BIZARRE: 9 - What They Never Told You

Peters leads lawmakers’ long-awaited response on cybersecurity

WASHINGTON — Cybersecurity experts have implored Congress for years to act as criminal hackers and sophisticated intelligence operatives attacked computer networks at schools, local governments, critical infrastructure and federal agencies.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Peters leads lawmakers' long-awaited response on cybersecurity - Roll Call

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters has led the long-awaited congressional response to cyber attacks on U.S. targets.

Roll Call · Jun 7, 2022

Summer deadline looms for $52 billion to boost chip production

MACKINAW ISLAND, Michigan — The final version of Congress' economic competitiveness bill including $52 billion for semiconductor chip production is still amorphous — a delay that's a cause of concern for many of Michigan's state and federal policymakers.

Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022

Coming Supreme Court ruling on abortion raises stakes in Rubio-Demings Senate race

A likely imminent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could galvanize voters on both sides of the abortion debate in Florida as Democrat Val Demings and Republican Marco Rubio draw sharp contrasts in their Senate race.

Miami Herald · May 6, 2022

Roe abortion leak reshapes election campaigns for Democrats

Dems are testing abortion messaging not just against Republicans but against some of their own.

Axios · May 5, 2022

Energy chief Granholm touts $3B plan to boost EV batteries

Continuing its push to dramatically boost sales of electric vehicles, the Biden administration has announced $3.1 billion in funding to U.S. companies that make and recycle lithium-ion batteries

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Trump's bid to shape GOP faces test with voters in May races

Voters across a dozen states are set to decide primary elections this month that will determine the people and priorities leading the GOP into the fall midterms and beyond

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Peters, Stabenow press Buttigieg on autonomous vehicle development

U.S. Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow with 10 Democratic colleagues wrote a letter dated Wednesday to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, requesting information on the actions the department is taking for the advancement of autonomous vehicles.

Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022

DHS chief concerned about lifting pandemic border policy

The man charged with securing the border has shared his worries while speaking with Congress.

Axios · Apr 22, 2022

Aid to restaurants, businesses faces Senate headwinds - Roll Call

The Senate may soon test the bipartisan limits on pandemic spending as Democratic leaders prepare for action on a small-business aid package.

Roll Call · Apr 21, 2022