Politics & Policy
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Congress ends DHS shutdown after 76 days
The legislation funds the Coast Guard, TSA, Secret Service, FEMA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and other agencies, Politico reported.
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Trump confirms Tennessee will move to redraw congressional maps
Trump's comments follow Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., calling for the state to redraw its maps to eliminate the Democratic-leaning district centered on Memphis.
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Trump names Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general nominee
"She is also an INCREDIBLE COMMUNICATOR, who makes complicated health issues more easily understood by all Americans," he went on.
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WA’s carbon allowance costs up; critics assail Ecology's 'dishonest' take on gas prices
Under the Climate Commitment Act of 2021, emitters must obtain “emissions allowances” equal to their covered greenhouse gas emissions at quarterly auctions hosted by the Department of Ecology.
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Report: Regional power grid prepared for hotter, wetter summer
The reports show, said PUC’s press release, that utilities and PJM have made extensive preparations to meet expected summer electricity demands, including system upgrades, emergency response planning, and coordination with regional partners.
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Trump suggests Israel strikes could prompt Iran to 'negotiate seriously'
Israeli officials have insisted Trump was merely pretending to oppose a strike to fool Iran.
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Trump: U.S. 'knew everything' about Israel strikes on Iran
Prior to the attacks, Trump had insisted he opposed a military strike on Iran and remained committed to a diplomatic solution to the nuclear issue.
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House package included funding cuts for global health programs like PEPFAR
The legislation, which passed in a 214-212 vote, included a $900 million reduction in funding for global health initiatives, including $500 million for programs like PEPFAR and $400 million for USAID health programs.
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After Trump signs bill overturning CA gas car ban, Newsom signs order reaffirming ban
California Republicans say this standard is unrealistic and that the infrastructure — and funding — do not exist to meet the governor’s standards.
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Associated Press presents EPA proposal to repeal Biden power plant rules as denying climate change
The proposal states that “emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution.’’ Experts the Associated Press quoted appear to believe this states "emissions have no impact on climate."
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Energy bill could reshape next quarter century, save $15B
The bill would “eliminate the interim date for carbon reduction by certain electric public utilities.”
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Senate GOP wants to lower SALT cap in 'big, beautiful bill'
Johnson was able to secure the support of moderate Republicans by raising the SALT cap and a Senate-approved reduction may lower support in his chamber when the time comes to approve a final version.
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Trump touts 'NO BRAINER' rescissions package to cut NPR, PBS funding
"For decades, Republicans have promised to cut NPR, but have never done it, until now. NPR and PBS are a Radical Left Disaster, and 1000% against the Republican Party!" he added.