Politics & Policy
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Watch Live: Trump signs proclamation on the Presidential Fitness Test
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is signing a proclamation on the Presidential Fitness Test.
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US flight data boosts claim China Eastern plane deliberately crashed in 2022, killing 132 people
The U.S. is involved in the investigation because Boeing, which built the plane, is an American company.
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DeSantis signs Florida’s new congressional map into law
Redistricting battles have given a potential net gain of seven seats to Republicans, the last four coming from Florida.
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Energy Department watchdog warns rushed loan approvals under Biden creates risk of fraud and abuse
The Loans Programs Office is administering the loans, according to the agency's inspector general, without “ensuring a regulatory and contractually compliant and effective system to manage organizational conflicts of interest."
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Emerson poll: 41% of young voters, 22% of Democrats, find UnitedHealthcare CEO murder acceptable
According to the poll results, 17% of voters overall found the actions acceptable, while 16% were unsure, according to Emerson.
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State report: California utility prices rising 51% faster than national average
California rates are quickly approaching the break-even point at which it it becomes cheaper to power a car with gasoline than with electricity from the grid.
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More than 69K gallons of oil spilled from pipeline in Jefferson County
The spill came from Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 from a failed gasket flange and was initially reported as a two-gallon spill on Nov. 11, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Donald Trump nominates Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
"A successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner, and NFL Great, Herschel has been a tireless advocate for youth sports," Trump said. "Congratulations Herschel! You will make Georgia, and our entire Nation, proud, because we know you will always put AMERICA FIRST!"
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Congress’s first gift to Trump could be legislative ‘kitchen sink’
“We don't have a lot of wiggle room. That's why we have to get everybody on board with everything,” said Rep. Glenn Grothman.
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Repudiation of Biden LNG exports analysis sets stage for Trump course change on energy
“The study epitomizes four years of misguided energy policy that has consistently undermined American energy independence,” a trade group president declared.
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Colorado to roll back some EV incentives in 2025, still pushing for 100% EVs
While the majority of the incentives in the state are currently targeted at smaller or light-duty electric vehicles, the state has expanded to also offering them to medium or heavy-duty trucks.
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Dow experiences longest losing streak since the late 1970s after ninth consecutive day of decline
A drop in UnitedHealth Group stocks amount to the most significant losses in the Dow. The company's stock has lost 18% of its value so far this month, which was largely triggered by the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4.
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Trump officially secures enough Electoral College votes to clinch presidency
The state votes will now go to Congress, where lawmakers will certify the results of the election on January 6 in a joint session, before Trump and Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance are sworn in as president and vice president on January 20.