Why Biden Has Taken Up Vaccine Mandates And The Political Fight Over Them
President Biden resisted mandates to avoid politicizing COVID-19 vaccinations further, but partisanship has become a leading factor in vaccine resistance.
Politics & Government
The Debt Limit And The Senate's Cloture Share A History. Both Were Born With A War
As the U.S. entered World War I, Congress created a limit on aggregate federal debt and also a cloture rule to end filibusters. The two are linked again in the current battles on Capitol Hill.
Generals Say They Recommended Keeping U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
The remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie are at odds with comments President Biden made during an interview in August.
Concern Is Growing In Turkey Over President Erdogan's Push To Restrict Social Media
Recent social media reaction to an event in the Turkish president's family may end up resulting in tighter laws restricting social media in the country.
Top U.S. Defense Officials Took Lawmakers' Questions On Afghanistan Withdrawal
Top defense officials took questions from lawmakers about the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley defended calls he made to China at the end of Trump's presidency.
Biden's Push For Vaccine Mandates Indicates A Change In Pandemic Politics
President Biden's push for vaccine mandates is supported by a majority of voters, but it marks a break with his previous unifying tone — a sign that Democrats see pandemic politics changing.
Janet Yellen Says U.S. Could Run Out Of Cash To Pay Its Bills In Less Than 3 Weeks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned lawmakers the government could run out of money by Oct. 18 unless Congress raises the debt ceiling.
On Capitol Hill, #FreeBritney Is Just The Beginning
A bipartisan pair of senators is reintroducing a bill to safeguard against abuse in the guardianship system.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Calls For The U.S. To Counter China's Economic Power
The Chinese government is blocking its airlines from buying Boeing airplanes, Raimondo said. She criticized Beijing for its trade barriers and is pushing for more investment in U.S. manufacturing.
