Police Commissioner Pick Will Be an Early Test for New York City’s Next Mayor
In a mayoral campaign focused on policing and public safety, candidates have promised to limit the authority of the next person to run the NYPD.
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Biden Subsidies for Liquid Natural Gas Could Doom International Climate Goals
The proposals would offer fossil fuel companies cash to build out carbon capture technology, propping up the liquid natural gas industry.
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I Visited a Chinese Lab at the Center of a Biosafety Debate. What I Learned Helps Explain the Clash Over Covid-19’s Origins.
We should let science and evidence prevail while recognizing that science, like other disciplines, is shaped by competing interests.
House Takes First Step to Claw Back War Powers From White House
Republicans join Democrats to repeal the 2002 resolution that authorized the invasion of Iraq.
Biden’s Defense Budget Is a Big Win for Hypersonic Weapons Contractors
The fiscal year 2022 proposal includes $3.8 billion for the ultrafast weapons, but some arms control experts question their effectiveness.
Absent Biden Policy, Justice Department Pursues Death Penalty in Boston Bombing Case
Joe Biden campaigned as a vocal opponent of the death penalty. Now he's gone quiet.
Leaked Audio of Sen. Joe Manchin Call With Billionaire Donors Provides Rare Glimpse of Dealmaking on Filibuster and Jan. 6 Commission
Manchin urged big-money donors with No Labels to talk to Sen. Roy Blunt about flipping his vote on the commission in order to save the filibuster.
School Privatization Lobby Places Fake News on Local Stations
With Ed Newsfeed, the Betsy DeVos-funded American Federation for Children distributes syndicated content to TV stations. They run it as news.
Meet NATO, the Dangerous “Defensive” Alliance Trying to Run the World
Monday's summit showed how the "North Atlantic" Treaty Organization has decided it has an extremely expansive global mission.
Wall Street’s Candidate Gave Herself $8 Million for Manhattan District Attorney Race
With one week to go, a millionaire backed by major Republican donors is leading the polls among likely Manhattan Democratic primary voters.