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Rapidan Energy President Bob McNally on coronavirus’ energy impact
Rapidan Energy President Bob McNally on coronavirus’ energy impact
“The reverberations for energy will last quite a while and it will reshape how we think about and use energy.”
Miguel Pineda
May 24, 2020
New Education Department campus sexual assault rules spark ACLU lawsuit
New Education Department campus sexual assault rules spark ACLU lawsuit
Rules set forth by Betsy DeVos would increase support for the accused and decrease university-affiliated, off-campus investigations.
Camryn Pak
May 23, 2020
Coronavirus is killing the economy, but Trump has to watch his own wallet
Coronavirus is killing the economy, but Trump has to watch his own wallet
Trump’s finances have come under the microscope in the Supreme Court and overseas.
Carlos Alfaro Rodriguez
May 19, 2020
Coronavirus reroutes congressional procedures, leaves Trump unchecked
Coronavirus reroutes congressional procedures, leaves Trump unchecked
For Congress, the pandemic hasn’t just diverted attention. It’s diverted power structures and decision-making back to the White House.
anna repp
May 18, 2020
New polls indicate Biden will beat Trump on Election Day
New polls indicate Biden will beat Trump on Election Day
Joe Biden is outpacing the president in key battleground states that Hillary Clinton lost in 2016.
Jeff Good
May 13, 2020
Trump moves to slash health care protections for LGBTQIA people
Trump moves to slash health care protections for LGBTQIA people
The LGBTQIA+ community already faces significant challenges, but this development is particularly harrowing in the face of a pandemic.
anna repp
May 6, 2020
Roger Stone’s fraudulent Facebook profiles for personal and political gain
Roger Stone’s fraudulent Facebook profiles for personal and political gain
Trump’s longtime ally used accounts to attack opponents in 2016. And to deny accusations in the Mueller investigation, F.B.I. records show.
Jeff Good
May 4, 2020
Trump loyalist installed in H.H.S.: What does this mean for Azar?
Trump loyalist installed in H.H.S.: What does this mean for Azar?
Playing favorites is nothing new, but when that person comes into a top health position during a crisis, eyebrows are raised.
Carlos Alfaro Rodriguez
May 3, 2020
Global Situation Room President Brett Bruen on coronavirus crisis management
Global Situation Room President Brett Bruen on coronavirus crisis management
“When you actually look at what have we done to protect our democracy, to protect our elections? The answer is not much.”
Josh Henry
May 1, 2020
How U.S. Armed Forces are persevering through the pandemic
How U.S. Armed Forces are persevering through the pandemic
Here’s how COVID-19 has affected the military — and how branches are operating as close to normal as possible.
PATRICK DIPALERMO
May 1, 2020
Trump’s White House has a history of dissolving the separation of church and state. Especially now.
Trump’s White House has a history of dissolving the separation of church and state. Especially now.
While some worshipers have turned to stay-at-home services, others have fought for the right to congregate. And the D.O.J. said it’s okay.
PATRICK DIPALERMO
Apr 26, 2020
China wants to use the COVID-19 pandemic to consolidate more global power as U.S. leadership balks
China wants to use the COVID-19 pandemic to consolidate more global power as U.S. leadership balks
Neither countries’ response has been great, but strength comes in outdoing your competitor. So which major power will gain the upper hand?
Trevor Kane
Apr 26, 2020
Trump rolls back environmental regulations while lockdowns unwittingly reduce air pollution
Trump rolls back environmental regulations while lockdowns unwittingly reduce air pollution
City skylines have already cleared amid reduced travel, but positive environmental effects won’t last with these new policies in place.
Christopher Butler
Apr 25, 2020
Impeachment aftershocks delayed by coronavirus
Impeachment aftershocks delayed by coronavirus
Hey, remember that impeachment? A Ukraine call, whistleblower complaint and two intimidating businessmen who are somehow connected to it?
Jeff Good
Apr 20, 2020
Kushner heads his own COVID-19 task force. Nepotism or needed?
Kushner heads his own COVID-19 task force. Nepotism or needed?
It’s been dubbed a “shadow task force” by some White House officials, since meetings and email communications are entirely private.
anna repp
Apr 20, 2020
How far is too far when it comes to restricting civilians’ rights in a crisis?
How far is too far when it comes to restricting civilians’ rights in a crisis?
Civil liberties groups are eyeing national and state government officials as coronavirus-related restrictions mount.
Trevor Kane
Apr 16, 2020
Trump vs. governors: The White House’s selective pandemic support
Trump vs. governors: The White House’s selective pandemic support
The president has criticized governors’ COVID-19 responses — and they’ve criticized his. But flattery goes a long way for federal relief.
Miguel Pineda
Apr 5, 2020
Americans feel feverish from the COVID-19 economic crisis. Here’s one way the government can help.
Americans feel feverish from the COVID-19 economic crisis. Here’s one way the government can help.
Universal basic income, popularized by former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, is not a new concept, but it could be a strong treatment.
Gabriel Quintanilla
Mar 22, 2020
U.S. urges Americans to stay in the States amid COVID-19 pandemic — or get back now
U.S. urges Americans to stay in the States amid COVID-19 pandemic — or get back now
Or shelter in place abroad. The State Department issued a blanket advisory against all international travel for the first time ever.
Gillian Rose Brassil
Mar 19, 2020
Trump considers full pardon for Michael Flynn
Trump considers full pardon for Michael Flynn
After years of contradiction and confusion from the former National Security Advisor, the president is considering a pardon pre-sentencing.
anna repp
Mar 19, 2020
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