Policy · 116th Congress
Trump admin must accept new DACA applications, court rules
[jwp-video n=”1″] Friday’s District Court ruling comes after mounting pressure from both Democrats and advocacy groups.
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Congress · 116th Congress
House lawmakers agree secure remote voting is possible, but implementation still divides
[jwp-video n=”1″] Despite his strong opposition to remote voting, Gingrich had nothing but praise for the committee’s work Friday.
Congress · 116th Congress
State, local coronavirus aid fight may hinge on school funds
Schumer will make another push for the $1 trillion in state and local aid they want in a news conference with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s move on key environment law feeds Democrats’ strategy
That proposal received more than 1 million public comments. Democrats have been hammering climate change as a topic in recent weeks.
Policy · 116th Congress
Experts: Public trust in science, data key to COVID-19 vaccine credibility
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Julian Castro plans to get out the immigrant vote in 2020
[jwp-video n=”1″] Living up to his word, Castro joined forces with former Vice President Joe Biden, supporting and speaking up for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Policy · 116th Congress
Citing census delay, New Jersey looks to push legislative redistricting to 2023
[jwp-video n=”1″] In New Jersey, Republicans including Assemblyman Chris DePhillips argued the bill passed Thursday went too far, pointing out that the resolution would amend the constitution
Policy · 116th Congress
Facing pressure, Census Bureau says it will clarify roles of two political appointees
[jwp-video n=”1″] Those concerns were echoed by statements from the American Economic Association, which said the appointment “raises questions” about the agency’s adherence to professional
Policy · 116th Congress
Foreign students’ dilemma: Risk COVID-19 exposure or deportation?
Around 1 million students from around the world study at the U.S. institutions on temporary visas, according to the New American Economy, a bipartisan organization in favor of immigration reform.
Policy · 116th Congress
Medicaid enrollment increase puts pressure on state budgets
The House passed a COVID-19 relief bill (HR 6800) in May that would increase the FMAP bump for states to 14 percent from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, then drop it back to the 6.2 percent bump until
Congress · 116th Congress
Issues linger after House Armed Services’ smooth NDAA markup
[jwp-video n=”1″] Members of the military and National Guard are clearly identifiable, and other members of federal law enforcement should be too if they are acting under the Insurrection Act
Policy · 116th Congress
Public health experts worry CDC is being stifled on COVID-19
[jwp-video n=”1″] The CDC has had two telephone press briefings since March. That’s far less publicity than during earlier, less devastating epidemics.
Congress · 116th Congress
Duckworth blocks military promotions to protect impeachment witness
[jwp-video n=”1″] Duckworth told reporters that her hold, which applies to 1,123 scheduled promotions to the rank of “06” (colonel or Navy captain) or above, could actually make things easier
Policy · 116th Congress
Unclear regulations stymie digital asset innovation, lawyers say
Corrected July 1 | Would-be financial technology innovators are shying away from digital assets because of the cost to comply with, or risk of drawing the ire of, U.S. regulators, according to securities
Congress · 116th Congress
NDAA: Russian support for US extremists a ‘significant risk’
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Congress · 116th Congress
Defense bill would give Pentagon power over Energy’s nuclear arms budget
[jwp-video n=”1″] Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette on Monday sent an impassioned letter on this issue to Senate Armed Services Chairman James M. Inhofe, R-Okla.
Congress · 116th Congress
Witnesses: No warnings from Park Police in clearing of square
Two witnesses to the police clearing of Lafayette Square on June 1, when law enforcement officers aggressively pushed largely peaceful demonstrators from the park, told House members Monday they did not
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Defense discussions dominate, plus infrastructure week in the House
[jwp-video n=”1″] On Monday evening, the Senate voted 89-4 on a motion to proceed to the defense bill. Meanwhile, on the House floor, it’s infrastructure week.