Friday's politics & policy stories


Sep 17, 2021 - World

UN Security Council extends Afghan mission by six months

Bureau of Land Management will move back to D.C., Haaland says

Sep 17, 2021 - Economy

States that ended COVID unemployment benefits see no boost in job growth

Biden adds measles to list of diseases that could require quarantine

Sep 17, 2021 - Health

HHS issues new protections for Texas abortion providers, patients

Jan. 6 panel hires former Bush administration official as top legal adviser

Sep 17, 2021 - World

France recalls ambassadors from U.S. and Australia over submarine deal

Updated Sep 17, 2021 - World

In reversal, Pentagon now says drone strike killed 10 Afghan civilians

North Carolina judges strike down state’s voter ID law as racially biased

Hochul orders release of 191 Rikers Island inmates

Updated Sep 17, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Pentagon approves request for 100 National Guard troops for "Justice for J6" rally

DOJ reviewing Trump-era policies on trans inmate housing

Biden threatens new sanctions against Ethiopian officials over Tigray conflict

FEC tosses illegal donation case against private prison firm

The line between business and politics has vanished

The uncertain showdown between Democrats and Big Oil

Thousands of Haitian migrants held under Texas bridge after crossing border

Top general: Calls to China were "perfectly within the duties" of job

Clarence Thomas says Supreme Court could be "most dangerous" branch

First look: Biden's economic case for green cards

Some Black leaders eye talks with police organizations

GOP Rep. Gonzalez retires in face of Trump-backed primary

Sep 16, 2021 - Health

Worsening crisis at Rikers Island jail spurs calls for action

State supreme court approves ballot question on Minneapolis police

By the numbers: Who can be recalled

Swing voters oppose Texas abortion law

Scoop: Biden bombs with Manchin