Pondering the Effects of Biden's Climate Policies

MIT researcher says that the "glass is half full" in terms of prospects for renewables in the U.S. Some parts of Biden's climate policies were more impactful than others. Subsidizing solar and onshore wind may not be as important as they seemed a few years ago, because they are now price competitive on their own. The report suggests the renewable energy production credits should be rethought.

Donald Trump’s gutting of the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to New York Times journalists for explaining the truth about Qatar’s gift of a jet to the president. Donald Trump treats the department as his own personal law firm and wants his lawyer to become attorney-general. Senate hearings begin this week for Todd Blanche, who is currently the acting attorney general.

Donald Trump’s transformation of the Department of Justice will be hard to undo

Eight of Donald Trump's lawyers have been indicted. Todd Blanche chose to represent Mr Trump when he was a candidate and a criminal defendant. Now the president has selected him to be America’s top cop. He is a partner at a white-shoe firm.

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid, denying Democratic states more

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump. Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others from states, tribes or territories seeking federal financial assistance following hurricanes, tornadoes, storms, floods and fires. Trump has taken longer on average to approve disaster requests than any other president dating back to 1989. Trump approved 80% of the disaster requests from Republican governors but only about 60% from Democratic governors.

Without Tax Credits, EV Sales Are Searching for a Spark

The U.S. electric vehicle market continues to struggle following the cancellation of federal tax credits. Automakers sold 462,892 all-electric vehicles in the first half of 2026, down 23.8 percent from the same period last year. California is offering a $3,500 credit for first-time EV buyers, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Harry Enten Says Trump's Ratings On 1 Major Issue Are ‘Numbers That Wreck Presidencies’

Inflation slowed to 3.5% in June from a three-year high of 4.2% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Donald Trump's approval rating on inflation is still at minus 47 points. According to CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten, it's historically bad at this point in a presidency. Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden's approval ratings on inflation were lower.

Pondering the Effects of Biden's Climate Policies
Pondering the Effects of Biden's Climate Policies

MIT researcher says that the "glass is half full" in terms of prospects for renewables in the U.S. Some parts of Biden's climate policies were more impactful than others. Subsidizing solar and onshore wind may not be as important as they seemed a few years ago, because they are now price competitive on their own. The report suggests the renewable energy production credits should be rethought.

Legal Planet
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Donald Trump’s gutting of the Department of Justice
Donald Trump’s gutting of the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to New York Times journalists for explaining the truth about Qatar’s gift of a jet to the president. Donald Trump treats the department as his own personal law firm and wants his lawyer to become attorney-general. Senate hearings begin this week for Todd Blanche, who is currently the acting attorney general.

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Donald Trump’s transformation of the Department of Justice will be hard to undo
Donald Trump’s transformation of the Department of Justice will be hard to undo

Eight of Donald Trump's lawyers have been indicted. Todd Blanche chose to represent Mr Trump when he was a candidate and a criminal defendant. Now the president has selected him to be America’s top cop. He is a partner at a white-shoe firm.

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Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid, denying Democratic states more
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid, denying Democratic states more

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump. Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others from states, tribes or territories seeking federal financial assistance following hurricanes, tornadoes, storms, floods and fires. Trump has taken longer on average to approve disaster requests than any other president dating back to 1989. Trump approved 80% of the disaster requests from Republican governors but only about 60% from Democratic governors.

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Without Tax Credits, EV Sales Are Searching for a Spark
Without Tax Credits, EV Sales Are Searching for a Spark

The U.S. electric vehicle market continues to struggle following the cancellation of federal tax credits. Automakers sold 462,892 all-electric vehicles in the first half of 2026, down 23.8 percent from the same period last year. California is offering a $3,500 credit for first-time EV buyers, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Inside Climate News
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Harry Enten Says Trump's Ratings On 1 Major Issue Are ‘Numbers That Wreck Presidencies’
Harry Enten Says Trump's Ratings On 1 Major Issue Are ‘Numbers That Wreck Presidencies’

Inflation slowed to 3.5% in June from a three-year high of 4.2% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Donald Trump's approval rating on inflation is still at minus 47 points. According to CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten, it's historically bad at this point in a presidency. Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden's approval ratings on inflation were lower.

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