How the $2 Trillion CARES Act Divides Up as States Call for COVID-19 Help
Bill includes nearly $340 million in support for state and local governments, and more than $153 billion for public health. Keep Reading
Rand Paul Becomes First Senator to Test Positive for Coronavirus
On Friday, he released his own coronavirus relief bill, subject to paygo rules. “The national emergency we face may be new, but the answers out of Washington have so far been the same: more spending, more debt." Keep Reading
Senators Introduce Bill to Ensure Network Security in Trade Negotiations
While the bill does not name specific state-owned companies, it would direct the executive branch to ensure that the equipment and technology that are used to create the global communications infrastructure are not compromised. Keep Reading
Senators Urge Americans to ‘Wake Up’ to Security Threats of Chinese-Made Metros, Buses
The latest pushback comes after agreements between two Chinese groups and multiple U.S. cities to build public transit systems, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle warning that such deals could compromise the security of transportation system data. Keep Reading
Senate Passes $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Bill, Sending It to Trump
The bill provides $7.76 billion to agencies combating the coronavirus. It also authorizes another $500 million in waivers for Medicare telehealth restrictions, bringing the total figure greenlighted under the bill up to $8.3 billion. Keep Reading
DHS ‘Very Comfortable’ with Its Coronavirus Measures, Wolf Says, While U.S. Cases Increase
Acting secretary said "whole of government approach" is being used and DHS would "adjust our operations accordingly." Keep Reading
Rubio, Cardin Urge SBA to Prepare Small Businesses for Coronavirus
“As the situation continues to evolve, it is becoming clear that the threat of widespread transmission of COVID-19 could have severe economic impacts on small businesses and the U.S. economy as a whole,” the senators wrote. Keep Reading
Wolf Answers Lawmakers’ Concerns About Drug Smuggling, Eminent Domain, CBP Teams Aiding ICE
Acting secretary said DHS is working with the city of Laredo, which sits on the Mexican border, "on perhaps some alternative designs that meets their needs as well as ours." Keep Reading
Second Case of Coronavirus in U.S. as CDC Tests Dozens with ‘Many More’ Expected
Agency says it's too early to "know whether it is more or less" infectious or severe than SARS. Keep Reading
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Legislation to Boost State Cybersecurity Leadership
A bipartisan group of senators on Friday introduced legislation that would establish a federally funded program to put in place state cybersecurity leaders nationwide, increasing the ability of states to respond to cyberattacks. Keep Reading