That law, the challengers wrote, covered quarantines and inspections to stop the spread of disease, and did not give the agency “full authority to take whatever action is possible to stop the spread of communicable diseases – be it eviction moratoriums, worship restrictions, Nationwide lockdowns, school closings or vaccination requirements. “ The CDC responded that … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Video transcript Back transcript Biden Outlines Actions to Reduce Gun Violence President Biden announced new efforts to tackle gun violence on Wednesday, including cracking down on illegal sales and providing new funding for police departments and community-based organizations. Crime historically rises during the summer. And as we emerge from … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Video transcript Back transcript Biden’s A.T.F. Pick Reiterates Support for AR-15 Restrictions David Chipman, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, announced his support for a proposed ban on AR-15-style rifles during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. “The leadership positions I held at … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a White House appearance on Thursday.Credit…Amr Alfiky/The New York Times President Biden proposed a vast expansion of federal spending on Friday, calling for a 16 percent increase in domestic programs as he tries to harness the government’s power to reverse what … Read more
“There is no God-given right for US tech companies to assume that there can be no other technical force,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told Bloomberg TV in an interview that aired on Wednesday. (GeekWire Photo Illustration) The news this morning that the Biden administration has stopped selling TikTok’s U.S. operations further shows how extraordinary the … Read more
January 28 health care Executive Order no Reopens enrollment on HealthCare.gov from Feb. 15 through May 15, and directs federal agencies to reexamine policies that may reduce or undermine access to the Affordable Care Act January 28 health care Memo yes Rescinds the “Mexico City Policy,” a ban on US government funding for foreign nonprofits … Read more