NEWS OF THE DAY: To Understand Joe Manchin, Look at West Virginia’s TransformationGerald F. Seib, The Wall Street Journal, June 14, 2021 Bipartisanship is required for Democrat holding on in a state that has shifted so solidly from blue to red In the 1996 election, Democrat Bill Clinton carried West Virginia by 15 percentage points in the presidential race. Democrat … read more

NEWS OF THE DAY: Alaska lawmakers reach tentative deal on budget, dividendBecky Bohrer, Associated Press, June 14, 2021 Alaska budget negotiators reached a tentative agreement Sunday on a state spending package that includes an estimated $1,100 dividend for residents this year. But the check size could be cut to $525 a person if the House or Senate fails to muster … read more

From the Washington Examiner, Daily on Energy: DOMESTIC MINING STILL ON THE TABLE: The Biden administration is tentatively backing domestic mining to help meet the growing demand for critical minerals that will be created by aggressive adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy. In a report on supply chain vulnerabilities released June 8, the Biden administration doesn’t rule out bolstering … read more