Senate Democrat renews fight for Silicon Valley watchdog
Sen. Michael Bennet assailed tech giants' alleged corrosive effect on democracy in an address.
By Cristiano LimaSen. Cassidy shares his HELP Committee hopes this year
But the Louisiana Republican will need to follow the lead of Chairman Bernie Sanders.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardHow CISA plans to get tech firms to bake security into their products
Officials argue that companies value speed over security.
By Tim Starks and Vanessa MontalbanoThree ambitious climate bills to watch in California
The bills would require emissions disclosures, pension divestments from oil and gas companies.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoThe Joe Manchin of the House GOP?
Congress takes aim at Biden’s handling of balloon … Schumer works to keep Democrats united as debt ceiling talks begin … Americans aren’t feeling the impact of Biden’s agenda, poll finds … but first …
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiOrgans-for-freedom leads this week’s nonpolitical political stories
Mississippi health care, Mardi Gras shake-up, fentanyl death penalty
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersTwitter curbs researcher access, sparking backlash in Washington
The company is ending free access to a key research tool.
By Cristiano LimaThese three states could again shift the nation’s abortion landscape
We're watching North Carolina, Florida and Nebraska.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardAlaska lawmakers up pressure on Biden to approve massive oil project
They argue the Willow project would provide crucial jobs and revenue for Alaska.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoU.S. nuclear sites face hacking and espionage threats
A Chinese spy balloon over Montana is the latest incident contributing to espionage fears.
By Tim Starks and Vanessa MontalbanoClyburn says Democrats should compromise on policing bill
In today’s edition … Blinken goes to China amid deteriorating relations … Confidence in police drops after beating of Tyre Nichols … Toluse Olorunnipa explains how Biden turns to certain brands to boost his everyman image … Ashley Parker on Republicans rallying around defeated candidates … Buttigieg eyes road safety
By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tobi RajiCampaign-mode Biden gives allies ‘hell’
Europe unveils ‘green’ plan to counter U.S. and China
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersA new bill would ban anyone under 16 from using social media
The proposal is part of a growing wave of similar calls.
By Cristiano LimaAt least three red states could make it harder for voters to keep abortion legal
Ohio, Florida and Missouri pursue measures making it harder to pass ballot initiatives.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardSEC suit ‘charts a perilous new course,’ hacked law firm says
A courtroom battle between a law firm and the SEC raises questions about what information is out-of-bounds for cyber regulators.
By Aaron Schaffer and Vanessa MontalbanoUnder fire, the gas industry is hiring Democratic politicians to help
Gas bans threaten customer losses for gas utilities, which dominate the nation’s liberal strongholds.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoWhen Kevin met Joe: A good start or early posturing?
In today’s edition … Bipartisan bonhomie on China and covid cooperation … Hunter Biden’s lawyers target critics, Matt Viser reports ... Paul Farhi writes that Karine Jean-Pierre is frustrating reporters ... Bill to criminalize Supreme Court leaks is reintroduced ... Dentons hires McCarthy ally Jeff Denham … but first…
By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tobi RajiU.S. cautions Ukraine on aid as public support slips
GOP drives the drop in backing for Kyiv
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersBiden administration urges app store revamp in clash with Google, Apple
An NTIA report calls for sweeping new rules to restrict the tech giants.
By Cristiano LimaOil giant Shell accused of 'greenwashing' and misleading investors
Shell says its financial disclosures are fully compliant with all SEC requirements.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano