Spending bill bars intelligence chiefs from ducking public hearings on global threats

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe. | Susan Walsh/AP Photo The roughly $2.3 trillion spending package…

House intends to reissue subpoena for Trump’s financial records next year

Attorney Douglas Letter, who is representing House Democrats, leaves federal court in Washington. | AP Photo/Susan…

Global food industry on course to drive rapid habitat loss – research

The global food system is on course to drive rapid and widespread ecological damage with almost…

Clyburn subpoenas Azar, Redfield

December 21 , 2020 The Honorable Alex M. Azar II Secretary Department of Health and Human…

Congress on the verge of passing massive stimulus

Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill on Dec. 20, 2020 in…

How the Guardian covered 2020 – the year that changed the world

Play Video 5:56 This year was the most challenging and extraordinary year for news. Our journalists…

Time for some home truths about deforestation | Laura Spinney

To prevent future pandemics, we must stop deforestation and end the illegal wildlife trade. Do you…

Country diary: a winter walk in the company of birds

My regular walks have been a chance to get to know the locals better. Just as…

Breaking down the $900B stimulus package and $1.4T omnibus bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to the Senate floor Sunday. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Congressional…

‘Surprise’ billing fix to be included in spending package

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) speaks during a press conference, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Washington. |…