Politics & Policy
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Senate GOP poised for largest turnover of the millennium due to Trump primaries, retirements
Republicans currently have 53 seats in the upper chamber, but are essentially guaranteed to see at least eight of their ranks not return for the next Congress, marking what will be the largest instance of intra-party turnover in the past quarter-century.
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Pentagon blocks GAO report on F-35 jet program
The F-35 Lightning II has been in production since 2006 and is operated by the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and many NATO members.
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Trump blasts Hochul over data center moratorium
Much of the concerns around data centers have been fears they will contribute to rising energy costs for the local community, but, as Trump noted, many increasingly opt for producing their own electricity due to the inability of local grids to support their operations.
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Democrats favored to win midterms in 2026 despite record low approval: Poll
The survey found that 41% have a favorable view of the Democratic Party while 44% have an favorable view of the GOP
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Media shows no scrutiny of study claiming oil companies made the world $28 trillion poorer
These articles made no mention that the methodology used in the study that spawned considerable coverage was developed for the purpose of supporting climate lawsuits against oil companies. The study’s authors also worked with a lawyer who works at Sher Edling, a law firm that stands to profit from climate litigation.
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Trump administration opens investigation into foreign funding at UC Berkeley
The new target comes after UC Berkley reportedly failed to disclose $220 million in 2023 that it received from China, which the school admitted occurred because it misunderstood its "legal duty to disclose that funding."
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You Vote: Do you think a DOJ investigation of the ActBlue fundraising platform is appropriate?
The memo tasked the Justice Department to investigate and decide whether any criminal charges or lawsuits should be filed against ActBlue, which has admitted it did not follow common anti-fraud protections for much of the 2024 election.
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Hegseth calls Biden's military COVID vax mandate 'unlawful,' provides guidance to restore careers
"We all know that the previous administration issued unlawful orders on mandatory vaccines on an experimental vaccine, COVID-19," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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WA bill signed into law adds oversight to private utility wildfire protection plans
Concerns have been raised in recent years over the impact of wildfires originating on utility-owned property.
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Federal workers are waging a resistance against Trump agenda. It’s captured in videos and polling
Recent investigations and a new report reveal a portion of the federal workforce, whose income is paid by tax revenue, are openly resisting President Donald Trump’s efforts to rein in illegal immigration, reform the eduction system and other agenda items supported by his voters.
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Poll: Majority says U.S. headed in wrong direction, but less than under Biden
Out of the 2,527 respondents, 54% say the country is going in the wrong direction, while 35% say it is headed in the right direction and 11% remain unsure.
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Potential ruling could expand PSC oversight of Louisiana’s oil and gas terminals
At the center of the case is Rosefield Fourchon Operating, LLC, which operates a crude oil storage facility at Port Fourchon. Rosefield argues its operations involve only storage and metering services, not pipeline transportation, and therefore fall outside of the LPSC's jurisdiction.
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New Yorkers oppose higher costs for ‘green’ energy, poll finds
The Empire Center for Public Policy found 60% of respondents are either unwilling to pay for clean energy or would contribute only a modest amount — less than $10 per month. Meanwhile, only 3% to 5% of respondents are open to spending $200 or more each month on clean energy, according to the survey, conducted by Morning Consult.