Jim Jordan, Trump Ally, Announces Bid for Speaker

TL/DR - Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has announced his bid for the position of Speaker of the House following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. Jordan, who has been a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and has occupied key positions in GOP leadership, sent a letter to colleagues asking for their support and underlining his commitment to unite the…

Competing for DOE’s $97 Billion Loan Allocation

TL/DR - The US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $67 billion for clean energy funding following the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with $97 billion in total available for applicants including corporations, startups, and nonprofits. To be eligible for this funding, applicants must complete a…

US Court Prohibits Gender Care Exclusion in Arizona’s Health Plans

TL/DR - US District Court Judge Rosemary Marquez has affirmed a final consent decree in Toomey v. State of Arizona, prohibiting Arizona from denying gender-affirming care in state health insurance plans. The decree includes four provisions, such as the requirement for state health plans to evaluate requests for coverage for gender-affirming…

Matt Gaetz Challenges Kevin McCarthy’s Role as Speaker

TL/DR - Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has introduced a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy from the House speakership, forcing a vote within two legislative days. Gaetz is critical of McCarthy's handling of budget and spending disputes and accuses him of breaking promises to conservatives about his leadership. The removal of a speaker has never been…