy · 117th Congress
Trucker shortage? It’s a point of debate amid supply chain jam
As Congress seeks solutions to a supply chain crisis, one suggestion keeps recurring: Address the trucker shortage.
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense bill nixes sanctions on Jamal Khashoggi’s killers
House and Senate leaders removed bipartisan provisions targeting Saudi Arabia before the House passed its defense policy bill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Omicron partially evades protection from Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
The omicron variant can partially evade the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, but people who receive a booster may still be well protected.
Congress · 117th Congress
Health care industry seeks surprise billing changes this month
Lawmakers have also been divided over how the administration plans to implement the rule set to take effect in January.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden, lawmakers warn Putin of severe sanctions over Ukraine
Biden and lawmakers warned Putin of "profound" sanctions against Russia if it follows through on apparent threats to invade Ukraine.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate confirms border chief amid record migrant encounters
Chris Magnus, the first Senate-confirmed Customs and Border Protection chief since 2019, promised to balance humanity and border security.
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense bill’s assistance for poor troops falls short, advocates say
A new basic needs allowance would seek to address hunger among military families, but it falls short, according to advocates.
Congress · 117th Congress
Afghanistan complicates new push to close Guantánamo Bay
The withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan further complicates the political, legal and legislative quandary around closing Guantánamo Bay.
Policy · 117th Congress
Omicron could overtake delta within weeks, experts say
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky advises taking a rapid COVID-19 test before indoor gatherings
Congress · 117th Congress
Commission sends Biden report on Supreme Court overhauls
The report makes no recommendation on contentious proposals such term limits for justices or expanding the number of justices.
Congress · 117th Congress
Cryptocurrency outlook may depend on which agency is supervising
The two main financial regulators may wind up in a turf battle because both have jurisdiction over parts of cryptocurrency.
Congress · 117th Congress
Partisan bickering could doom efforts to regulate social media companies
Republicans and Democrats tried putting differences aside to regulate social media firms, but they have returned to old partisan corners.
Congress · 117th Congress
Manchin repeats call for ‘strategic pause’ in big spending package
Manchin reiterated his desire for Senate Democrats to slow down consideration of the $2.2 trillion climate and social spending package.Â
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes debt limit process, Medicare cuts delay bill
The bill would limit Senate debate on debt limit legislation to 10 hours, creating a loophole to the 60-vote legislative filibuster rules.