Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccinating kids for COVID-19 poses additional challenges for officials
Leaving kids unvaccinated could lead to new, more dangerous virus mutations and slow down protections through herd immunity.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Biden urges at least 70 percent of US adults to get first shot by July 4
The goal also signals that the administration expects the vaccination rate to continue at a slower pace than at its peak last month.
Policy · 117th Congress
Tech companies join calls for disclosure mandate to meet US emissions goals
Tech firms want uniform regulations requiring corporations to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, citing a need for reliable data.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers call to defund immigration cooperation program
House Democrats are calling for all funding for the ICE 287(g) program to be cut in the fiscal 2022 spending bill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Following backlash, Biden lifts refugee cap to 62,500
The White House will lift the cap to admit 62,500 refugees — from 15,000 — for the remaining five months of the current fiscal year.
Policy · 117th Congress
Sluggish visa program imperils Afghan partners as US withdraws
Lawmakers are sounding the alarm about a visa program for Afghans who helped U.S. troops — and may face danger from the Taliban once troops leave.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration to reunite first group of migrant families
The first group of migrant families separated at the border under the Trump administration will be reunited this week — with more to follow.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court considers scope of key provision in 2018 sentencing overhaul
Supreme Court hears case on a 2018 law that gave prisoners a chance to reduce long sentences for possessing smaller amounts of crack cocaine.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates push for office to reconsider ‘unjust’ deportations
They say a federal office handling requests from people trying to reverse their deportation could ease a backlogged immigration court system.
Policy · 117th Congress
Health officials plan major research on COVID-19 long-haulers
The National Institutes of Health will award grants for studying the long-term effects of COVID-19 and patients experiencing “long COVID.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Census misses create worries of Hispanic undercount
States with big Hispanic communities fell short of population expectations in census data. Advocates fear those groups were undercounted.
Policy · 117th Congress
ESG lobbying surges with Democratic control of Washington
More lobbyists reported raising ESG issues with U.S. officials and lawmakers this year, with full Democratic control of Washington.
Policy · 117th Congress
Former Trump aide targets Black farmer debt relief with lawsuit
A group led by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is suing the Agriculture Department over the definition of socially disadvantaged farmers.
Policy · 117th Congress
FEMA’s tasks pit COVID-19 vaccinations against hurricane prep
The agency faces staff burnout concerns as personnel are stretched thin running sites across the country as storm season approaches.
Policy · 117th Congress
U.S. foreign aid will be cut off if Taliban take power, senators say
Lawmakers in charge of the money flow say they'll cut it off if the Taliban roll back progress in Afghanistan on human rights for women
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC: Wearing masks outside not necessary for vaccinated people
Most virus transmission currently happens indoors, with less than 10 percent of virus transmission traced to exposures outdoors.
Congress · 117th Congress
Census results start wave of litigation over new maps
Within hours after the Census Bureau’s release of reapportionment results, the first wave of redistricting lawsuits hit federal courthouses.
Policy · 117th Congress
Republican doctors in Congress try to boost vaccine confidence
Polling shows that Republican voters have some of the highest rates of vaccine skepticism of any demographic in the country.
Policy · 117th Congress
Tesla crash triggers debate over safety and global competition
The fatal crash of a Tesla believed to be on autopilot reignited the debate over how the government should regulate autonomous vehicles.
Policy · 117th Congress
Special report: The race to reinvigorate US chip manufacturing
Washington is poised to spend billions to reinvigorate domestic chip manufacturing. This series is aimed at showing what comes next.