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California checks out Airbnb. Shelters for Oregon. Vermont dairy concentration.

By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersJune 2, 2023

California 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 DiMolfettaJune 2, 2023

Why 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 RoubeinJune 2, 2023

The 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 Montalbano June 2, 2023

What 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 DiMolfettaJune 2, 2023

That’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 RajiJune 2, 2023

Climate change fuels an insurance crisis

States seeing insurers cut back or flee

By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersJune 1, 2023

Kids 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 DiMolfettaJune 1, 2023

What's next for Medicare coverage of Alzheimer's drugs

Patients will need to be enrolled in registries.

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie BeardJune 1, 2023

What 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 DiMolfettaJune 1, 2023

How 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 RajiJune 1, 2023

Worried about China, U.S. lays out ‘space diplomacy’ goals

Biden wants U.S.-driven ‘rules-based’ approach

By Olivier Knox and Caroline AndersMay 31, 2023

How 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 LimaMay 31, 2023

How 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 RoubeinMay 31, 2023

How 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 Montalbano May 31, 2023

Diplomats 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 DiMolfettaMay 31, 2023

Get 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 RajiMay 31, 2023

Erdogan’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 AndersMay 30, 2023

Biden'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 DiMolfettaMay 30, 2023