A Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Tuesday showcased testimonies in support of a national program for paid family and medical leave. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly reports.

Three years ago, the Federal Election Commission changed the rules so that contributors money could pay for child care for those running for office. As CQ Roll Call's Stephanie Akin reports, more candidates are relying on campaign dollars for childcare.

The pandemic has taken a toll on the nation's mental health, and children are no exception. CDC data shows visits by 12-to 17-year olds to the ER stemming from mental health issues rose 31 percent from March to October 2020 over the previous year. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports on the impact and what can be done.

The White House announced today it would export 20 million additional COVID-19 vaccination doses overseas to help stem the global pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Ariel Cohen reports.

The House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee held a hearing on building a mental health crisis response system. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman reports.

Public health, which experts say has been underfunded for years, gets a boost from the White House. CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports on a Biden administration investment to the tune of $7 billion in training for public health workers.

As the U.S. considers how to help the globe get vaccinated, corporate shareholders got traction in recent demands that COVID-19 vaccine makers Pfizer and J&J report on how they're considering access and pricing in the pandemic. CQ Roll Call's Laura Weiss reports on what's next for vaccine makers.

A new $28 billion fund opened up two weeks ago to help restaurants get back their footing after the pandemic. But as CQ Roll Call's David Lerman reports demand already outstrips supply.

U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee today to talk about efforts to form a global effort on climate change. As CQ Roll Call's Joseph Morton reports China took center stage.

Advocates and policy experts are telling lawmakers that last month's 2020 Census results suggest changes to the U.S. immigration system -- particularly to attract young foreign nationals -- could be the solution to reversing the nation's slowest population growth in nearly a century. CQ Roll Call's Suzanne Monyak reports.