House Democrat Leading Effort Against Key Consumer Protection: Executive Editor David Dayen reports that Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ, pictured above) is lobbying against a resolution that would end the practice of predatory lenders charging astronomical interest rates on consumer loans.

‘Big Four’ Meatpackers Are Crushing Small Ranchers: Contributor Amelia Pollard reports that the JBS cyber attack caused only a hiccup in meatpacking operations. But for legislators, the security scare was a sign that it might be time to break up the industry.

Inside Israel’s New, Fragile Coalition: Contributor Jo-Ann Mort explores the new government of Israel. Though held together by disdain for Netanyahu, it can’t escape its occupation of Palestine. You can read all our latest Israel-Palestine coverage here.

Reimagining the Federal Reserve: As part of our Big Ideas debate series on the future of the Federal Reserve, contributor Tracey Lewis highlights the Fed’s ability to protect the financial system from climate-fueled disaster and how Jerome Powell has been reluctant to use that power.

Corruption Is What Other People Do: The Biden administration has embarked on a global anti-corruption campaign. Managing editor Jonathan Guyer asserts that it should start with Washington. This piece is part of our Influence Game mini-series on corporate corruption in Washington.