Policy · 117th Congress
Court challenge to ‘expulsion’ order looms over border policy
Currently, the Biden administration has formally exempted unaccompanied minors from the directive, or migrants under 18 who arrive without their parents.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Electric vehicles get help in Biden plan, but roadblocks remain
policy discussions, agreed that Americans simply aren’t going to buy electric vehicles until the charging infrastructure has been upgraded and drivers have confidence they can get where they’re going without
Policy · 117th Congress
A reshaped battlefield for climate policy
“I think that’s a big difference with the Biden administration,” Ori said by phone of the difference in economic recovery approaches.
Policy · 117th Congress
States diverge on crypto oversight as industry awaits clarity
In February, the companies settled without admitting any misconduct. In addition to the millions of dollars in fines, the companies promised to cease all business within the state.
Policy · 117th Congress
Border showdown could preview spending battle
The increasing numbers of minors arriving at the southern U.S. border without a parent or guardian have presented a challenge for the administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Johnson & Johnson under pressure to deliver promised vaccine doses to states
The delays could undercut vaccinations in rural and low-income areas without access to deep freezers needed for one of the two other authorized vaccines.
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes immigration bill to help ‘Dreamers’
“I celebrate today and look forward to when I can wake up in the country I’ve called home since I was five years old without the fear of deportation,” she said in a statement.
Policy · 117th Congress
Mayorkas stands against policies to deter migration at hearing
“If we want to speak of language, then let me speak of language,” he said. “I will share with you how I define a crisis.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate Republicans denounce Biden’s border wall funding freeze
An official at the Office of Management and Budget said the country has “a right and duty” to secure its borders.
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could present equity, pricing issues
But when pressed for details, she said they do not have any quite yet.
Policy · 117th Congress
College cost worries, online learning to remain after COVID-19
“That’s why many students are looking at that option and saying, ‘Wait a minute — I may be better off pursuing a different path.’” That sentiment is not new.
Policy · 117th Congress
Congress weighs propping up a transforming transport system
Lawmakers responded to the sudden changes by pouring federal dollars into protecting transportation modes, reasoning that the economy could not recover without transportation.
Policy · 117th Congress
How the pandemic changed health care, one year later
“I would like to see one bill, one bill that is comprehensive,” Eshoo, a California Democrat, said at the hearing, adding that it will hopefully be “so durable that it will really speak to the future
Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic year pushed Census to rely on records for count
Existing plans got thrown out the window, said acting Census Bureau Director Ron Jarmin.
Policy · 117th Congress
‘Dreamer,’ farmworker bills to test Senate waters on immigration
Congress has tried for decades to enact comprehensive immigration legislation without success, so starting next week the House will try a different strategy: passing a pair of more modest bills.
Policy · 117th Congress
SolarWinds hack may lead to breach notification law and stronger cyber agency
Without a law and clear guidance, companies don’t know whom to alert when they’re hacked, Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, said at a joint hearing of the House Oversight and Reform and House Homeland
Policy · 117th Congress
As more migrant children arrive, Biden faces political hurdles
The Department of Health and Human Services, which takes custody of migrant children who arrive in the U.S. without a parent, had approximately 7,600 children in its care as of Friday, more than
Policy · 117th Congress
Officials promote COVID-19 shots, plan more advice on behavior
“As a physician, I strongly urge everyone in America to get the first vaccine that is available to you when it is your turn,” Nunez-Smith said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic challenges, Trump rules await Cardona at Education
“I think the bigger issue that the administration will need to focus on is addressing all of the needs that children are going to be bringing back into school with them,” he said.
Policy · 117th Congress
CIA nominee pledges to de-politicize intelligence briefings
thing and speak truth to power” without fear of retribution.