Politics & Policy
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Congress urged to defund abortion in wake of Planned Parenthood $90M COVID loan revelation
Planned Parenthood’s healthcare numbers lag significantly behind its abortion count.
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Florida House panel approves new GOP-friendly congressional district map
Redraw could give Republicans a gain of four seats as the midterm elections approach.
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Watch Live: King Charles III addresses Congress
King Charles III is speaking before Congress.
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Senate passes $895 billion Defense spending bill with provisions limiting trans care coverage
The House approved the legislation last week in a 281-140 vote, with mostly Democrats opposing it.
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Fed cuts rates by a quarter point
The Fed signaled that there will be less frequent rate cuts during 2025.
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Harris promised not to mandate EVs, but the Biden admin just approved California’s EV mandate
Despite promises made by the Biden-Harris administration, on Wednesday it authorized California’s plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. About a dozen states have indicated they may follow California's lead.
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Energy Department watchdog warns rushed loan approvals under Biden creates risk of fraud and abuse
The Loans Programs Office is administering the loans, according to the agency's inspector general, without “ensuring a regulatory and contractually compliant and effective system to manage organizational conflicts of interest."
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Emerson poll: 41% of young voters, 22% of Democrats, find UnitedHealthcare CEO murder acceptable
According to the poll results, 17% of voters overall found the actions acceptable, while 16% were unsure, according to Emerson.
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State report: California utility prices rising 51% faster than national average
California rates are quickly approaching the break-even point at which it it becomes cheaper to power a car with gasoline than with electricity from the grid.
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More than 69K gallons of oil spilled from pipeline in Jefferson County
The spill came from Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 from a failed gasket flange and was initially reported as a two-gallon spill on Nov. 11, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Donald Trump nominates Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
"A successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner, and NFL Great, Herschel has been a tireless advocate for youth sports," Trump said. "Congratulations Herschel! You will make Georgia, and our entire Nation, proud, because we know you will always put AMERICA FIRST!"
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Congress’s first gift to Trump could be legislative ‘kitchen sink’
“We don't have a lot of wiggle room. That's why we have to get everybody on board with everything,” said Rep. Glenn Grothman.
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Repudiation of Biden LNG exports analysis sets stage for Trump course change on energy
“The study epitomizes four years of misguided energy policy that has consistently undermined American energy independence,” a trade group president declared.