Biden Cabinet picks face new Senate scrutiny in divided chamber
The Star Tribune notes Merrick Garland nears confirmation amid praise from both parties for restoring a moribund Justice Department and probing the Jan 6 Capitol attack. It contrasts with harsher reception for Neera Tanden, Xavier Becerra, and Deb Haaland amid partisan friction and procedural delays.
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Bipartisanship remains vital in fast shifting global order
Trudy Rubin argues that bipartisanship is essential to US foreign policy, especially toward China, urging cooperation beyond party lines. She notes past bipartisan models, profiles Sen. Chris Coons and Sen. Marco Rubio, and warns political division benefits adversaries like China and Russia.
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Texas energy woes spark partisan critique and memory of grid failures
John M. Crisp argues that Texas Republicans for 25 years shaped policy to resist federal regulation and climate action, leaving the state vulnerable to cold snaps. He cites deaths and outages from the February crisis, critiques Abbott Cruz Perry, and calls for governance that balances market needs with public protections.
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