Don’t forget the Ukraine refugee crisis

No, it’s not like Syria. For several reasons.

By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersMarch 15, 2022

The war in Ukraine highlights the limits of Facebook’s oversight board

Weeks into the war, the board is set to take up a slice of the company's response.

By Cristiano Lima and Aaron SchafferMarch 15, 2022

Congress could create a bipartisan coronavirus pandemic review

So far, Democrats and Republicans have headed up different probes.

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardMarch 15, 2022

The SEC will propose a historic climate disclosure rule. Here's what to know.

The new proposal would require hundreds of businesses to measure and disclose greenhouse gas emissions in a standardized way for the first time.

By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano March 15, 2022

The U.S. could publicize any Russian election hacking plans much faster

Researchers want to rapidly declassify anything Putin’s planning for 2022 and 2024.

By Joseph Marks and Aaron SchafferMarch 15, 2022

Zelensky looks to turn the plaudits he's earned into the assistance he wants

Zelensky is likely to ramp up pressure on the United States to provide air defense assistance and impose a “no-fly zone," which the administration has declined to do so far out of fear that such moves could further provoke Russia.

By Jacqueline Alemany,  Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiMarch 15, 2022

U.S. to China: Don’t try to 'bail Russia out' over Ukraine

National security adviser Sullivan holds talks with Beijing in Rome

By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersMarch 14, 2022

Humanitarian groups feeling the impact of digital ad halts in Russia, Ukraine

Tech companies’ broad restrictions are causing ‘collateral damage,’ advocates say.

By Cristiano Lima and Aaron SchafferMarch 14, 2022

House Democrats urge Biden to restart spending bill negotiations and prioritize climate change

More than 80 House Democrats sent a letter to President Biden on Monday urging him to restart negotiations over his stalled social spending bill in the Senate.

By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano March 14, 2022

This abortion rights group is fighting back in a tough environment

Emily's List has endorsed more than 50 candidates.

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardMarch 14, 2022

Russia’s becoming more digitally isolated

That will make its citizens more vulnerable to hacking.

By Joseph Marks and Aaron SchafferMarch 14, 2022

Earmarks are back and members in both parties are loving them

Earmarks disappeared from the congressional landscape more than 10 years ago after being derided as emblematic of Washington's corruption and excess.

By Theodoric Meyer,  Jacqueline Alemany and Tobi RajiMarch 14, 2022

China’s ‘unsettled’ by Ukraine but still tight with Russia, U.S. officials say

An assessment that raises questions about Beijing’s ties with Moscow

By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersMarch 11, 2022

Amid industry pressure, tech companies are starting to rally behind kids' safety bills

Gaming platform Roblox is the first to endorse a sweeping California measure.

By Cristiano Lima and Aaron SchafferMarch 11, 2022

How the pandemic may fundamentally change the health-care system

Two years since the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, we explore how the health-care system has changed for good.

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardMarch 11, 2022

Check your utility bill. You might be paying for a trade group to fight climate policy.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is weighing whether utility companies should be allowed to continue charging customers for their trade association dues.

By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano March 11, 2022

New hacking disclosure requirements could make cyberspace less opaque

Changes at CISA and the SEC could transform government cyber policy

By Joseph Marks and Aaron SchafferMarch 11, 2022

McCaul: 'I'm astounded that Zelensky’s still alive'

Theo sat down this week with the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to talk about Ukraine and Marianna Sotomayor fills us in on the mood at the House Democrats' retreat in Philadelphia.

By Theodoric Meyer,  Jacqueline Alemany and Tobi RajiMarch 11, 2022

Zelensky’s influence hits some walls in Washington

Scrapping the warplanes deal is the latest sign.

By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersMarch 10, 2022

Human rights groups warn that more sanctions could hurt Russian Internet access

In a letter to Biden, they voice concern about "growing calls to interfere with the Russian people’s access to the internet."

By Cristiano Lima and Aaron SchafferMarch 10, 2022