Former DOJ official cooperating with department's probe into Trump pressure campaign: reports
A former Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) official who worked closely with Jeffrey Clark is cooperating with his former employer's investigation into the former president's pressure campaign at the DOJ, according to multiple reports. "We've been fully cooperating both with the Department of Justice and the Select Committee, and we'll continue with that cooperation," Edward Greims, an attorney for Ken Klukowski, said to CNN. Klukowski came to work
Read MoreTackling climate resilience by building on the Inflation Reduction Act
Anyone concerned by the threat of climate change should be invigorated by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 announced Wednesday by Senate Democrats. The bill represents a potentially important step forward in tackling the climate crisis. By providing tax credits and investments for clean energy projects, the bill has the potential of a 40 percent carbon emissions reduction by 2030. Yet, while significant and important, this legislation provides only a small amount of relief
Read MoreOn The Money — Recession fears rise as GDP falls… again
The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) fell for the second time this year, according to new data released by the Commerce Department. The data has intensified fears of a recession, but many experts say that it’s still too soon to make that call. We’ll also look at the fallout of the Schumer-Manchin agreement and the mystery of President Biden’s student loan plans. But first, get ready, because
Read MoreFlorida DOE to schools: follow Biden transgender protections and risk breaking state law
Story at a glance Florida education officials have instructed school leaders across the state to ignore federal guidance issued last month announcing proposed changes to Title IX protections for transgender students. Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said the guidance “should not be treated as governing law” and warned scho
Read MoreThese are the 24 House Republicans who broke with the party to support chips and science bill
Two dozen House Republicans helped pass a $280 billion bill on Thursday to bolster the domestic chip manufacturing industry and subsidize scientific research, bucking GOP leadership’s recommendation to vote against the measure. The House passed the CHIPS and Science Act in a 243-187-1 vote, with 24 Republicans joining most Democrats in supporting the measure. One Democrat, Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) voted present. The measure,
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