Infrastructure
The G7 Struggles to Present a Credible Alternative to China's Belt and Road
As long as neither Congress nor European parliaments are in the mood to authorize new funding, there can be no Belt and Road alternative.
Crumbling Infrastructure in New York City Will Cost Lives if Gone Unfixed
Should continued infrastructural degradation without resolution be expected for most New York City residents?
Biden Administration to Offer $500M in Grants for Electric School Buses
Through the EPA, school districts can start replacing aging fleets with cleaner alternatives.
Joe Manchin's First Foray Into GOP Politics Ends in Stinging Defeat
Representative Alex Mooney, who was endorsed by the former president, beat out Representative David McKinley in a GOP primary for a U.S. House seat.
Trump's Pick for West Virginia Voted Against MAGA More Than 'RINO' Opponent
Trump-endorsed Representative Alex Mooney opposed Trump's positions 23 times in House votes, compared with his opponent David McKinley's 15.
U.S. Intel, Google Warn of Cyberattacks from China, Russia, North Korea
Google reports that the most malicious cyberattacks in the U.S. are coming from Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China.
Russian Train Derails After Railway Track Damaged, Photos Show
Russian media report that the locomotive fell off the tracks, which clearly appear damaged in unverified images from the incident.
Taylor Greene Says Biden's Plan for 500k Charging Stations 'Ticket to Hell'
Greene said that Americans with "hard earned degrees from the school of Hard Knox" and the "wisdom of Common Sense" would see the plan as an "epic failure."
Texas Rep. Touts Infrastructure Bill to Voters After Calling It 'Terrible'
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) voted against President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill before promoting his role in a project that draws funds from it.
Biden's Infrastructure Bill Could Change Rural America's Alliance With GOP
Rural Americans, who largely lean Republican, say the government does little to improve their lives. The Infrastructure bill could shift that perception.
Collapsed Pennsylvania Bridge Received 'Poor' Rating in September
In September, the Pennsylvania bridge was rated at a 4 on a scale from 0 to 9, "poor" but not enough to force its closure.
'Mind Boggling': Biden Says U.S. Behind on Infrastructure At Bridge Site
The Forbes Avenue Bridge near Frick Park in Pittsburgh collapsed hours before Biden's visit to promote his $1 trillion infrastructure law.
People Rescued From Bus by Human Chain After Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses
Ten people were injured but no deaths have been reported so far. Three people needed to be taken to nearby hospitals.
Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Ahead of Biden Visit to Tout Infrastructure
No serious injuries were reported, although several cars and a bus fell into a ravine ahead of the president's planned visit.
Kamala Harris Discusses Lead Pipe Replacement Funding in Milwaukee Visit
Deanna Branch, a local activist, showed Harris the "lead monster" drawing made by her son who she said has been hospitalized twice because of lead poisoning.
Environmentally-Friendly Solutions Must Be Part of Biden's Agenda
As President Joe Biden has indicated, if we want to remain a world leader, we need to cast aside bureaucratic 1960's thinking.
Biden Promises Feds Will Pay for Entire Cost of Repairing Rural Bridges
"These are the bridges that are often overlooked when decisions are being made, but they are essential for small towns, rural towns," the president said.
Tech-Led Infrastructure Solutions Are Revolutionizing Cities
Connected car data is transforming the way cities initiate repairs and plan infrastructure improvements.
Dems Leverage Stress of Air, Car Travel in Build Back Better Push
"Stressed about travel?" asked the Atlanta billboard.
US Government Creates New Electric Vehicles Division
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation combines Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation.
Kamala Harris Highlights $5B Plan for Vehicle Charging Stations Across U.S.
Harris said the plan is designed to increase accessibility to electric vehicles, and the charging stations required for the vehicles across the country.
Activists Say $9B Houston Highway Project Would Harm Black, Latino Areas
Community leaders told federal government officials in Houston that the proposal to remake 24 miles of Interstate 45 would harm Black and Latino neighborhoods.
Biden's Net Approval Rating Hits New Low Even as He Touts Legislative Wins
The Morning Consult survey found 45 percent of registered voters approved of Biden's job performance, while 52 percent disapproved.
GOP Senator Cramer Dismisses Trump Criticism Over Infrastructure Vote
"I don't make my decision on legislation based on whether it hurts or helps Donald Trump," the North Dakota lawmaker said.
Maine's Jared Golden Shrugs off 'Democrat in Name Only' Label
"I don't think people should accept things like this as the price of doing business," Golden said of his vote.
Biden, Dems Victorious on Infrastructure, But Will It Help Them Win in '22?
Democrats are hoping that the passage of a signature portion of President Joe Biden's agenda will lift up sagging poll numbers heading into next year's midterm elections.
More Than $3B From Infrastructure Bill Will Spill Into Fixes for Dams
AP reported in 2019 that nearly 1,700 dams in 44 states and Puerto Rico were in "poor or unsatisfactory condition and categorized as high-hazard."
20 Ways the Infrastructure Bill Affects the Auto Industry
President Biden signed the new Infrastructure Bill into law, setting into motion changes to the automotive industry from electric vehicles to safety standards.
Ex-Trump Official Praises Republicans Facing Former President's Criticism
Chris Krebs said other Republicans are "ashamed" they aren't facing Donald Trump's backlash because they "didn't step up."
Trump Slams McConnell Over Plan to Skip Infrastructure Signing Ceremony
Congressional Republicans who helped pass the infrastructure bill remain split over whether to attend Biden's signing ceremony on Monday.