Is Trump’s Energy Czar Lying About His Solar Past?
Energy Secretary Chris Wright submitted a resume to Congress with what appears to be false information about working in solar energy. He’s repeated the claim in almost every public appearance since.
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How To End Democrats’ Civil War
Abundance liberals and populists can together combat scarcity — but one side has to come clean.
The MAHA Movement’s Early Surrender
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to fight corporations to make America healthy again, but his efforts so far have been all flash and little substance.
How Trump Launched His Own War In The Middle East
As the president pressed for an Iran nuclear deal, he approved Israel’s new war. Will America’s own military soon be directly involved?
The Patent Loophole Keeping Your Drugs Expensive
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are exploiting patent law to extend their brand-name drug monopolies for years past their original expiration date.
Dems’ Crypto Schemers Have Entered The Chat
A secret group chat reveals that Democratic strategists plan to support the pro-crypto GENIUS Act for political gain, despite acknowledging it’s a Trump corruption giveaway.
Drugmakers’ Secret Weapon To Keep Your Meds Overpriced
Big drugmakers are abusing the drug patent process to generate extra revenue at the cost of patients, according to a new report.
Big Tech Is Behind Your Massive Electric Bill
States are competing to attract artificial intelligence-powering data centers, at the expense of consumers’ electricity bills.
LEVER WEEKLY: No Sanctuary On The Streets
The government plots and broken promises behind the deportation raids, and more from The Lever this week.
Campaign Finance Reform May Save Us From Cuomo 2.0
Thanks to small-dollar donors and a public election fund, New York City’s mayoral race is actually competitive.