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The Biden administration has rolled out over a dozen new initiatives and rules in a frantic attempt to boost its chances in the upcoming midterm elections. According to a new CNN poll, Trump is leading the president by six points, one of the biggest gaps yet. The survey also shows Trump inching ahead in several critical swing states.

The Biden administration’s flurry of activity includes new FTC rules that ban non-compete agreements, a re-write of Title IX, EEOC charges of racism against a company for avoiding hiring criminals, and more federal help on student loans.

Critics say the White House is panicked and that its policies are not well-thought-out. The Trump administration employed a similar strategy in its final months, ditching several policies rolled out late in President Obama’s second term. Biden returned the favor when he came to office.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against convenience chain Sheetz, alleging that its criminal record screening practices discriminate against minority applicants. Legal experts suggest that this could have implications for businesses nationwide, as many have already stopped screening employees based on previous guidance from regulators. The EEOC claims that Sheetz violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by causing a “disparate impact” on protected groups. However, the EEOC does not allege that Sheetz was motivated by racial bias. The suit’s broader impact may be limited as federal regulators have taken this stance before, leading employers to avoid criminal conviction screening to prevent lawsuits.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new regulations enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, providing expanded accommodations for pregnant employees. The law, which applies to employers with 15 or more workers, includes protections for conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, such as morning sickness, back pain, and the need for more bathroom breaks. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless they can show it would cause undue hardship. The regulations also include protections for abortion, fertility treatment, and birth control.