The Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes capturing carbon emissions President Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. We take a look at the viability of the law's provision concerning capturing carbon emissions. Lauren Sommer
Week in politics: Liz Cheney loses primary; Trump distracts from Republican races It's been another extraordinary week in politics - from Rep. Liz Cheney's big primary loss to continuing legal issues for former President Donald Trump and those close to him. Ron Elving
The Biden administration aims to make nature a measurable part of the U.S. economy Environmental damage is a threat to the global economy but it's hardly counted in economic figures like the GDP. The Biden administration is unveiling an effort to give a more holistic accounting. Nathan Rott
Judge rules DOJ must redact Trump affidavit in preparation for potential release At a hearing in Florida, U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart said he's inclined to release the affidavit in part. NPR Washington Desk
What's at stake for Trump in multiple court cases that are unfolding this week? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ex-federal prosecutor Elie Honig about cases against Trump and his allies — including a court hearing that will consider unsealing the affidavit in the Mar-a-Lago search.
States with the toughest abortion laws have the weakest maternal supports, data shows Many of the states that are moving to ban abortion tend to have less access to health care, worse maternal and infant health care outcomes and weaker social supports for children and families. Rachel Treisman
How inflation may influence voters in a Florida swing district Voters in an important swing district in Florida are grappling with soaring costs for housing and food. What could these frustrations mean for November midterm elections? Leila Fadel
What's next for Liz Cheney A key primary re-affirmed Trump's hold on the Republican party. Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney lost her race in a landslide, defeated by a Trump-endorsed political newcomer: attorney Harriet Hageman. Linah Mohammad
Pence says he'd consider testifying to House January 6 committee During an event in New Hampshire Wednesday morning, former Vice President Pence said he'd consider an invitation from the House January 6 committee to testify. Deepa Shivaram
The country's polarization has made political dynasties irrelevant NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Allan Lichtman, a professor of history at American University, about Liz Cheney's political career after her Wyoming primary loss, and the political dynasties.