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Running Out of Time, Republicans in Congress Still Lack a Health Plan
Top Republicans have said they want to produce a proposal in short order to counter Democrats pressing for an extension of health care subsidies. They have not gotten far.
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Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracy
President Trump’s new National Security Strategy describes a country that is focused on doing business and reducing migration while avoiding passing judgment on authoritarians.
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The Supreme Court, Once Wary of Partisan Gerrymandering, Goes All In
The court’s conservative majority said that Texas’ asserted political motives justified letting the state use voting maps meant to disadvantage Democrats in the midterms.
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As Bongino Celebrates Arrest in Pipe Bomb Case, Others on the Right Remain Skeptical
Some activists have lashed out, in a reprise of the backlash over the unsuccessful effort by Trump appointees to shut down the Epstein investigation.
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MAHA Activists Urge Trump to Fire Lee Zeldin at the E.P.A.
As head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin has weakened protections against toxic chemicals, say members of the MAHA movement.
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Can Killington Become the ‘Aspen of the East’? Maybe With a $3 Billion Upgrade.
A developer wants to add luxury housing and a glossy base area complete with everything from a spa to a ‘ski beach’ to the resort, which has never been known for its amenities. But is Vermont ready for it?
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How Scammers Target Older Americans With Fraudulent Medicare Calls
Complaints about the calls have risen, and some older Americans have discovered that their Medicare accounts were already compromised.
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How Batteries Got Cheaper and Made the Electric Grid More Reliable
An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are increasingly being used around the world.
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Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix Said to Be in Exclusive Talks
Netflix would acquire Warner television and film studios as well as HBO Max in a deal that would bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.
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What We Know About the Arrest in the D.C. Pipe Bomb Case
The arrest came after years of false leads and speculation over who planted the bombs near the Capitol before the Jan. 6 riot.