Democratic climate hawks were unable to get every provision they wanted into the Inflation Reduction Act, constrained by opposition from their own party and procedural rules. But a new program from the Environmental Protection Agency is dangling a carrot in front of states that may want to implement more aggressive green policies — they just need to apply.
The new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention is a policy opportunity for Vice President Kamala Harris, but it also presents political problems.
A majority of Republicans in Congress continue to back aiding and arming Ukraine, in stark contrast to GOP presidential primary voters who overwhelmingly appear to favor candidates who want to end or lessen that support.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) touted the process and results of the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, saying recently released evidence shows the president was "not just aware" but "connected" to his son Hunter Biden's business deals.
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has selected political strategist Laphonza Butler to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the Senate, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) has predicted that President Joe Biden does not need to worry about Robert Kennedy Jr.'s candidacy regarding the 2024 presidential election, as voters who "support democracy" will vote for the president.