Congress should protect the public airwaves from ZoneCasting
In the midst of our digital media revolution, where screens of all sizes dominate and Americans are consuming content from an exploding variety of websites, streaming platforms, apps and podcasts, the time-tested technology of terrestrial radio amazingly continues to thrive. Indeed, according to the PEW Research Center, 89 percent of Americans will listen to an AM or FM station in a given week. Radio’s continued success is a
Read MoreHealth Care — White House fall booster push faces challenges
Taylor Swift announced her new album last night at the VMA’s and the internet is collectively “screaming, crying, throwing up” over the news. The White House is gearing up to launch a COVID-19 booster campaign this fall to prevent another major surge, but convincing vaccine holdouts to get another dose will be far from easy. Welcome to Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting you
Read MoreKentucky city probes theft of $4M in federal funds
Lexington, Ky., officials are probing the theft of roughly $4 million in federal rent assistance and transitional housing funds intended for a nonprofit fighting poverty in the area. The city said in a statement on Monday that it asked the local police department's financial crimes unit to investigate. “Police believe a person or persons outside the government directed an electronic funds transfer into a private account,” the city said in a statement. “The transfer
Read MoreEnergy & Environment — California pushes to stay climate leader
California eyes its next steps on climate action. Meanwhile, the EPA says 15 states are overdue on air pollution plans, and Virginia may be along for the ride on new California car rules. 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 Budryk. Someone forward you this newsletter?
Read MoreBiden to deliver prime-time address warning Americans' rights are 'under attack'
President Biden will deliver a primetime speech from Philadelphia on Thursday about protecting democracy during which he will warn that Americans’ rights and freedoms are “under attack,” according to a White House official. Biden’s speech outside Independence National Historical Park on Thursday evening will revive his 2020 campaign theme of fighting for the “soul of the nation,” according to the White House advisory, and is a sign of his message to voters coming into focus just two months out from the midterm elections. “He will speak about how the core va
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