Politics & Policy
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Former Navy admiral, who was fired by Hegseth, launches bid for Nancy Mace's House seat
The veteran filed to run as a Democrat but criticized lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for “caring more about party politics than standing up for the Constitution.”
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Barron Trump's friend says he saved her life by calling police after hearing alleged abuse: Report
The alleged incident took place on Jan. 18, 2025, while Barron Trump was in the United States, and just days before his father was inaugurated.
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California lawmakers push back against offshore oil drilling
But supporters say technology has made drilling safer. They also note offshore drilling could boost America's energy independence and lower gas prices in California, which typically has the highest in the U.S.
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Reagan secured peace through strength, Trump is betting he can achieve prosperity the same way
Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement in the Rose Garden was a declaration that the era of free trade and globalization was giving way to a new era of fair trade.
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Record number of election bills enacted as Republican-led states outpace Democratic states
At least 3,505 bills and resolutions regarding elections have been introduced in state legislatures this year.
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US stocks tumble in after-hours trading over Trump's global tariffs
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&P 500, lost about 2% in after-hours trading. The Invesco QQQ ETF which monitors the Nasdaq-100 Index, shed 3.3%, and the trust that follows the Dow lost 1%.
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Fossil fuels promote health and prosperity, experts say during Natural Resources Committee hearing
Flipping the narrative: Dr. Kevin Dayaratna, senior research fellow with the Heritage Foundation, argued that research shows that the correlation between higher energy consumption and quality of life are a "universal pattern."
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Treasury Department sanctions alleged network of people helping secure weapons for Houthis
The network has procured tens of millions of dollars’ worth of commodities from Russia, including weapons, and stolen Ukrainian grain. The goods are then shipped to Yemen, which is under Houthi control.
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New gas-powered AI data center coming to Pennsylvania
Barring issues such as regulatory processes, labor availability and weather influences, they expect to begin construction this year and be producing power by 2027.
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Ratepayers stiffed by statewide energy efficiency program
Accordingly, contractors in New Orleans are less likely to take on these jobs, leaving residents like Mushatt without the help they need.
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Report shows which states have highest, lowest energy prices
Wyoming, North Dakota, Idaho, Utah and Nebraska had the cheapest electricity, ranging from an average of 8.24 to 8.82 cents per kilowatt hour.
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Illinois-based trucking company pleased at review of strict emissions standards
The industry said the mandates in their current form are unrealistic given the state of battery-electric technology and the sheer lack of charging infrastructure.
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New York sued over delays on climate change law
The climate law, signed by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in 2019, requires New York to reduce its excess greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels.