Harris does not support fracking ban: Campaign official

Vice President Kamala Harris will not call for a ban on fracking if elected president, a campaign official told The Hill on Friday. Harris’ position on not supporting a ban on fracking is a departure from the position she took when she last ran for president. She is one of several Democrats vying for the […]

Buttigieg: Trump shows 'weakness' in not wanting to debate Harris

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, along with other Democrats, have urged former President Trump to debate Vice President Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, in the coming weeks, suggesting Trump is “afraid” of his new rival. The Trump campaign said the 78-year-old former president would not respond to a debate at this time due to the […]

Erin McClelland accuses potential Harris VP pick Gov. Josh Shapiro of sexism, covering up sexual harassment

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A Democrat running for statewide office has issued a scathing critique of party member and potential gubernatorial and vice presidential candidate Josh Shapiro, sparking a spat with Pennsylvania’s party chairman, a dispute Shapiro continues in The Washington Post. Treasury Secretary nominee Erin McClelland accused Shapiro of sexism and covering up sexual harassment, […]

What Harris could mean for environmental policy

Energy and Environment Full text   Biden to commit $575 million to making coastal communities more resilient to climate change The Biden administration is committing $575 million to making coastal and Great Lakes communities more resilient to climate change. Full text   ‘Extreme’ California fires could mark dangerous turning point in wildfire season Massive wildfires […]