With Senator Dianne Feinstein absent for health reasons, moving select nominees out of the Senate Judiciary Committee has been nearly impossible. But even if the committee was at full strength, the Biden administration would still face significant hurdles to installing more judges, writes Russell Wheeler.

A new coalition from the University of Alabama aims to revitalize the state’s rural communities, provide pathways to good jobs, and support a vibrant electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem. Martha Ross and Joseph Parilla explain why this project stands out and discuss the implications for economic development strategy.