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First LookHow US infrastructure bill aims to cool 'urban heat islands'The $1.2-trillion infrastructure bill聽contains a new 鈥淗ealthy Streets鈥� grant program to help communities fund initiatives such as installing 鈥渃ool鈥� pavement and boosting tree canopies to lower temperatures in urban environments, especially in lower income neighborhoods.
First LookHouse narrowly passes Biden's $3.5T 'human infrastructure' budgetThe political drama over passing President Joe Biden鈥檚 multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint emphasizes聽the stark divisions between moderate and progressive House Democrats, signaling challenges ahead for approving the president鈥檚 agenda.
First LookHouse passes bill Dems say would bolster landmark voting lawThe U.S. House has passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, a bill that proponents say would restore voting protections that have been dismantled in recent years. With no Republican support, the legislation faces dim prospects in the Senate.聽
FocusTrump wants 10 GOP lawmakers gone. This one may prove tricky.Michigan GOP Rep. Fred Upton is one of the 10 Republican members of Congress Donald Trump wants to topple because they voted to impeach him.
First LookKathy Hochul marks new era as New York's first female governorKathy Hochul was sworn in as New York鈥檚 governor in a small ceremony at midnight following Andrew Cuomo鈥檚 resignation amid a flurry of sexual harassment allegations.聽There are now nine women serving as governor in the United States.聽
First LookWhy both parties prize veterans as US congressional candidatesAs midterm elections approach, military veterans are running for Congress on Republican and Democratic tickets.聽Many voters see vets as more willing to put country above self, important among moderate voters and in swing districts.
After Kabul, hard questions about American global leadershipThe Taliban鈥檚 victory in Afghanistan has undermined U.S. prestige. But America鈥檚 ability to learn from its mistakes may help restore its leadership.
Vets see many US failures in Kabul. Military intelligence is just one.Honestly assessing what was going on in Afghanistan over the past 20 years is crucial to future military efforts, as well as U.S. global leadership.
GOP leaders eye the future. GOP voters keep looking back.Political parties normally shrug off losses 鈥� even tough ones 鈥� and focus on future wins. But many core GOP voters are not willing to move past 2020.
First LookBiden administration boosts food stamp benefits by over 25%The largest increase in the history of the food stamp program has been approved to start in October, providing a raise from an average of $121 to $157 in per-person monthly benefits.
Q&A: Sen. Tim Scott, GOP point person on police reformScott, who has faced police discrimination even on Capitol Hill, has been working for months with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker toward a Senate bill.
First LookNew census data will spark redistricting. Who stands to benefit?After the latest U.S. Census data is released on Thursday, politicians will begin redrawing legislative boundaries according to population count. But redistricting also brings concerns of gerrymandering as Republicans and Democrats vie for the most seats in the U.S. House.聽
First LookSenate greenlights $3.5T budget in latest victory for BidenFollowing the passage of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, the U.S. Senate approved Democrats鈥� $3.5 trillion budget framework early Wednesday, in a party-line 50-49 vote. The resolution鈥檚 passage is a significant聽victory for President Joe Biden鈥檚 agenda.
First LookNY Gov. Cuomo to resign after sexual harassment allegationsNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday in the wake of a string of allegations of sexual harassment聽鈥� corroborated in a report last week by the state's attorney general 鈥� and amid a growing threat of impeachment. Mr. Cuomo聽still faces possible criminal charges.
First LookSenate passes $1T infrastructure bill in a win for bipartisanshipOn Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan in a 69-30 vote. The bill, a cornerstone of President Biden's plan to "Build Back Better," is now headed to the House.
First LookGov. Cuomo's top aide resigns amid sexual harassment backlashN.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide, Melissa DeRosa, has resigned following the release of a report that found that the governor had sexually harassed 11 women. Scores of Democrats are calling for the governor's resignation.
First LookDemocrats unveil $3.5T budget focused on social, climate reformsOn Monday, Senate Democrats outlined a $3.5 trillion budget resolution aimed at expanding the country鈥檚 social security net and climate programs. The resolution includes聽two years of free community college, paid family and sick leave, and Medicare expansions.
Where there鈥檚 smoke, there鈥檚 fire 鈥� and political unityAt a time of intense partisanship in the U.S., Western state lawmakers are forging bipartisan legislation to address the region鈥檚 wildfire crisis.
In New York politics, an end to the old boys鈥� club?New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul could become the first female governor of New York, if Andrew Cuomo resigned or was forced from office.
The trouble with transparency: How pandemic is challenging the CDCPandemic messaging is a balancing act. Leaders must project authority and combat spread, while admitting unknowns. At stake is the public trust.
