Rising costs at the pump, war in Ukraine, an emboldened fossil fuel industry and stalled legislation have imperiled President Biden’s climate agenda.
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Rubio, U.S. Lawmakers Are Largely Opposed to No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine
Members of both parties said such a move would risk drawing the United States into a conflict with Russia, another nuclear power.
Lawmakers Push to Ban Russian Oil Imports, Amid White House Resistance
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are pursuing the ban to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, but the White House is opposed, warning of energy price spikes.
Decoding Joe Manchin
The senator’s history suggested he could vote for Build Back Better. Why didn’t he?
G7 Nations Take Aggressive Climate Action but Hold Back on Coal
President Biden pushed climate action after four years in which Donald Trump rejected cooperation with allies. But leaders failed to set an expiration date for burning coal.
Senate Weighs Investing $120 Billion in Science to Counter China
The legislation has drawn bipartisan support amid the coronavirus pandemic as Democrats and Republicans have become increasingly concerned about Beijing’s supply chain dominance.