The Bulwark

The article challenges the conventional view that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) failed to deliver political benefits for Democrats in the 2024 election. It argues that the law’s clean-energy tax credits spurred $185 billion in private investment, creating factories in communities like Lordstown, Ohio, and that key components of the law remain effective despite claims of its repeal.

Graham Platner faces abandonment by key press allies following a rape allegation, prompting calls for him to suspend his Maine Senate campaign. Politico reported that an ex-partner accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021, which he denies. Prominent supporters like Jon Favreau and Krystal Ball reversed their stance, urging Platner to step aside due to the allegations.

Hasan Piker, a progressive Twitch host, expressed strong support for a sexual assault accuser against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, calling the allegations 'curtains' for his campaign. Other liberal media figures, including Luke Russert and Jon Favreau, also demanded Platner step down, citing credible evidence and urging the Democratic Party to replace him by a key deadline.

The U.S. State Department is set to release new passport designs for the country’s 250th birthday, including one featuring President Donald Trump’s face. The Bulwark and Fox News reported the initiative, confirmed by State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott, with passports expected to launch this summer.

Bill Kristol, a former conservative icon and founder of The Weekly Standard, has endorsed the Democratic plan to expand the Supreme Court to create a liberal majority. The article criticizes this 'court-packing' scheme as a ruthless strategy to force political changes, citing support from figures like James Carville and Eric Holder.