Energy & Environment — Judge permanently blocks Biden's oil lease pause
A federal judge blocks an executive order on oil leasing in 13 states, the EPA has its eye on restoring certain chemical safety regulations, and the Energy Department projects that Democrats’ climate bill will bring U.S. emissions 40 percent lower than they were in 2005 in 2030. 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
Read MoreHealth Care — Michigan judge blocks abortion ban enforcement
In case you need to be reminded, Martin Short is still one of the funniest comedians around. The man managed to fit a hundred jokes into five minutes of airtime and even The Fonz approves. Today in health care, abortion will remain legal in Michigan for the foreseeable future after a key court ruling. Welcome to Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. For The Hill, we’re
Read MoreNew estimate projects cost of raising a child at $310K
New figures show the cost of raising a child is becoming more expensive as the nation grapples with rising inflation. A recent estimate conducted by the Brookings Institution projected the cost of raising a child for a middle-income, two-parent married family with two kids to be north of $310,000. The estimate assumes the youngest child would be born in 2015 and covers raising the child through the age of 17. It does not include the cost of sending the child to college. Brookings uses a methodology from a previous report on child expenditures from the U.S. De
Read MoreHillicon Valley — Lawmakers ask for info on FBI threats
Democrats in the House are requesting that social media groups hand over information related to threats made against law enforcement officials. Meanwhile, the U.S. Cyber Command said it recently deployed its “hunt forward” team for the first time in Croatia to help the Balkan country shore up its cyber defenses and networks against active threats. This is Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Send tips to The Hill’s
Read MoreTrump to rally support for Oz, Mastriano in Pennsylvania
Former President Trump will be headed back to Pennsylvania in September to hold a rally in support of gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano (R) and Senate hopeful Mehmet Oz (R) several months ahead of the midterms. An advisory through Trump’s Save America PAC said Trump would hold a rally with Mastriano and Oz on Sept. 3 in eastern Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The advisory came at the same time that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) held an event organized by Turning Point Action in Pittsburgh in support of Mastriano. Trump was last in the state to boost his endorsed candidates,
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