Policy · 117th Congress
Pentagon review finds few extremists in the armed forces
Austin III responded to the participation of about 80 veterans in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Only one active duty servicemember has reportedly been charged.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Child credit backers look to workarounds if budget bill stalls
The sweetened credit for the 2021 tax year provides up to $3,600 per child under age 6 or $3,000 per child ages 6 through 17, and makes the benefit fully refundable, which means it’s paid in full to families
Congress · 117th Congress
Commission sends Biden report on Supreme Court overhauls
The completion of that commission’s work moves the focus back to Biden and Democrats in Congress, with pressure from liberal groups to respond to a Supreme Court that has a 6-3 conservative majority
Campaigns · 117th Congress
More companies disclose political spending after Jan. 6 attack
Corporations are ramping up disclosure of political spending amid intense scrutiny of their advocacy by the public and by shareholders focused on social justice and governance issues in the wake of the Jan. 6
Policy · 117th Congress
US to restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ program next week
The agency said Thursday it would relaunch the program formally known at the Migration Protection Protocols, or MPP, “on or around” Dec. 6.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
High court appears poised to hand Trump another 2024 attack line with Roe on ropes
Most observers predicted that the 6-3 rightward tilt of the court once Barrett was confirmed by the Senate would likely deliver just what Trump floated on his one-time favorite cable news show.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates energized by Supreme Court abortion case
Push to protect abortion access Questions from the 6-3 conservative majority hinted the court could favor allowing the Mississippi law to go into effect.
Congress · 117th Congress
Abortion case tests Supreme Court’s rightward shift after Trump
Now, what those justices say Wednesday in a challenge to a Mississippi abortion law could reveal how far and how fast the new 6-3 conservative majority will change the legal landscape for abortion
Policy · 117th Congress
Petroleum reserve sale seen having small impact on gas prices
Energy Information Administration, told senators at a hearing last week the agency expects heating bills in the U.S. to increase between 6 and 46 percent this winter from last winter, though that range
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden to stay with Powell as Fed chairman
. | President Joe Biden said Monday he plans to stick with Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, supporting continuity in leadership as annual inflation topped 6 percent last month in the fastest increase
Policy · 117th Congress
Turkey gobbles up Thanksgiving dollar; Vilsack’s meal focuses on the basics
In the spirit of the holiday, the Farm Bureau found at least one thing to be thankful for: its classic dinner costs just $6 per serving. Even the classic dinner doesn’t come with all the frills.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration cracks down on ransomware group
FBI arrests Ukrainian citizen in Europe and seizes $6 million in assets allegedly extorted by the REvil computer hacking group
Congress · 117th Congress
House votes Friday on infrastructure, budget bill rule in doubt
The vote began at 3:39 p.m. and was still going after 6 p.m. David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Laura Weiss and Paul M. Krawzak contributed to this report.
Congress · 117th Congress
Another hurdle for Biden’s climate goals: the Supreme Court
A ruling from the court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, could narrow the EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases from the power sector, the second-largest source
Congress · 117th Congress
Revised budget bill cuts more than $10 billion in transportation funds
And it eliminates the $6 billion allotted for member priorities, known as earmarks.
Policy · 117th Congress
US ‘rarely’ enforced conditions on Afghanistan aid, audit says
ultimately fell to the Taliban might have been less effective, as a result, than they could have been, according to the special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction’s previously unpublicized Oct. 6
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids
The FDA has been independently verifying the data supporting the safety and efficacy of the kid-sized doses, in addition to data showing they are necessary, since Oct. 6.
Congress · 117th Congress
Facebook can’t be trusted to stop spread of extremism, experts tell Senate
Facebook, in particular, is responsible for spreading extremist content and fomenting domestic terrorism, including activity related to the “Stop the Steal” movement that led to the deadly Jan. 6
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden makes $1.75T sales pitch to House Democrats
The next biggest piece is $400 billion for universal prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds and child care subsidies to provide day care for kids under 6 who are not enrolled in pre-K.
Policy · 117th Congress
Income inequity persists in COVID-19 vaccination rates
Virginia: Department of Medical Assistance Services data show that the percentage of Medicaid beneficiaries 12 or older with at least one dose grew from 33 percent in June to 46 percent on Oct. 6.