Policy · 117th Congress
FDA OKs Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for all American adults ages 18 and up Friday.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Temporary immigration protections for millions pass the House
The House budget bill includes work permits and deportation relief for immigrants, but those provisions face a rocky path in the Senate.
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes budget package after cost concerns abate
The House passed a roughly $2.2 trillion package of spending and tax breaks to expand the social safety net and combat climate change.
Policy · 117th Congress
Turkey gobbles up Thanksgiving dollar; Vilsack’s meal focuses on the basics
The Farm Bureau's annual Thanksgiving shopping trip found this year's meal will cost 14 percent more than last year's. Blame the turkey.
Congress · 117th Congress
House kicks budget reconciliation bill vote to Friday as GOP leader keeps talking
The House delayed a vote on the Democrats' reconciliation bill until Friday after Rep. Kevin McCarthy held the floor for hours.
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense bill stalled in Senate over amendment dispute
Senators put off voting on their annual defense policy bill after Republicans objected to the list of amendments set for consideration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Federal Insurance Office urged to push climate risk disclosure
The Federal Insurance Office is hearing from both investors and the industry about climate risks to the sector.
Policy · 117th Congress
Drug overdose deaths top 100,000 for first time
Annual deaths from drug overdoses through April topped 100,000 for the first time, according to new CDC data.
Congress · 117th Congress
Administration defends COVID-19 boosters for all, before likely OK
The administration's top health experts said COVID-19 booster shots are necessary even for young and healthy adults, despite conflicting data.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA to sidestep advisers on boosters-for-all approval
The committee of outside experts isn’t planning to meet to discuss the data on Pfizer’s request for authorization, the agency has confirmed.
Congress · 117th Congress
Mayorkas defends border policies against GOP attacks
The Homeland Security secretary found himself on defense as Republicans grilled him on the number of migrants who journeyed to the border.
Policy · 117th Congress
Antitrust hawks offer states a toolbox for regulating Big Tech
As Congress sits on possible fixes, some want states to be better armed in fights against Big Tech companies.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden visit to New Hampshire touts infrastructure law — and Dem lawmakers
President Joe Biden's trip to New Hampshire touted the new infrastructure law, as well as vulnerable Democratic lawmakers.
Congress · 117th Congress
Reconciliation talks put some racial equity policies at risk
Education, health care and other provisions in the reconciliation bill could have 'a disproportionate impact on Black and brown families.'
Policy · 117th Congress
Privacy issues seen reducing appeal of central bank digital currencies
The nature of central bank digital currencies may mean that privacy in transactions may be impossible to maintain.
Policy · 117th Congress
In implementing infrastructure law, Biden turns to two former mayors for help
Mitch Landrieu and Pete Buttigieg are in charge of implementing a measure that creates new spending on climate change, equity and broadband.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supply chain logjam: Where logistics and politics collide
When a House committee delves into the nation’s snarled supply chain, lawmakers will likely be snarled themselves in politics and logistics.
Congress · 117th Congress
After climate summit, House Democrats feel heat on budget vote
Reconciliation package includes billions in climate-related spending and tax incentives but leaves out much sought by climate hawks.
Congress · 117th Congress
Top areas of House budget package that could see changes
Some of the provisions in the massive House budget bill, which has already been scaled back, could be in for more changes.
Policy · 117th Congress
International student enrollment plummeted last year amid COVID-19
U.S. colleges reported a plunge in enrollment of new international students last year, but initial signs suggest an uptick this fall.