FCC’s Anti-Robocall Technology Still Isn’t Here, and Won’t Be For 18 Months
Robocall scams involve the scammer phoning the receiver pretending to be someone else or an organization by using a spoof caller ID, and then manipulating them into revealing sensitive personal information or into paying a large sum of money, typically by using a pre-recorded message.
2022 and Beyond for The Bipartisan Press
Outlining our goals and direction for 2022 and beyond.
Vaccine Expert: We Must Mandate Vaccines for Anyone Entering a School over 12 Years Old
The new vaccine mandates and enforcement actions President Biden announced Thursday in an address from the White House should help in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, but even more likely is needed, according to a prominent vaccinologist.
Sen. Murphy: We Probably Should Have Started Evacuation Earlier
A key Democratic senator who has been one of the most stalwart defenders of President Biden's handling of the events in Afghanistan is willing to acknowledge that the one thing that the US government could have done differently is perhaps begin the evacuations of US and Afghan citizens sooner.
Democrats And Republicans Amp Up Criticism of Biden Over Afghanistan
Chalk this up as President Biden's latest accomplishment in bipartisanship: both Democrats and Republicans are racheting up criticism of the actions he's taking in Afghanistan.
Questions About Further Future Shots Growing Louder
As cases of COVID-19 are once again on the rise, several new questions and issues have begun to emerge about vaccinations -- including the need for a third, booster shot for most Americans.
Gov. Edwards Reinstates Louisiana Mask Mandate Statewide
Acknowledging that his state is struggling with the ability to vaccinate residents -- and against a rising tide of COVID-19 cases -- Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) has reinstated a mask mandate across the Pelican State.
Senators Seek To Overhaul Congress’ Role In National Security With Bipartisan Legislation
A group of senators, made up of both Democrats and Republicans, have introduced legislation designed to reclaim Congress’ role in national security matters.
Buttigieg: It’s ‘Critically Important’ Equity Is at Center of Infrastructure Conversation
The major national infrastructure initiative President Biden has planned isn't just about rebuilding roads and bridges. It's also about trying to instill some equity with Black Americans, and other historically disadvantaged communities, in how and where those highways, bridges and such are sited, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Sanders on the Budget Bill: ‘We Are Pouring a Huge Amount of Money into Moving Our Economy and Away from Fossil Fuels’
The $3.5 trillion spending package which Senate Democrats agreed to this week will be a highly transformative piece of legislation for the nation, according to its chief architect, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders.
