Aysha Bagchi

Timothy Gardner is a climate and energy correspondent at Reuters, while Aysha Bagchi reports for USA Today on the Justice Department. They analyze the Senate confirmation hearings for Chris Wright, a controversial fossil fuel executive, whose views on climate change raised public alarm. They also discuss Pam Bondi's appointment as attorney general, focusing on her past as a prosecutor and concerns about political bias. The tensions surrounding energy policy and judicial independence create a gripping narrative about future legislative directions.