Policy · 117th Congress
Senate Republicans preview clash over ‘Dreamers’ legislation
Some GOP senators at a hearing said they support legalizing 'Dreamers,' just not through a bill that also helps certain other immigrants
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Policy · 117th Congress
CDC issues guidance for treating ‘long COVID’ patients
The interim guidance acknowledges much is unknown about post-COVID conditions, although the NIH launched a research effort last week.
Policy · 117th Congress
Legal threats loom over Senate hearing on Dreamers
Nine years after DACA's creation, a federal court case looms over the legality of the program protecting certain undocumented immigrants.
Congress · 117th Congress
$1.5 trillion spending cap approved with House rule
House Democrats approved a resolution Monday that would set a $1.506 trillion appropriations ceiling for the upcoming fiscal year.
Policy · 117th Congress
Justices split with Congress on interpretation of landmark drug sentencing law
The Supreme Court has decided that a 2018 criminal sentencing law doesn't apply to those convicted for the smallest amounts of crack cocaine.
Congress · 117th Congress
House committee unveils bipartisan Big Tech antitrust agenda
Five bills supported by Democrats and Republicans seek to trim the monopolies of technology firms such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google.
Policy · 117th Congress
OSHA issues safeguards for health workers, but goals for others
The Biden administration set COVID-19 workforce protections for health care workers but only recommended steps other employers could take.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators press Fudge to rebuild HUD’s depleted staff
HUD Secretary Fudge told senators that the loss of a fifth of department staff since 2012 has slowed the distribution of aid.
Policy · 117th Congress
Amazon faces activism, rising tide of ‘environmental justice’
Amazon faces pressure from investors to change practices that do disproportionate environmental harm to communities of color.
Policy · 117th Congress
Walsh, Republicans spar over pace of job growth, unemployment benefits
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is skeptical of Republicans' assertion that restaurants aren't reopening because they can't find workers.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers push back on White House pitch to alter what defines ‘city’
Changing the threshold for what’s considered a “metropolitan statistical area" could cause a "devastating" loss of federal program funds.
Policy · 117th Congress
OMB’s potential change of ‘city’ puts billions on the line
A proposed OMB change in what classifies as a city in the eyes of the U.S. government could cost 144 communities billions in federal funds.
Policy · 117th Congress
Young adults shun COVID-19 vaccine as White House warns of risks
Young adults in Generation Z are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine at a higher rate than other age groups, which officials are trying to address.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden task force to reunify 29 more migrant families
The task force also reported 5,636 child-family separations from July 2017 to when President Donald Trump left office in January.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates chide Biden over ICE funding plan
The proposal would fund the DHS agency at levels similar to the current year despite plans to narrow enforcement efforts and reduce detention.
Policy · 117th Congress
In rural South Carolina, a groundbreaking broadband project takes root
With federal money and local ingenuity, high speed internet was brought to Allendale County, where many Black residents lacked access.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden would slash Pentagon money for pandemic prevention
The White House has proposed deep cuts to the leading government program for preventing, detecting and responding to global disease outbreaks.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate passes broad research and development bill
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at giving the U.S. an edge over China in research and development of emerging technologies.
Policy · 117th Congress
Whitehouse and Kennedy request Supreme Court travel records
Key senators asked the Justice Department and the U.S. Marshals Service for information about the last 10 years of trips for justices.
Congress · 117th Congress
No timeline for spending talks, White House budget director says
Acting White House budget director Shalanda D. Young said there weren't any talks planned yet to hammer out a bipartisan spending deal.