Policy · 117th Congress
Investors press firms on donations as political spending jumps
Investors urge corporations to disclose political spending as contributions resume after pause following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court smacks Congress on structure of Federal Housing Finance Agency
The Supreme Court ruled that Congress went too far in trying to establish the independence of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Policy · 117th Congress
Bipartisan infrastructure ‘framework’ heads to the White House
The bipartisan Senate group working on an infrastructure package reached a tentative agreement and will meet with Biden on Thursday.
Policy · 117th Congress
3 questions experts say need to be asked about pandemic’s origin
Biosecurity experts are pushing Congress to investigate a theory that the virus that causes COVID-19 escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China.
Policy · 117th Congress
G-7 moves toward US on digital services, with details awaited
The U.S. appears to have moved trading partners closer to a digital services tax that doesn't single out just big tech companies.
Policy · 117th Congress
Migrant children report poor conditions in influx shelters
'I am feeling very desperate.' New court filings detail raw food, dirty clothes, limited showers for unaccompanied children at HHS centers
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s cyber warning to Russia may have to be backed by action
Biden told Putin to stop cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, but the White House may have to follow up with counterattacks.
Policy · 117th Congress
Fintech listings surge on Wall Street as smartphones proliferate
The pace of listings by fintech companies is accelerating this year and executives say the near universal use of smartphones is the reason.
Policy · 117th Congress
Medicare demo emerges as coverage option for Alzheimer’s drug
Medicare could settle how to cover a new Alzheimer’s drug by running its own trial to study payment and treatment implications.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court cracks NCAA defense of athlete compensation rules
The justices upheld a lower court ruling that found the restriction on education-related benefits violated federal antitrust laws.
Policy · 117th Congress
Black immigrants push for protections as Juneteenth is honored
As new holiday is celebrated, advocates draw attention to the discrimination Black immigrants face over both their legal status and race.
Policy · 117th Congress
Industry cheers Supreme Court ruling on health care law
Democrats and health care industry groups largely applauded the Supreme Court's decision on the 2010 health care law Thursday.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court tosses out major Obamacare challenge
That 7-2 decision means the court did not address legal questions about whether the law, known as the Affordable Care Act, is invalid.
Policy · 117th Congress
Immigrants crucial to vaccinating US, but gaps remain
Getting more immigrants vaccinated against COVID-19 could be critical to Biden's goal of inoculating 70 percent of the country by July 4.
Policy · 117th Congress
Proposed education spending hike faces resistance in Senate
Criticism came from both parties at a budget hearing on the Biden Administration's proposed 40 percent increase in education spending.
Policy · 117th Congress
Garland withdraws asylum limits for domestic abuse victims
Attorney General Merrick Garland reversed two Trump-era policies restricting asylum for victims of domestic abuse, gang violence and others.
Policy · 117th Congress
Khan sworn in as chairwoman of FTC in surprise White House move
Lina Khan, a critic of Big Tech and an antitrust scholar, was elevated to FTC chairwoman after Tuesday confirmation by the Senate.
Policy · 117th Congress
House panel worries community grant program overlooks rural need
House Financial Services members say the rules governing distribution of Community Development Block Grants may need an update.
Policy · 117th Congress
Digital dollar backers say privacy, trust give US edge over China
House members see a US central bank digital currency as key to maintaining global economic dominance but acknowledge there are hurdles.
Policy · 117th Congress
Enacting tough federal cybersecurity standards an uphill battle, experts say
Passing tough cybersecurity standards would involve multiple congressional committees, federal departments, regulatory bodies, and industries