“Good CCP, bad CCP?” Biden grappling with two Chinas
Talk, yes. But also deliberately dangerous military maneuvers
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersAI’s steep costs are already triggering competition concerns
They could serve as a barrier for competitors, antitrust advocates say.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaStates find there’s more than one way to unwind Medicaid
Arkansas is rapidly purging its Medicaid roll while Virginia is moving slower.
By McKenzie Beard and Rachel RoubeinThe GOP may target the climate law again — this time in the farm bill
The House Agriculture Committee chairman said he's open to redirecting some of the climate law’s funding.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoNew report scrutinizes ransomware, human failings in cyber, log4j and more
The annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report highlights a year of cybersecurity challenges.
By Tim Starks and David DiMolfettaFriends turned foes, Trump challengers pile up
In today’s edition … What we’re watching: McCarthy expected to meet with some House Freedom Caucus members … Comer moves forward with contempt proceedings against FBI director … Revisiting the Robert Hanssen spy scandal … but first …
By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tobi RajiBiden and DeSantis test two big theories about politics
Whether they’re right will shape 2024
By Olivier Knox and Tobi RajiA well-known anti-vaccine activist is regaining his social media megaphone
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back on Instagram after announcing a White House run.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaThese state Supreme Courts are weighing abortion bans
The lawsuits argue the bans flout provisions in a state’s constitution, such as bodily autonomy and the freedom for residents to make their own health-care decisions.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardThis ‘zombie case’ could have big ramifications for cybersecurity firms
A new appeals court decision sends a “chilling message to cybersecurity companies,” a dissenting judge wrote.
By Tim Starks and David DiMolfettaRon DeSantis has tried to tackle climate disasters, not carbon emissions
The Florida governor has had to grapple with climate change in a way his GOP opponents haven't.
By Vanessa Montalbano and Maxine JoselowThe promises that conservatives say McCarthy broke
In today’s edition … What we’re watching: A growing Republican field for 2024 … GOP aides appear to have discussed having Kavanaugh’s wife play key role in days before final vote … but first …
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiGOP governor protects abortion-seekers. Your weekly non-Beltway political stories.
California checks out Airbnb. Shelters for Oregon. Vermont dairy concentration.
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersCalifornia assembly passes journalism bill, brushing off Meta’s threat
“It shows that we didn’t blink," said Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfettaWhy the White House picked Mandy Cohen to run CDC
The official announcement is likely a week or more away.
By Dan Diamond, McKenzie Beard and Rachel RoubeinThe GOP no longer loves power lines. That's bad for Biden's climate goals.
House Republicans balked at including transmission provisions in the debt ceiling deal.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoWhat the debt ceiling deal means for U.S. cyber agency
The agreement has little impact on old CISA money, an agency spokesperson said.
By Tim Starks and David DiMolfettaThat’s a debt drama wrap
In today’s edition … Blinken bashes Russia during trip to Helsinki … Russ Vought is not happy with the debt deal … What we’re watching: May jobs report … Chertoff says DOJ assisted the Supreme Court in Dobbs leak investigation … but first …
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiClimate change fuels an insurance crisis
States seeing insurers cut back or flee
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersKids safety advocates take social media fight to the boardroom
A top advocate spoke in favor of a failed Meta shareholder proposal.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfetta