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. |…