Equilibrium/Sustainability — Las Vegas to limit swimming pool size
New swimming pools built on residences in and around Las Vegas will be limited to a set size amid a regional push to combat the ongoing impacts of drought. Clark County officials will be capping the dimensions of swimming pools at single-family homes to 600 square feet, or
Read MoreNewsom signs gun law inspired by Texas abortion ban
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law on Friday to allow private citizens to sue those who make, sell, transport or distribute certain illegal firearms, modeled after Texas's recent anti-abortion law. A release from Newsom’s office states that the law will award at least $10,000 per each illegal assault weapon and ghost gun — those made at one’s home to avoid tracing — identified
Read MoreAre email service providers politically biased against Republicans?
Is Google at war with Republican candidates? The Republican National Committee and several others seem to think so, as it claims delivery of its emails to Gmail inboxes is nearly 0 percent, costing the party and candidates about $2 billion since 2019. The claims are based on a report from North Ca
Read MoreDefense & National Security — Jan. 6 panel reveals more Trump details
The House committee investigating last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol ended its first set of hearings Thursday night, focusing on what former President Trump was doing — and not doing — as the riot unfolded. We’ll recap the hearing. Plus, we’ll talk about the new $270 million security assistance package going to Ukraine. This is Defense & National Security, your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. For The Hill, I’m
Read MoreEnergy & Environment — Heat wave creates air-conditioning Catch-22
Americans and Europeans are struggling to air-condition their way out of climate change. Today, we'll also look at the DOJ investigating reports of illegal dumping in Houston and Germany's decision to bail out a top Russian gas importer. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. For The Hill, we’re Rachel Frazin and Zack Budr
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