Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s telecom picks jump-start Democratic broadband push
Democratic lawmakers have had to be patient as Biden selected nominees for the top posts at the Federal Communications Commission.
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Policy · 117th Congress
CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11
CDC Director Walensky signed off on advisory committee's vaccine recommendations after the earlier 14-0 vote.
Congress · 117th Congress
Centrist Democrats balk at quick House vote on budget bill
House Democratic leaders may not have the votes to pass their budget reconciliation package this week due to moderates' objections.
Congress · 117th Congress
Another hurdle for Biden’s climate goals: the Supreme Court
President Joe Biden faces a new climate challenge as the Supreme Court could upend the EPA's power to regulate carbon emissions.
Policy · 117th Congress
Coinbase’s single crypto regulator idea draws skepticism
Coinbase’s suggestion that a single regulator take responsibility for the crypto market is seen as worsening an already fragmented structure.
Congress · 117th Congress
Shadow speaker: Progressive leader Jayapal rises during budget brawl
As President Biden and other Democratic leaders struggled to pass his agenda, Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal wielded her new power.
Policy · 117th Congress
As defense disruptions loom, Biden eases up on vaccine refusers
The president is loosening his mandate that the Pentagon fire unvaccinated troops and that defense contractors fire unvaccinated employees.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census may have missed more than 1 million, report suggests
A new report estimates the Census Bureau double counted white residents in 2022 while missing people of color, renters and young children.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden concludes Europe trip as domestic negotiations continue
President Joe Biden wrapped his overseas trip with some trade and diplomatic wins, but returns to a contentious domestic situation.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sanders opposes plan to scrap ‘SALT’ cap, then restore it
Sen. Sanders' opposition cast doubt on prospects for the latest compromise on "SALT," which has bedeviled Democratic leaders for months.
Congress · 117th Congress
Ten key climate and energy elements in reconciliation package
Democrats' massive budget bill is also a historic climate change bill, with a series of programs to boost low-carbon energy sources.
Congress · 117th Congress
Key justices skeptical of Texas abortion law structure
The Supreme Court appeared ready Monday to give providers a legal pathway to stop a law that effectively bans abortions after about six weeks.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats pinning climate hopes on revised methane fee
Democrats hope the altered fee offers enough of a concession to win over Sen. Joe Manchin III and others in their ranks.
Policy · 117th Congress
US, EU compromise on steel levy, seek carbon deal to curb China
US-EU agreement easing tariffs on European steel and aluminum eyes using international climate policy to curb China’s overproduction of steel.
Congress · 117th Congress
Manchin not ready to back $1.75T budget package
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III pleaded for more time to consider a $1.75 trillion budget reconciliation bill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden gives contractors leeway on COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Federal contractors can use their discretion in deciding how to handle employees who refuse to get vaccinated, according to the White House.
Congress · 117th Congress
Revised budget bill cuts more than $10 billion in transportation funds
The Democrats' latest budget package would reduce spending on ports infrastructure despite the ongoing supply chain logjam.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids
The Food and Drug Administration took action Friday to allow school-aged children to qualify for COVID-19 vaccines as soon as next week.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pentagon may not immediately fire vaccine resisters
The Biden administration is signaling that troops, Pentagon civilians and contractors who miss vaccination deadlines may get more time.
Policy · 117th Congress
US ‘rarely’ enforced conditions on Afghanistan aid, audit says
A watchdog has found that the Defense Department did not hold Afghan security forces to account for failing to curtail corruption.