Tag: United States Politics and Government
In Races for Governor, Democrats See a Silver Lining
The Republican Governors Association is almost certain not to invest in either state.At a time when Democrats are…
The Abortion Decision, Haunted by Brown v. Board of Education
WASHINGTON — In the Supreme Court decision that eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, the justices engaged in…
Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again in ‘Rebound’ Case
President Biden tested positive for the coronavirus again on Saturday morning, a rebound attributed to the Paxlovid treatment…
Biden Savors Much-Needed Victories. But Will the Highs Overshadow the Lows?
WASHINGTON — President Biden and his top advisers have tried for months to press forward amid a seemingly…
Fox News, Once Home to Trump, Now Often Ignores Him
It’s been more than 100 days since Donald J. Trump was interviewed on Fox News.The network, which is…
Climate Bill ‘Transformative’ for Auto and Energy Industries
Making electric cars more affordable.For the auto industry, one of the most important provisions in the climate bill…
White House Communications Director, Set to Depart, Decides to Stay
WASHINGTON — At this point in an administration, with the president’s poll numbers in the tank and a…
House Passes Assault Weapons Ban That Is Doomed in Senate
WASHINGTON — Responding to a string of mass shootings, a divided House passed a ban on assault weapons…
Democrats’ Plan to Win in 2022 Looks a Lot Like 2020 and 2018
Today’s newsletter is a guest dispatch from Georgia, where my colleague Maya King covers politics across the South.ATLANTA…
Despite Biden’s Success on Judges, Progressives Demand a Faster Pace
WASHINGTON — With an extended summer recess looming and their majority at risk in November elections, Senate Democrats…
Will Anyone Hold Daniel Snyder Accountable?
Who is going to hold Daniel Snyder accountable for his misdeeds?The N.F.L.?Congress?The fan base for the woeful team…
Biden Administration Plans to Offer Updated Booster Shots in September
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration now expects to begin a Covid-19 booster campaign with retooled vaccines in September…