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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 DiMolfettaWhat's next for Medicare coverage of Alzheimer's drugs
Patients will need to be enrolled in registries.
By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardSome experts are questioning Mountain Valley Pipeline's emissions estimates
Climate activists are citing a disputed estimate.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoWhat the FTC’s order against Ring means
The FTC said Ring didn’t implement basic cybersecurity steps for years even as it faced cyberthreats.
By Aaron Schaffer and David DiMolfettaHow the debt deal may prevent a shutdown
In today’s edition … The debt limit bill moves to the Senate … What we’re watching: Supreme Court decisions … How Trump’s 2024 policies compare to those of DeSantis … but first …
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiWorried about China, U.S. lays out ‘space diplomacy’ goals
Biden wants U.S.-driven ‘rules-based’ approach
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersHow the FCC may be forced to grapple with AI, too
The FCC has jurisdiction over radio, TV and satellites, but artificial intelligence could soon be on its horizon.
By David DiMolfetta and Cristiano LimaHow to 'build a better NIH'
A group of experts says it’s time to revamp the nation’s medical research agency.
By Dan Diamond, McKenzie Beard and Rachel RoubeinHow a fossil fuel pipeline helped grease the debt ceiling deal
A group of Republican lawmakers, urged on by oil and gas lobbyists, saw an opening for the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa MontalbanoDiplomats stress cybersecurity for space
A new State Department strategic framework emphasizes the importance of securing equipment in space from cyberattacks.
By Aaron Schaffer and David DiMolfettaGet ready for a debt deal nail-biter
In today’s edition … A reality check on the threats to McCarthy’s speakership … What we’re watching: How many Democrats vote for the bill … Paging Shalanda Young … Trump, DeSantis fight for voters in Iowa … but first …
By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Tobi RajiErdogan’s win and what it means for NATO expansion
The big question: Does Turkey’s election mean Sweden’s in?
By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersBiden's former tech adviser on what Washington is missing about AI
Tim Wu outlines his do’s and don'ts of AI regulation.
By Cristiano Lima and David DiMolfetta