A split Congress makes it unlikely that Republicans will undo Biden’s climate legislation, but they’re likely to try to slow it. There may also be room for agreement on infrastructure.
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Your Thursday Briefing: No ‘Red Wave’ in U.S. Midterms
Plus Russia says it is retreating from Kherson City and markets try to parse China’s “zero Covid.”
A Beginner’s Guide to the U.S. Midterm Elections
What’s at stake, and how does it work? Let’s start with the basics.
An Abortion Ban With Unexpected Consequences for Older Mothers
Older women are more likely to carry fetuses with genetic disorders that often can’t be detected until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beyond the limit set in a Senate proposal.
Bill to Grant Afghan Evacuees a Path to Residency Hits Snags
The White House and members of both parties had hoped to attach the legislation to a must-pass spending bill this month. But it is encountering opposition from Republicans.
Bill to Grant Afghan Evacuees a Path to Residency Hits Snags
The White House and members of both parties had hoped to attach the legislation to a must-pass spending bill this month. But it is encountering opposition from Republicans.
Bill to Grant Afghan Evacuees a Path to Residency Hits Snags
The White House and members of both parties had hoped to attach the legislation to a must-pass spending bill this month. But some Republicans have raised security concerns.
Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment, the Global Pact to Curb Hydrofluorocarbons
In a bipartisan vote, lawmakers voted to join an international agreement to phase out the hydrofluorocarbons commonly found in refrigerators and air-conditioners.
Your Tuesday Briefing: China’s New Military Drills Near Taiwan
Also, a moving dispatch from Ukraine and the dire outlook for Afghanistan.
Your Monday Briefing: U.S. Senate Passes Major Legislation
Also, China’s military exercises could alienate Taiwan and rockets strike near a Ukrainian nuclear power plant.