Samuel Whillans

Stress-Testing Solar Policy

Stress-Testing Solar Policy

U.S. policymakers struggle to keep pace with surging solar markets.

FERC’s Carbon Blind Spot

FERC’s Carbon Blind Spot

Critics argue that a federal regulator’s failure to address climate change clashes with the goal of efficient markets.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus package, the Federal Reserve will buy government-backed securities to prevent a depression, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

Congress passes coronavirus relief law, White House issues guidance on the outbreak, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Trump Administration restricts travel from Europe, Congress blocks rule limiting student debt relief, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

Congress passes a funding package of $8.3 billion to contain the coronavirus, the Supreme Court will hear a case on the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump appoints Vice President Pence to manage coronavirus outbreak, federal court green-lights ban on abortion referrals for Title X recipients, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

DHS waives federal procurement law, coronavirus may cause medical product shortage, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Justice Department sues sanctuary cities, the House extends the deadline of the Equal Rights Amendment, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump delivers the State of the Union, “travel ban” expanded to additional countries, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

Supreme Court removes stay on the public charge rule, WHO declares coronavirus a public health emergency, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Supreme Court will decide whether employers with religious or moral objections can withhold contraceptives, President Trump expands the travel ban, and more…