Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court arguments have big climate change stakes
If the court takes a narrow approach and rules only on the question of EPA’s authority to control emissions, that still could interfere with Biden’s climate agenda.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court hears arguments over ‘public charge’ rule
The oral arguments Wednesday focused not on the merits of the policy, but on the convoluted legal challenges in different federal courts around the country, and what happened when President Joe Biden
Congress · 117th Congress
Homeland Security panel advances ICE nominee, again
Three additional Republicans voted against the nomination by proxy, but those votes are not counted in the official tally under committee rules. Sen.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators look to break logjam on elections overhaul
Trump provided fodder with his failed attempt to use that process to stay in office despite losing the election, including holding a Jan. 6, 2021, rally of his supporters that turned into an attack on
Policy · 117th Congress
Many still waiting for Biden’s promised racial equity reckoning
On the campaign trail that year, Biden seized on his predecessor’s racially charged comments and villainization of immigrants.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden didn’t get all he wanted on climate, but it’s a new year
But, she said, the onus is on Congress to pass legislation to support Biden’s international climate pledges.
Congress · 117th Congress
House leaders reject tying debt limit to defense bill
Yellen has told Congress that without additional borrowing room, the government may exhaust its ability to pay its financial obligations by Dec. 15.
Congress · 117th Congress
Shadow speaker: Progressive leader Jayapal rises during budget brawl
And, on the political calendar, Democrats were increasing concerned about the toss-up Virginia governor’s race in a state Biden won by 10 points over Trump one year ago. ‘What deal?’
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden concludes Europe trip as domestic negotiations continue
“No, because we’re not dependent on the schedule of Congress,” Kerry told a group of reporters, according to Yahoo News.
Congress · 117th Congress
Another hurdle for Biden’s climate goals: the Supreme Court
in judges and Congress.
Policy · 117th Congress
Critics, supporters see Biden’s OCC nominee reining in fintech
Mick Mulvaney — the former House Republican member and White House chief of staff during the Trump administration, now on the board of advisers for the Chamber of Digital Commerce — said in a statement
Congress · 117th Congress
Whistleblower testifies as lawmakers take aim at Facebook again
That move helped lead to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob, she says.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lengthy processing times keep Indian green card seekers waiting
Legislative options There may be a window for Congress to intervene.
Policy · 117th Congress
Provider groups lobby HHS as COVID-19 fund deadlines near
Medical provider groups are pressuring the Biden administration to ease the rules for a $178 billion COVID-19 relief fund as the first deadline nears for doctors to report on how they spent the money.
Policy · 117th Congress
Ahead of midterms, Democrats feel pressure to pass citizenship
And now, with control of both chambers of Congress and the White House, Democrats will likely bear the brunt of the political consequences with voters and advocates in 2022 if they fail to deliver on citizenship
Policy · 117th Congress
HHS: 2 million people chose health plans during enrollment period
on the federal HealthCare.gov website.
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats, Republicans take recess as workers’ trade aid shrinks
Congress goes into the Fourth of July recess with Democrats and Republicans at odds over the next steps to take on key trade legislation, including retraining funds for workers hurt by foreign competition
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court weakens another Voting Rights Act provision
Alito wrote that the dissent’s interpretation of Section 2 that a law has a “statistically significant” effect on minority voters may be enough to take down even voting rules that appear to be neutral
Policy · 117th Congress
House panel worries community grant program overlooks rural need
Thus 70 percent of entitlement formula B depends on having old housing and a slow rate of growth,” he said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Facebook continues Trump ban for two more years
The attack unfolded after Trump called on his supporters to prevent Congress from certifying the election of President Joe Biden.