Kelly leads Trump-backed Masters by 8 points in Arizona Senate race: poll
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly (D) is leading his Trump-backed opponent Blake Masters (R) by 8 percent in the state’s Senate race, according to a new poll by Fox News. Fox News found that 50 percent say that they will back Kelly, while 42 percent say they support venture capitalist Masters. The Arizona Senate race is one of the least cert
Read MoreHispanics find home in GOP
What do you think of America? Why do you want to live in America? What are your hopes for your family in America? The answers to these questions provide insights into why many Hispanics are increasingly identifying with the Republican Party. They’ve seen how leaders who arrogantly think they know better than them actually weaken individual freedoms, destroy economic opportunities, and damage what they want for their country. The 2020 election provides good examples. Biden’s 21-point margin among Hispanics (59 percent to
Read MoreHillicon Valley — Lawmakers urge cyber updates in health
Lawmakers are pushing for cyber defenses to be strengthened in the health care sector after a spike in attacks. Meanwhile, Google workers sent a petition to top executives with demands to protect workers and users after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this year. 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 Rebecca Klar and
Read MoreEnergy & Environment — Drought threatens Texas cattle industry
In Texas, the Western megadrought is wreaking havoc on ranching. Meanwhile, Democrats are threatening to subpoena a consulting firm that has worked with the fossil fuel industry, and scientists say they found a way to break apart some PFAS. 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 MoreStreamline power line permitting to achieve IRA climate goals
One of the most important goals of the clean energy and climate bill, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden is the decarbonization of the electricity system. The core of this effort is the construction of long-distance transmission lines to deliver clean, affordable remote wind and solar power to consumers, replacing fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. But without significant permitting reforms that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has indicated may be considered by Congress this fall, this crucial element of
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