The Hill’s Morning Report — UK’s Johnson out, other world leaders down
In the United States, United Kingdom and in other European capitals, presidents and prime ministers are scrambling to recalculate how to win and maintain support amid stumbles and economic troubles. Boldness without scandal and self-dealing? British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested the limits of Conservative Party loyalty and trust before he resigned on Thursday (more on that, below). Two years ago, many U.S. voters said they were fed up with the combative, truth-challenged former President Trump, who was impeac
Read MoreBiden to announce executive action to protect abortion access
President Biden on Friday will sign an executive order intended to protect abortion and contraception access and bolster privacy in the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling that struck down the precedent set by Roe v. Wade. At Biden’s direction, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will take additional action to protect access to abortion medication that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The agency will also seek to protect access to emergency medical care for pregnant women and women experiencing miscarriage, including by reviewing guidance th
Read MoreWhy we all need education in economics and international trade
As prices at the gas pump and on our store shelves rise, President Biden recently mentioned he would consider lifting some tariffs on China in an attempt to combat exorbitant inflation. It’s an issue he has addressed before, noting that inflation is his “top economic priority.” And while doing away with tariffs is a start, there’s
Read MoreFlight cancellations loom large over summer travel season
Airlines endured a better-than-expected Fourth of July holiday weekend, but staffing shortages and other root causes of flight disruptions continue to loom large over the busy summer travel season. U.S. carriers canceled roughly 1,400 flights between Friday and Monday, according to data from flight analytics firm masFlight. The number is down from Memorial Day weekend and last month’s Juneteenth holiday, when U.S. airlines canceled more than 3,400 flights over four days. The data indicates that Independence Day wasn’t a total meltdown as some predicted.&
Read MoreGavin Newsom punches GOP to Democratic applause
When California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a bold, in-your-face ad in Florida this week, Democrats thirsty for an aggressive voice in their party began to take notice. “Democrats have been wanting someone who is willing to proactively throw a punch or two at Republicans and we haven't seen much of that from the White House or other Democratic leaders lately,” said one top donor in the party. “It was somewhat refreshing.” The spot, which aired on Fox News programming across Florida on Monday, went after former President Donald Trump and Fla. Gov. Ron Des
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