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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Divided Government
A split Congress could lead to government shutdowns and economic turmoil.
Biden Speaks of a Better Future at ASEAN Summit in Cambodia
The president traveled to Cambodia hoping that an in-person appearance would help reinforce his administration’s broad efforts to counter China’s rise and to promote human rights.
U.S. Seeks Closer Ties With India as Tension With China and Russia Builds
Treasury Secretary Yellen wants India to be part of the Biden administration’s “friend-shoring” agenda, but trade tensions linger.
Your Friday Briefing: Xi and Biden to Meet
Plus cryptocurrency chaos and Ukraine’s wary advance toward Kherson.
Draft Report Offers Starkest View Yet of U.S. Climate Threats
“The things Americans value most are at risk,” says a draft of the National Climate Assessment, a major federal scientific report slated for release next year.
The Job Market’s Cues
Two measurements tell two stories about the strength of U.S. employment.
Your Friday Briefing: The U.S. Economy Grew, Slowly
Plus the war in Ukraine may boost clean energy and investigations into Chinese outposts overseas.
The Two Inflation Crises
Why Europe’s inflation crisis is different from America’s.
Lessons From Liz Truss’s Handling of U.K. Inflation
The sharp policy U-turn by Liz Truss, Britain’s prime minister, reveals the perils of taking the wrong path in the fight against scalding inflation.