Politics & Policy
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Cook Political Report shifts four Senate races toward Democrats ahead of midterms
Taylor claimed that the "likeliest outcome” is Democrats winning at least one of the seats, and possibly three, but not the four they would need to flip control of the upper chamber. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority.
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Lawmakers and local residents grapple with data center 'gold rush'
The Democratic-dominated state House passed two bills related to data centers in bipartisan votes. Both bills will now go to the Republican-controlled Senate for consideration.
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Record armada of tankers bound for U.S. Gulf to load oil
Shipping data posted by maritime intelligence company Windward shows 171 crude tankers are bound for the U.S. Gulf to load crude oil cargoes, which compares with about 110 in a typical month.
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MAGA fumes as some in GOP push mass amnesty bill
“So you’re pushing amnesty and you’re now attempting language gymnastics to cynically cover it up,” asked Gabe Guidarini, a TPUSA activist.
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Big oil find in Gulf promises more coastal restoration funding
Houston-based Occidental Petroleum and partners Chevron and Woodside Energy discovered high-quality oil-bearing Miocene sands at a depth of 36,535 feet at the "Bandit" prospect about 125 miles south of Morgan City.
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Trump alludes to further action in Iran if it doesn't actively negotiate for peace
Trump posted two comments on Truth Social related to Iran and the
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'I'm thinking about it': Harris hints at 2028 run
Harris became the Democratic nominee for president in 2024 after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race following a catastrophic debate with President Donald Trump that drew concerns over his mental fitness for the post.
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Texas teenage beauty queen's death cased by caffeine energy drink, lawsuit claims
According to the lawsuit, the 17-year-old suffered a "fatal cardiac event" after consuming at least one 12-ounce can of Alani Nu, an energy drink.
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Texas energy efforts advancing: New power stations, new semiconductor institute
In Port Arthur, Abbott joined Entergy Corporation CEO Drew Marsh and Entergy Texas President and CEO Eli Viamontes and others at a groundbreaking ceremony for Entergy Legend and Lone Star power stations.
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Only a dozen ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since ceasefire agreement
As part of the ceasefire agreement announced late Tuesday, Iran was to allow ships to cross the channel.
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Vance heads to Pakistan for Iran talks: 'I think it's gonna be positive'
Vance is leading the negotiating team, which also includes Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
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EPA revising rules regarding coal byproducts to reduce waste, encourage beneficial use
Coal combustion residuals, such as fly ash, can contain valuable minerals.
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Foreign billionaires reportedly fund millions to groups that oppose American AI infrastructure
Experts say AI infrastructure must be advanced in order to assert American tech dominance over communist China.