Ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to a port Wednesday, the administration announced steps to ease supply chain congestion.
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20 questions, answers on the new COVID-19 vaccine rules for workers
Which businesses must require workers get vaccinated for COVID-19 or be regularly tested? Who is covered by the rules? Here’s what you need to know.
Workers face Jan. 4 deadline as Biden rolls out COVID-19 vaccine rules for large businesses
The rules fill in details of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement President Joe Biden announced earlier for businesses with 100 or more employees.
Why one key Democrat doesn’t want the federal government picking up the tab for Medicaid expansion
Democrats are arguing pros and cons of Medicaid expansion, including if the federal government should pay in states that wouldn’t pick up 10% of the cost.
Public employees, including teachers, in 26 states will face federal vaccination requirement
Even though Biden’s speech made no mention of vaccine requirements for state and local workers, the new rule will apply to such workers in 26 states.
Pence aide blames Stephen Miller for ‘devastating’ visa system for Afghans
Olivia Troye said Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, undermined anyone trying to get the allies out of Afghanistan.
‘I stand squarely behind my decision’: Biden defends handling of Afghanistan as Taliban forces seize Kabul
President Joe Biden has faced calls to speak publicly about his handling of Afghanistan.
Biden announces second round of sanctions against Cubans after protest crackdowns
Announcing a second round of sanctions against Cubans, President Joe Biden said there will be more unless there’s a “drastic change in Cuba.”
‘But does that translate into jobs?’: States cut taxes, avoid rate hikes after Biden’s COVID relief plan
States are cutting income taxes while also using billions of dollars in direct aid to avoid hiking targeted taxes on businesses, drivers and others.
Advocates fear poorest families could miss out as Biden’s child tax credit payments begin to flow
Parents will soon benefit from an expanded tax credit for children, but cutting child poverty in half means getting money to those hardest to reach.