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Biden Oil Envoy Advised Emirati Gas Firm, Owns Stock in Questionable Companies
A financial disclosure reveals that Amos Hochstein operated a shadow consultancy with foreign fossil fuel clients.
CDC Says Unvaccinated Americans Should Not Travel This Labor Day Weekend
Being vaccinated should be on everyone's travel “checklist,” White House COVID Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients said.
AOC Condemns Biden for Nominating Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador to Japan
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the selection “deeply shameful” given the former Chicago mayor's record.
McCarthy Threatens Retaliation Against Telecoms That Comply With Jan 6 Committee
The House minority leader has been guarded about a phone call with Donald Trump on the day of the Capitol attack.
6-Week Abortion Ban in TX Goes Into Effect as Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene
Many abortion providers in Texas say the new law effectively ends “Roe v. Wade” in the state.
New Orleans Was Left in the Dark During Ida Because of Natural Gas Plant Failure
A new natural gas plant built last year was supposed to keep the city powered through extreme weather events.
FL Altered How It Measured COVID Deaths, Making It Look Like They Were Declining
The change resulted in a reported statewide average daily death count of just 46 when it should have been 262.
HHS Creates New Office to Address Climate Crisis as Public Health Issue
The office will focus on identifying and addressing climate impacts on public health in disadvantaged areas.
750,000 Households May Face Eviction If Congress Doesn’t Act, Says Goldman Sachs
Meanwhile, states have disbursed just 11 percent of the $46.5 billion in rental assistance from the federal government.
Nearly 4 in 5 People in US Say They’ll Get COVID Shots as Vaccine Refusal Drops
The results of the poll come one week after the FDA gave full approval to one of the COVID vaccines.