Politics & Policy
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WA trade groups seek federal intervention to block state gas ban
On May 27, the eight trade organizations sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi asking the U.S. Department of Justice to protect against states implementing gas bans that violate the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
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Florida's Board of Governors rejects Santa Ono's bid to lead University of Florida
The Florida Board of Governors voted to reject Ono's bid for president in a 10-6 split, reversing its unanimous decision to approve his nomination last month.
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Alaska Natives say the Biden admin ignored them, but Trump cabinet members hold town hall there
Alaskan Natives on the North Slope say they had to beg Biden's Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a meeting, but three Trump administration cabinet members traveled this week to the remote village of Utqiagvik as part of a tour of Alaska.
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FDA Approves Moderna’s New COVID-19 Vaccine
The national emergency response in the U.S. to COVID-19 ended in April 2023.
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Bannon calls for arresting Lindsey Graham if he keeps 'stirring it up' in Ukraine
Graham has been a prominent supporter of Ukraine during the Russian invasion and is traditionally regarded as one of the Senate's most hawkish members.
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EV plant jeopardized as local leaders call for continuation of tax credits
Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Co., said at a recent conference the cuts could “imperil” the project.
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ICE arrests 1,500 illegal aliens in Massachusetts operation
Dubbed "Operation Patriot", the mass arrests come as the administration looks to ramp up its deportation efforts, with planned funding from the "big beautiful bill" expected to expedite the process.
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Trump blames Biden 'open border policy' for Colorado terror attack
"Yesterday’s horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in the United States of America. He came in through Biden’s ridiculous Open Border Policy, which has hurt our Country so badly," Trump posted.
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Interior Department proposes restoring oil, gas drilling in Arctic after Biden restriction
The proposal is regarding 13 million acres of government-owned Arctic land that is part of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
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Senate GOP hits Ossoff on antisemitism over response to Colorado attack
Though Ossoff did condemn an unrelated antisemitic attack in late May, he does not appear to have publicly commented on the Colorado incident as of press time.
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Coast Guard rescues two people after small plane crashes in water near Connecticut airport
The two people, who were both in stable condition, were taken to the Stony Creek Pier for EMS support before being brought to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.
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What’s next for U.S. Steel after Trump-fueled $14B merger?
It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked.
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West Point cadet misses graduation, may be tossed out for failing physical after reported rape
“Cadet Doe,” Younts wrote, as his client wishes to remain anonymous, “was raped by a non-commissioned officer [NCO] during her enlisted service, an assault that occurred because of her military service and has left her with lasting psychological trauma and medical complications.”