Tuesday, July 12, 2022: D.C. News

The Biden administration reaffirmed that doctors and hospitals need to follow federal law and provide abortions if there is a medical emergency and the health or life of the patient is at risk, regardless of state law. Administration officers noted that the Emergency...

Monday, July 11, 2022: D.C. News

President Joe Biden said he is considering declaring a public health emergency in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade, which would free up federal resources to better promote abortion access. The White House previously said such a declaration did...

Monday, July 11, 2022: D.C. News

Senate Democrats are expected to resume talks on their new spending package early this week, with tax credits that lower health insurance premiums for approximately 13 million Americans standing out as one of the most pressing unresolved issues. According to one...

Friday, July 8, 2022: D.C. News

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order today that aims to shore up abortion rights. The order specifically protects access to medication abortion and emergency contraception, bolster patient privacy and legal options, and directs Health and Human Services...

Friday, July 1, 2022: D.C. News

The Supreme Court voted to limit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to prevent power plants from releasing climate-warming pollution. The Biden administration had hoped to issue a major rule requiring electric utilities to reduce carbon dioxide...

Friday, July 1, 2022: D.C. News

President Biden called for dropping filibuster rules to pass abortion rights into law. Ending the filibuster would mean bills could pass by a simple majority instead of being held up by a minority, but realistically it won’t happen unless Democrats gain at least two...