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Tech BriefAnalysis

The EU is losing two titans of tech regulation, testing its resolve

The Washington Post’s essential guide to tech policy news.

By Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 17, 2024
Health BriefAnalysis

Opioid maker Purdue Pharma’s global counterparts make millions overseas

A first-of-its-kind analysis conducted as part of an investigation by journalists in eight countries found that some of the same tactics used to persuade a generation of U.S. doctors that potent painkillers could be safely prescribed have been used abroad.

By David Ovalle and McKenzie BeardSeptember 17, 2024
Early BriefAnalysis

Is 2024 the year of the 'pro-choice’ Republican?

In today’s edition … What’s next for the Secret Service ... Teachers union launches new anti-Vance ads.

By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Alec DentSeptember 17, 2024
Health BriefAnalysis

A possible downside to limits on teens’ access to social media

Proposed age bans and other limits on Instagram and TikTok use could harm some kids’ mental health, advocates say.

By Daniel Chang and McKenzie BeardSeptember 16, 2024
Early BriefAnalysis

Voters will soon be casting ballots in swing states

In today’s edition … Authorities open investigation into possible Trump assassination attempt … Johnson faces a divided GOP caucus as he attempts to pass a budget.

By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Alec DentSeptember 16, 2024
Health BriefAnalysis

Your food may soon come with warning labels

The Washington Post’s essential guide to health policy news.

By Rachel Roubein and Lauren WeberSeptember 13, 2024
Early BriefAnalysis

Planned Parenthood president: Harris is ‘more poised to push’ against abortion bans

In today’s edition … Harris brings on Obama and Clinton campaign veterans ... Trump and Harris pursue Puerto Rican voters in Pennsylvania.

By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Alec DentSeptember 13, 2024
Tech BriefAnalysis

FCC chair rebuffs Trump’s post-debate call to strip ABC’s license

The Washington Post’s essential guide to tech policy news.

By Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 12, 2024
Health BriefAnalysis

Forget repeal and replace. The next big ACA fight will be over subsidies.

The Washington Post’s essential guide to health policy news.

By Julie Appleby and Sabrina MalhiSeptember 12, 2024
Early BriefAnalysis

How Harris is courting Republicans

In today’s edition … Congressional Democratic women introduce emergency abortion care bill … Republicans in Congress avoid criticizing Trump for debate performance.

By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Alec DentSeptember 12, 2024
Tech BriefAnalysis

How TikTokers think about misinformation

As more Americans turn to the video app for politics, a researcher examines how they decide what to believe.

By Will OremusSeptember 11, 2024
Health BriefAnalysis

Abortion takes center stage at debate; déjà vu on Obamacare

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By Rachel RoubeinSeptember 11, 2024
Early BriefAnalysis

Harris needed a good night. She had one.

In today’s edition … New Hampshire primary results ... Easing inflation signals a likely Fed interest rate cut.

By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Alec DentSeptember 11, 2024
Tech BriefAnalysis

Europe just gave Silicon Valley fresh ammo in its deregulation push

The Washington Post’s essential guide to tech policy news.

By Cristiano Lima-StrongSeptember 10, 2024
Health BriefAnalysis

Harris and Trump are ready to take on Big Pharma

The track records of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump on drug pricing suggest either ticket would take an aggressive approach to try to curb prescription drug costs.

By Stephanie Armour and Sabrina MalhiSeptember 10, 2024
Early BriefAnalysis

What we’re watching tonight in Philadelphia

In today’s edition … Jeffries: Republicans are ‘chaos’ … Democrats question Trump’s promise to oil magnates.

By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Alec DentSeptember 10, 2024
Health BriefAnalysis

Mpox vaccines arrive in Congo

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By Fenit Nirappil and Sabrina MalhiSeptember 9, 2024
Early BriefAnalysis

Congress is back with another government shutdown to avoid

In today’s edition … Oversight Democrats ask for gun violence hearing after Apalachee … Democratic Majority for Israel endorses 14.

By Leigh Ann Caldwell, Theodoric Meyer and Alec DentSeptember 9, 2024
Early BriefAnalysis

A Democratic pollster on the shifts driving Harris’s lead

In today’s edition … Harris’s leadership style scrutinized.

By Theodoric Meyer, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Alec DentSeptember 6, 2024
Tech BriefAnalysis

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk is overflowing with AI bills

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By Gerrit De Vynck and Will OremusSeptember 5, 2024