Month: July 2022
After Clash, Manchin and Schumer Rushed to Reset Climate and Tax Deal
The West Virginia Democrat said he had relented and agreed to sign on to a climate, energy and tax package after returning to negotiations to draft a version that would combat inflation.
Read MoreSmall-Town Cops Are Quitting en Masse as Police Come Under More Scrutiny
When all five full-time police officers in tiny Kenly, N.C. handed in their resignations last week, citing conflicts with the new town manager, it made national news. But Kenly isn’t alone. Earlier this month the police chief and the only
Read MoreDid Schumer Dupe Senate Republicans on the Climate and Tax Bill—Or Just Outsmart Them?
Some days in Washington surprise just about everyone. Wednesday was one of those days. After more than a year of delays, setbacks, and intra-party wrangling, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer struck a deal with Sen. Joe Manchin, Democrat of West
Read MoreU.S. Economy Shows Another Decline, Fanning Recession Fears
Gross domestic product, in an initial reading, fell 0.2 percent in the second quarter. President Biden said any troubles would be transitory.
Read MoreSan Francisco declares an emergency to help the city deal with monkeypox spread
The mayor’s announcement allows officials to mobilize personnel and resources and cut through red tape to get ahead of a public health crisis reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic that devastated the city. (Image credit: Eric Risberg/AP)
Read MoreNews Wrap: House Democrats back bill to boost U.S. semiconductor industry
In our news wrap Thursday, House Democrats back $280 billion bill to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry, parts of Appalachia faced flash flooding after days of rain, the Pacific Northwest heat wave persists, Russian said there no agreement yet on
Read MoreWhat the Senate deal could mean for the fight against climate change
A deal formed late Thursday among Senate Democrats would bring substantial new money to boost the expansion of renewable energy and provide more incentives for people to buy electric vehicles. But it also expands more fossil fuel development projects. David
Read MoreMike Pence is crossing Donald Trump — again – CNN
Mike Pence is crossing Donald Trump — again CNN
Read MoreMike Pence is crossing Donald Trump — again – CNN
Mike Pence is crossing Donald Trump — again CNN
Read MoreWho is Viktor Bout, the prisoner the U.S. may trade for Brittney Griner?
Bout is a Russian who was the world’s most notorious arms dealer in the 1990s and early 2000s. He’s serving a 25-year prison sentence in Illinois, but could be freed as part of a U.S.-Russia swap. (Image credit: Chumsak Kanoknan/Getty
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