The Report: The Democratic Senate: Open for Business

March 4, 2021

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The Report

Measuring government performance

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 20: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) heads back to his office after a press conference with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Capitol Hill on December 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. Republicans and Democrats in the Senate finally came to an agreement on the coronavirus relief bill and a vote is expected on Monday. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

The Democratic Senate: Open for Business

House-passed measures that never saw the light of day in the GOP-led Senate are getting new life with Democratic control. But hurdles remain with a split Senate and the filibuster.

Dropping the Wait

People who are overweight have long been stigmatized while seeking health care. But one area they've been prioritized is in distribution of the coronavirus vaccine.

Equity, Efficacy Concerns a Potential Challenge for New Vaccine

Public officials and providers are looking to get ahead of concerns that the new Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine may be a subpar option doled out to underserved communities.

Future of Militia Movement Uncertain

The future of the anti-government militia movement is uncertain after the violent insurrection at the Capitol and former President Donald Trump's departure from office.

The GOP's Big 2022 Issue: School Reopening

Republicans hope that hammering Democrats about school reopenings will be their key to the majority in 2022.

Andrew Cuomo's Falling Fortunes

After enjoying political reinvention at the outset of the pandemic just a year ago, the New York governor now faces arguably the most serious political crisis of his long career.