Biden vetoes Republican effort to overturn socially conscious retirement rule President rejects legislation to overturn a labor department rule Republicans have denounced as ‘woke capitalism’ The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2023
New NCAA President Meets With Lawmakers on Next Steps for NIL Charlie Baker met with at least five U.S. senators, from both sides of the aisle, to begin discussions around national legislation for name, image and likeness. Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2023
Manchin now sees bank vote "differently" "You look at it differently now. You’d never thought this would have happened in the smaller banks," Manchin said Salon · Mar 15, 2023
Going beyond 'green,' activism new standard in ski industry As global warming threatens to put much of the ski industry out of business over the next several decades, resorts are beginning to embrace a role as climate activists The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
Senate GOP risks repeat debacle as controversial candidates prep for 2024 There are already five critical Senate races in which primary headaches are looming. Axios · Mar 12, 2023
In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee In a sign of a deepening rift among Democrats on energy issues, conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not move forward on President Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee oil and gas leasing at the Interior Department The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
House GOP votes to overturn Biden rule on water protections The House has voted 227-198 to overturn the Biden administration’s protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, advancing long-held Republican arguments that the regulations are an environmental overreach and burden to business The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
IRS nominee Daniel Werfel confirmed by Senate vote The U.S. Senate has confirmed Daniel Werfel to serve as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service by a vote of 54-to-42 The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
Congress overturns D.C. crime bill with President Biden's help The Senate approved a GOP-led joint resolution that would overrule the Washington, D.C., city council's recent legislation to rewrite the criminal code for the nation's capital. WEKU · Mar 9, 2023
Manchin faces 2024 choice crucial to Democratic friends and foes alike WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Manchin insists he’ll win if he runs for reelection. That “if” is one of the biggest uncertainties in U.S. politics, one that could determine Senate control and the role of centrists in an increasingly polarized country. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
Dark money wins: Biden FCC nominee bails Public should be "outraged," say activists, claiming Biden's FCC remains "utterly impotent" against Big Telecom Salon · Mar 8, 2023
Nick Saban on NIL: Players ‘Are Going to School Where They Can Make the Most Money’ In an exclusive interview with SI, the Alabama coach talks about the need for more NIL regulations, player safety and the latest rules changes. Sports Illustrated · Mar 7, 2023
Joe Manchin Is Once Again Telling Republicans and Democrats What They Don't Want To Hear But it's exactly what they need to start talking about. Reason · Mar 3, 2023
In a reversal, Biden says he’ll sign Republican DC crime bill WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he’d sign Republican legislation barring the government in Washington, D.C., from making changes to its own criminal code, reversing his earlier position in a move that will surely anger statehood advocates and others in the heavily Democratic city. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
Axios · Mar 2, 2023 Biden tells Senate Democrats he won't veto GOP-led resolution blocking D.C. crime law Congress has final authority over the capital city.
Axios · Mar 2, 2023 The investing rule expected to force Biden's first veto Democratic Sens. Jon Tester and Joe Manchin bucked their own party and joined Republicans to pass the bill.
Axios · Mar 2, 2023 GOP pits endangered Democrats against Biden with sensitive votes Two Senate Democrats voted for an ESG resolution that Biden has promised to veto.
The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2023 Has Bernie Sanders really helped Joe Biden move further left? The senator’s relationship with Biden has proven constructive, with an ambitious agenda – but some Sanders aides and supporters offer a mixed verdict
Axios · Feb 25, 2023 Republicans investigate Buttigieg over Ohio derailment House Republicans are investigating Buttigieg's response to the East Palestine derailment.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 Joe Manchin calls on Buttigieg to improve safety inspections after East Palestine train derailment The West Virginia Democrat targets the Biden administration as he weighs whether to seek re-election
Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023 Bipartisanship isn’t dead. Here’s what Congress might actually agree on A banking bill for cannabis businesses. “Junk fee” curbs. Insulin price cuts. The U.S. Congress is bitterly divided, but in these niche areas, there’s hope for compromise.
Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023 News briefs Condition of another student hurt in Michigan State shooting improves
Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023 Montana Sen. Jon Tester will seek reelection in boost for Democrats Montana Sen. Jon Tester Wednesday announced he will seek reelection in 2024, a big boost for Democrats as they seek to hold onto their narrow majority.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Jon Tester, Montana Democratic Senator, announces he will run for re-election in 2024 The Montana farmer is one of three Democratic senators who represents a state that Donald Trump won twice
Ballotpedia · Feb 21, 2023 Economy and Society, February 21, 2023: Will Congress block Biden’s ESG retirement plan rule? Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.