Politics & Policy
Image
Kennedy testifies in marathon of seven congressional hearings
The secretary told lawmakers that he was not happy about his department's new budget proposal for the next fiscal year, which would slash $16 billion from the current budget.
Image
Watch Live: President Trump delivers remarks in Las Vegas
The remarks come one day after the deadline for millions of Americans to file their annual taxes. The Trump administration and Congress has offered relief for Americans, including not taxing tips. It was scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EDT
Image
Trump taps Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead CDC
Schwartz served as deputy surgeon general during Trump's first term.
Image
Trump's Obamacare tax credit extension proposal delayed after GOP pushback
Administration’s sudden pivot in favor of extending the enhanced subsidies blindsided many Republican lawmakers.
Image
Referendum seeks to take election integrity to Arizona voters
Referendum would require voters show government-issued IDs before they cast a ballot, as well as proof of citizenship to get mail-in ballots. Sen. Shawna Bolick, R-Deer Valley, pre-filed a resolution for next year’s
Image
Gay roosters with kids? School district's secret LGBTQ-themed lessons test SCOTUS opt-out precedent
Boston suburb created "Catch-22 designed to frustrate religious parents" by demanding they identify specific objectionable lessons, never disclosed, in order to opt out their kids, lawsuit says. District denies depictions promote "gayness."
Image
Hydrogen task force in Louisiana adopts report on clean energy future
President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July, made l changes to tax credits that clean energy companies use.
Image
Energy group asks Homeland to deny Greta Thunberg entry to U.S. due to disruptive behavior
Power the Future is a nonprofit dedicated to Americans working in reliable energy sources and sent the letter concerning Thunberg’s entry to the United States.
Image
OpenAI launches teachers AI tools for classrooms
OpenAI has introduced a new free version of ChatGPT for teachers, as artificial intelligence continues to grow within education. The new platform offers educators a free account through June 2027 to adapt classroom materials, streamline lesson planning, collaborate
Image
Retailers allegedly sell kratom, 7-OH despite health warnings
Kratom is banned by various counties and cities in California and other states. It is legal in other areas. There is no federal law against kratom and 7-OH, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently does not have any approved uses for either substance.
Image
Duffy, FAA say Thanksgiving holiday air travel should operate smoothly
Despite the weather concerns, the FAA predicts this Thanksgiving season to be the busiest in 15 years.
Image
Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarships challenged
The plaintiffs are five parents and five taxpayers represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, the Education Law Center, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Public Funds Public Schools campaign and the Southern Education Foundation, according to a release from the ACLU. The Robbins Geller Rudman and Dowd LLP law firm is representing the plaintiffs pro bono.
Image
Investment banker Fishback announces GOP bid for Florida governor, challenging Trump ally Donalds
Fishback, who lives in the panhandle region of the Sunshine state, immediately took shots at Donalds' congressional record in his campaign video, and pledged to eliminate property taxes and H-1B visas.