This Is What Biden Says Is A “Big Win”
Dems’ debt-deal celebration tells us exactly what they think is a victory — and for whom they want to deliver such wins.
Joe Biden
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Biden Just Gave Up His Power To Help Student Debtors
Through weak policy efforts and debt ceiling capitulations, Biden has helped derail his student loan relief plan — and time is running out to salvage it.
Debt Deal Gives Fossil Fuel Lobby A Legal Shield
Industry donations flowed to key Dem senators just before a major pipeline approval was slipped into the debt ceiling bill.
Biden Admin Boosts Big Oil’s Colorado River Scheme
Permit approvals for oil trains came despite derailments. Now, Pete Buttigieg could subsidize the scheme with special tax breaks.
Joe Biden’s ‘Thank You’ In South Carolina
South Carolina’s 2022 Democratic candidate for governor is helping lead a third-party astroturf campaign that could help tank Biden’s reelection.
How Biden’s New Communications Director Made His Millions
Former Obama spokesperson Ben LaBolt earned millions working for Facebook, Instacart, and Union Pacific before joining the Biden White House.
As The Midwest Burns, Biden Ignores Plastic Waste Dangers
Between the Indiana recycling plant fire and the Ohio toxic train derailment, experts say the president needs to disregard industry lobbying and address the dangers of plastics.
Biden DOJ Backing Norfolk Southern’s Bid To Block Lawsuits
The company whose train derailed in Ohio is asking the Supreme Court to kill a suit by a sick rail worker — and help the firm block future lawsuits
2022 FLASHBACK: Shaming Biden Into Ceasing Attacks On Student Debtors
The administration tried to overturn rulings that helped those bankrupted by student loans — until The Lever got involved.
How Biden and Buttigieg Could Deliver Sick Leave To Rail Workers
When he forced a contract on rail workers, the president pledged to continue the fight to provide them paid sick leave — here is how he could do it.