Politicians and diplomats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a memorial service in Washington, D.C.
Author: Stephanie Lai
Billions in Climate Deal Funding Could Help Protect U.S. Coastal Cities
Communities across the country hope to tap into funds from Democrats’ new climate law to restore coastal habitats, part of a program that emphasizes nature-based solutions.
In Palm Springs, L.G.B.T.Q. Voters Could Sway a Key House Race
Representative Ken Calvert, a long-serving Republican, is facing a tough re-election race in a redrawn district that now includes Palm Springs, proclaimed to be the gayest city in America.
Will the Inflation Reduction Act Actually Curb Inflation?
A Congressional Budget Office analysis found that the measure would have little effect on inflation this year. Democrats argue the benefits will still be felt.
Senate ‘Vote-a-Rama’ Lasts Through the Night With Democrats’ Agenda at Stake
Bleary-eyed senators went through a marathon series of votes at the Capitol that is the final step before passing Democrats’ climate, energy and tax package.
Senate Passes Bill to Expand Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
Republicans who had blocked the bill, which would extend benefits to an estimated 3.5 million veterans, allowed it to pass after trying unsuccessfully to limit funding for the treatments.
G.O.P. Reversal Imperils Burn Pits Bill to Treat Veterans
Several Republicans who had backed the measure blocked it last week, drawing ire from Democrats and veterans groups who expected quick enactment. Another vote is planned for this week.
Bipartisan Abortion-Rights Bill Sets Up a Midterm Debate
Four senators, two Democrats and two Republicans, joined forces to introduce legislation to guarantee abortion access after Roe v. Wade was overturned. But the bill has little chance of advancing.
Transportation Dept. Opens Program to Make Public Transit Accessible
The initiative, included in last year’s infrastructure law, makes $1.75 billion available for cities to make transit stations more accessible to disabled people.
House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Amid Fears of Court Reversal
The legislation would recognize same-sex marriages at the federal level and repeal a defunct law that defined marriage as between a man and woman. It faces an uphill battle in the Senate.