Unusual Progressive-Centrist Alliance Wins Universal Child Care Subsidy
The “major flex” by progressives and moderate Democrats eliminates means-testing for a child care credit in the party’s reconciliation package.
Politics
Rep. Lloyd Doggett Dismisses Senate Proposal to Use Veterans’ Rates for Drug Pricing Reform
The Texas Democrat argues that Americans deserve more affordable international prices as the Senate considers domestic referencing.
Voices
The Most Terrifying Thing About 9/11 Was America’s Response
The fear I experienced that terrible day in New York doesn’t begin to compare with the dread I’ve developed watching our path since.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal Leads Democrats in Urging Biden to Limit Nuclear Weapons
Twenty-nine Democrats call out the president’s embrace of Trump-initiated nuclear weapon programs as the White House creates sweeping new policy.
Origins of Covid
NIH Documents Provide New Evidence U.S. Funded Gain-of-Function Research in Wuhan
U.S.-funded experiment in China posed biosafety risks but did not cause Covid-19 pandemic, scientists say.
Tech Platform for Emergency Rental Assistance Hasn’t Hacked the Problem, Chicagoans Say
The city has distributed just 16 percent of the $179.8 million it got through the Emergency Rental Assistance program.
Press Freedom Bill Would Protect Journalists Facing Persecution — but Not Julian Assange
Senators say they want to protect foreign journalists from government aggression. But what happens when the U.S. is the aggressor?
How Sirhan Sirhan Was Mentored Through Parole by Suge Knight, Mafia Leaders
“I’m a global villain myself, people think I killed Tupac, and that was Tupac. You killed a Kennedy,” Suge Knight told Sirhan.
Heather Bresch, Joe Manchin's Daughter, Played Direct Part in EpiPen Price Inflation Scandal
A new email shows the former Mylan CEO worked with her counterpart at Pfizer to corner the market and keep costs up.
Origins of Covid
New Details Emerge About Coronavirus Research at Chinese Lab
More than 900 pages of materials related to U.S.-funded coronavirus research in China were released following a FOIA lawsuit by The Intercept.