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Also, stock-trading lawmakers are put on notice, the EPA cracks on lead, incarcerated students regain tuition aid, and some nepo babies lose priority status.
National Politics
New GOP Bill Would Curb Biden’s Power To Fight Climate Change
Republicans are trying to thwart the president’s power to declare a climate emergency amid record-breaking heat.
When John Roberts Tried To Take Power From The Courts
The Supreme Court’s chief justice was once eager to strip away power from a liberal judiciary. Now, he’s guarding the high court’s power.
What Workers Are Up Against
Companies know the control they have over workers’ lives. This week, they accidentally admitted it.
Investor Exits DeSantis Fundraiser To Avoid Pay-To-Play Issue
A Wall Street titan with Florida pension business withdraws from the governor’s fundraiser after questions from The Lever.
New Bill Could Stop Fox News’ Defamation Tax Writeoff
Inspired by The Lever’s reporting, Congressman Brendan Boyle introduced legislation to stop Fox from deducting the cost of its $787 million payout over its election lies.
Remaining “Calm” About Climate Change Will Kill Us
Anyone insisting that you “calm down” about climate change is living in denial about the catastrophes at our doorstep.
Why It’s Dangerous To Get Sick In America
The U.S. health care system is broken and corrupt — our coverage shows we can fix it.
A Week Of Rest, Recovery, And Reading
While The Lever team is on a much-needed hiatus, here’s a selection of our best recent longreads.
It’s Dark Money’s Court, We Just Live Under It
From its recent rulings to its billionaire donor scandals, this Supreme Court term has been defined by judicial activist Leonard Leo.