Policy · 117th Congress
FDA advisers back Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster
The next step in making a booster available is for the FDA to formally issue an emergency use authorization.
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Policy · 117th Congress
DHS to restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ for asylum-seekers next month
Mexican officials have raised concerns about the program and requested improvements before they will agree to accept returned immigrants.
Policy · 117th Congress
White House sets Nov. 8 to open US to vaccinated travelers
The White House on Friday set Nov. 8 for the anticipated lifting of restrictions on overseas travelers coming into the United States.
Policy · 117th Congress
Texas abortion ban keeps making its way through court system
A federal appeals court has allowed Texas to keep its abortion ban in place while courts contemplate a challenge from the Justice Department.
Congress · 117th Congress
Global tax deal could drive changes in Democrats’ budget plan
The global deal is influencing discussions on Democrats’ international tax plan, which they have to get past business-friendly centrists.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police officer faces charges connected to Jan. 6 attack
A veteran Capitol Police officer faces charges he obstructed the probe into the Jan. 6 attack related to deletion of Facebook information.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA advisers recommend Moderna COVID-19 booster shots
FDA advisers decided in a 19-0 vote Thursday to endorse Moderna COVID-19 booster shots for the most vulnerable to severe complications.
Policy · 117th Congress
Report: White House considering Robert Califf as FDA commissioner
If chosen and confirmed by the Senate, the Obama-era government official would take the helm at a time of intense public scrutiny.
Policy · 117th Congress
California board diversity requirements face legal challenge
A Los Angeles judge rejected a request for summary judgment on California's board diversity law, allowing a lawsuit to go to trial.
Policy · 117th Congress
Some health experts confused about administration’s booster goal
The FDA examines booster shots for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but experts remain confused about Biden's goals for boosters.
Policy · 117th Congress
Concerns grow over home health care as Democrats debate funding
Advocates worry that a proposed funding boost will be pared back so much that it wouldn’t deliver on its promise to increase jobs and wages.
Congress · 117th Congress
Short-term highway bill extension brings anxiety to contractors
A short extension of the surface transportation law means states have to wait for federal backing to award contracts for long-term projects.
Policy · 117th Congress
Social Security beneficiaries to see 5.9 percent pay boost
Social Security recipients will get a 5.9 percent boost in benefits next year, the highest cost-of-living adjustment in almost four decades.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supply chain logjam poses question: Can Biden save Christmas?
The president will meet unions, retailers and trade groups to discuss a supply chain logjam, but it may be too late to save Christmas.
Congress · 117th Congress
Green card recapture effort faces uncertain Senate future
“Recapturing” unused green cards from years past may be Democrats’ best chance to make immigration policy changes through reconciliation.
Congress · 117th Congress
Military family groups press Biden to help low-income troops
Advocates for military families want Congress to create a new "basic needs allowance" to help low-paid troops to afford food.
Congress · 117th Congress
Transit, rail funding seen as vulnerable to reconciliation cuts
Supporters of more federal transit and rail spending worry funds may be cut in a reconciliation bill because they're provided elsewhere.
Policy · 117th Congress
White House will open US land borders to vaccinated travelers
Starting in November, fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to cross the Canadian and Mexican borders for “nonessential” purposes.
Policy · 117th Congress
Emergency funds could kick-start slow Afghan resettlement
Only a fraction of Afghan refugees who have arrived in the United States have been resettled into American communities.
Policy · 117th Congress
Critics, supporters see Biden’s OCC nominee reining in fintech
President Biden's nominee to lead the OCC is seen by critics and supporters as someone who would rein in the financial technology sector.