POLITICS

NEW YORK CITY—It’s a cool 65 degrees in New York City. The sky is greyed by clouds and drizzle, with a breeze. English weather. Rather dull. In the middle of June, the circumstances are unassuming: One would never think the city’s largest democratic exercise—electing a mayor—is underway. Yet, rain or shine, the election goes on.

The Religious Liberty Commission, a newly established body formed by President Donald Trump, is preparing to tackle tough questions about the balance between the government and religion. The commission is a team of 13 religious leaders, scholars, and celebrities from different faith backgrounds, including television host “Dr. Phil” McGraw, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and Rabbi Meir

Among President Donald Trump’s four May executive actions seeking to “reinvigorate” the United States’ nuclear energy industry was one “ordering the reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” the president-appointed but independent five-seat regulatory board that oversees safety in nuclear energy development. The president took a step in reforming the commission, led by Democrats 3–2, on

The Senate Finance Committee on June 16 released a revised draft of its section of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda. The committee text covers most of the biggest agenda items in the legislation, including the federal debt ceiling, energy and tax credits, and other budget items. Its release

The Senate Finance Committee on June 16 released a revised draft of its section of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda. The committee text covers most of the biggest agenda items in the legislation, including the federal debt ceiling, energy and tax credits, and other budget items. Its release