Politics Sep 29 Senate passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine The Senate passed a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a partial government shutdown and provide another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine as it seeks to repel Russia's brutal invasion.
Health Sep 28 WATCH: White House Monkeypox Response Team says vaccine appears effective HHS released its first wave of research on the efficacy of monkeypox vaccine, and the White House says it shows that unvaccinated individuals are 14 times more likely to get monkeypox than individuals who have gotten a single dose of…
Politics Sep 27 Sen. Manchin ends push for faster energy project permit process, easing path for spending bill Removing the permitting legislation is likely to make it much easier to pass a spending bill that will keep the government running through mid-December and provide more aid to Ukraine.
Politics Sep 21 House Democrats reach deal on policing bills ahead of midterms A deal has been struck by the progressive and centrist factions of the Democratic caucus to bring a long-awaited policing bill to the House floor just weeks before the midterm elections.
Politics Sep 10 Democratic lawmakers are divided over Sen. Manchin’s energy proposal To help land his support for a bill hailed by advocacy groups as the biggest investment ever in curbing climate change, Manchin said he secured a commitment from President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders to move a permitting-streamlining package for energy projects through…
Politics Aug 24 House panel says Trump staffers pressured FDA to authorize unproven COVID-19 treatment A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
Politics Aug 02 WATCH: Senate passes PACT Act, expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. He has said the bill “makes good on our sacred obligation” to care for veterans and their families.
Politics Jul 29 House passes semi-automatic gun ban The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities.
Politics Jul 28 House approves bill to boost computer chip industry The House has passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals, namely China.
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: House passes bill to boost U.S. chip production The House on Thursday passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals, namely China.