Politics & Policy
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Putin's visit to disputed island draws outrage in Japan
The Kuril Islands became part of the Russian Federation after World War II, though Japan maintains a claim on several of the islands, including Iturup, which Putin visited this week.
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New poll shows GOP's Hilton struggling to close Democrat Becerra's lead in Calif governor race
The Institute of Governmental Studies poll found 55% of likely voters said they will support Becerra, and 37% said they backed Hilton. Another 7% were undecided.
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UK's Farage faces off against Count Binface in by-election
Farage stepped down as an MP in the face of an inquiry into his finances, hoping to put the issue to the voters of his constituency.
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AAA: Crude oil costs, travel demand are behind big jump in gas prices
Crude oil, one of the main components of gasoline, is also getting more expensive.
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Ken Buck signs Democratic discharge petition to force Ukraine aid vote
The Colorado Republican also signed a separate, bipartisan discharge petition that includes a more modest aid proposal.
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Wyoming senators not happy with EPA's new vehicle emission standards
Republicans argue the rule is the latest action by Democrats to force consumers into electric vehicles, which have seen sales slow down.
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Menendez won't seek reelection as a Democrat, hints at independent run
He pleaded not guilty to 12 counts earlier this month as part of superseding indictment over an alleged bribery scheme.
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Christie declines to rule out No Labels bid
Christie previously mounted a Republican primary challenge to former President Donald Trump, but failed to win any nominating contests.
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GOP senators blast Biden’s proposed $110 billion tax hikes on oil, gas and coal
“America's working families and small businesses are facing immense challenges including high energy prices,” senators wrote.
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EPA’s final EV rule may set the stage for a ‘bloodbath’ for American auto workers
Since electric vehicles require far fewer parts to assemble and auto makers are losing money on the EVs they sell, the EPA standards could result in a “bloodbath” for the American auto worker.
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Inslee signs Washington bill directing study of EV fires
Whereas gas vehicle fires are typically confined and can be put out with water, EV fires can spread beyond the vehicle and can require 12 times the amount of water in a typical fire engine to put it out.
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House Republicans approve two resolutions expressing disapproval of Biden climate policies
One resolution denounces the energy policies of the Biden administration, and the other calls carbon taxes detrimental to the economy.
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Rubio 'hasn't spoken to anybody' about being Trump's VP
Speculation over Trump's choice of running mate has accelerated to some degree after Trump locked up enough delegates to claim the party nomination earlier this month.