The U.S. Climate Alliance, which includes 25 state governors, is leading a push to significantly increase the number of American homes using heat pump systems for heating and air conditioning.

The U.S. is partnering with China to launch new economic and financial working groups.

The Energy Department has announced a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power.; with 15 projects to be funded.

Tropical Storm Ophelia formed off the mid-Atlantic coast and was expected to bring heavy rain, storm surge and windy conditions over the weekend, the National Hurricane Center said Friday.

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he’s open to using “whatever levers” are available to discourage colleges from giving admissions preference to the children of alumni and donors.

The White House is preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to consider shutdown procedures after House Republicans left for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded.