American lawyer and politician, U.S. representative for California's 2nd district since 2013
Bloomberg reports on the Indian aerospace and media sectors, highlighting Netflix India’s large-scale production on Operation Safed Sagar, IndiGo’s fleet considerations with Embraer E2s, Tata Group’s appointment of a new CEO for Air India, and Cooper’s challenges with her podcast business.
The Interior Department is evaluating a land exchange with Kingsbarn Realty Capital to allow a short access road from the developer’s parcel to Yosemite National Park. Public opposition has surged, with environmental groups calling the move a privatization of national land. Officials say any exchange will undergo environmental review and public notice before a decision is made.
Two Democratic centrists have joined Republicans to pass a procedural rule in the House, a rare bipartisan move that shifts debate parameters. The vote comes as leaders face backlash over the defection, with potential committee punishments discussed. The package includes a lobster-protection measure and a denunciation of socialism.
Senators have reached a bipartisan deal to streamline federal energy permitting, accelerating infrastructure projects while preserving environmental safeguards. The measure would require large data centers to cover transmission costs and would overhaul major environmental reviews. Supporters say the pact unlocks faster, cheaper energy expansion; opponents warn of concessions to fossil interests. The White House backs quick passage as midterms loom.
Haley Stevens has endorsed Mike Rogers, a Trump-backed Republican, for the U.S. Senate after a bitter primary feuded with Abdul El-Sayed. The move comes days before the Michigan midterm and upends Democratic efforts to unite behind El-Sayed in a tightly contested race.
The National Capital Planning Commission has approved a 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery, with construction potentially starting immediately. A federal judge has halted work for at least 14 days amid lawsuits challenging the project, which critics say would block views from Arlington Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial.