Activists spread misleading information to fight solar Citizens for Responsible Solar is part of a growing backlash against renewable energy in rural communities across the United States. Read more on NPR

Markey calls Biden’s decision to back the Willow Project ‘an environmental injustice’ The Biden administration approved a major oil extraction project in Alaska, a decision that has divided Democrats. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Ed Markey, who opposes the project. Read more on NPR

First Republic Bank becomes the latest bank to be rescued, this time by bigger rivals The lenders including J.P.Morgan and Wells Fargo would deposit $30 billion into the beleaguered midsized lender as part of a government-led rescue Read more on NPR

Lawmakers are split on how to respond to the recent bank failures Days after the failure of two regional banks shook the financial industry, lawmakers say they want answers but disagree on what role Congress should play right now. Read more on NPR