Policy · 117th Congress
Ransomware wreaks havoc by mimicking Tupperware parties of old
Ransomware has become a service in which hackers who want to make money by stealing online information trade advice and share the profits.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Amid violence in Mideast, Democrats torn over proposed weapons sale to Israel
A trend of Democrats becoming more willing to publicly criticize Israel became more pronounced over the past week.
Policy · 117th Congress
Citizenship rules eased for kids born abroad to same-sex couples
The State Department revised a rule that had denied birthright citizenship to some children born overseas via IVF or surrogacy.
Policy · 117th Congress
Federal charter for Paxos edges fintech into banking system
OCC's preliminary approval of a bank charter for a fintech company that has critics worried about it is skirting the rules.
Policy · 117th Congress
‘There’s no turning back’: Biden gets behind the wheel to promote electric cars
Biden traveled to the heart of car country to promote his plans for accelerating America’s production and adoption of electric vehicles.
Policy · 117th Congress
House sends anti-Asian hate crimes bill to Biden
The measure would make it easier to track hate crimes amid a spike in anti-Asian violence since the start of the pandemic.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court to hear Mississippi abortion ban case
The Supreme Court will hear a major case next term on whether Mississippi can ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with some exceptions.
Policy · 117th Congress
Expect more wildfires this year. And expect lawmakers to disagree about them
Another round of wildfires is expected even as lawmakers differ over the primary drivers of such blazes and the best way to prevent them.
Policy · 117th Congress
Infrastructure proposals lack plans for tackling pipeline security, cyberattacks
A summary of the $2 trillion White House plan, which is not yet in legislative language, does not mention cybersecurity or hacking.
Policy · 117th Congress
US to export another 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines globally
The United States will export 20 million doses of authorized COVID-19 vaccines to other countries by the end of June.
Policy · 117th Congress
‘Dreamers’ advocates turn up heat on Senate after Biden meeting
The House passed a bill in March to help "Dreamers" become citizens. Now advocates and Democrats say it's time for the Senate to do the same.
Policy · 117th Congress
National vaccination effort leaves ICE detainees behind
Immigration agency lacks clear national vaccination plan. “They're still trying to figure out who should be in charge.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Watchdog: More than 80 CBP employees violated social media policies
Dozens of Customs and Border Protection employees violated policies by posting offensive and unprofessional content on social media.
Policy · 117th Congress
Cost analysis is latest Trump-era rule to be rescinded by EPA
Critics said the previous administration’s “benefit-cost” rule hampered the agency’s ability to limit air pollution.
Policy · 117th Congress
Capitol insurrection forces military’s extremism problem out of the shadows
Experts and those with firsthand experience say the military has a problem, even if it lurks largely below the surface.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden: Pipeline back, Russians to blame for hack
The cyberattack shut down the critical pipeline last week, triggering gas shortages and panic-induced buying.
Policy · 117th Congress
Congress must pass cyber notification law, top CISA official says
Companies should be required to notify the federal government when they have suffered a major cyber attack, a top cyber official said.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC: Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 can lose the mask indoors
The CDC says fully vaccinated people can take their masks off both indoors and outdoors without having to worry about COVID-19.
Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccine makers pressed by lawmakers, investors to speed global access to shots
Shareholders submitted proposals this month asking companies how public funding may affect vaccine distribution and pricing decisions.
Policy · 117th Congress
Bipartisan immigration talks thwarted by escalating migration
Republicans say they can't sign off on any agreement until they see the White House ‘get control of the border.’