Politics & Policy
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US-Canada exchange 'tough' talk in intensifying tariff-trade war
Trade talks collapsed earlier this month, leading to a public spat between Ontario Premier Doug Ford and President Donald Trump.
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House approves spending bill to fund government until Dec. 11
The 370-48 vote follows the legislation's approval in the Senate and sends it to President Donald Trump's desk for signature.
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U.S. resumes strikes on Iran, Trump cites minelaying attempts
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the attacks and dubbed the strikes a response to Iran's continued interference with commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.
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Wisconsin EV chargers must register with 3-cent tax starting on Jan. 1
Any owner, operator, manager, or lessee of an EV charging station must now register with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Online Business Tax Registration if the charging station is subject to the tax.
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Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins plans to run for sixth term
“I’m focused on the appropriations process, not elections right now, but my intention is to run,” Collins said, according to the Washington Examiner.
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With 1.7M uncounted ballots, CA election head takes 'pride' in not being 'rushed'
With so few of the uncounted ballots having arrived after Election Day, it’s unclear why California takes so long to count the ballots received by the end of Election Day.
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Washington state still grappling with ongoing EV charging challenges
The council estimates the state will need a total of 3 million ports by 2035.
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Election watchdog sues Texas county over ballot secrecy, but paper ballots could be the solution
The suit alleges that certain specific voters’ ballots have already been made available to the public and have been publicly released through various news organizations.
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Pfizer, Moderna stocks fall after RFK Jr. chosen for HHS Secretary
The stocks all fell by more than 5% at the end of the day, except for Pfizer's stock, which only fell 2%, and stocks of the British vaccine creator GSK, which also fell 2%. Novavax was hit the hardest with its shares falling more than 7%.
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Trump announces Dean John Sauer to serve as solicitor general in next administration
Sauer was the lead counsel who represented the former president in Trump v. United States at the Supreme Court.
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Trump taps ex-SEC Chair Clayton to lead Southern District of NY
Clayton led the SEC from 2017 through 2020.
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Hochul revives New York City congestion pricing plan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to implement the plan on Jan. 5, just days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take over the White House.
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Manufacturer of faulty wind blades faces claims of data tampering, as Trump vows to end industry
“Within only two to three years of commercial operation, the GE wind turbine generators have exhibited numerous material defects on major components and experienced several complete failures,” the complaint states.