Politics & Policy
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Chevron CEO forecasts oil-supply shortages that will begin constracting economies worldwide
Wirth said economies will begin shrinking, starting with Asia and then Europe would follow, as demand responds to rising prices. The U.S. would be shielded from the worst of it, he said, but not entirely.
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Trump jokes over 'one minute' workout routine
Trump was the oldest president inaugurated in 2017, a record President Joe Biden claimed in 2021, but which Trump recovered in 2025.
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Minnesota doesn't maintain data on voters registered using 'voucher' system, documents show
America First Legal, a conservative government watchdog group, released the documents, which show the Minnesota Secretary of State doesn't retain data on registrations using the controversial "voucher" policy.
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Electric vehicle charger program paused pending review
Michigan was set to receive $110 million in federal monies as a part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant program through 2026, all meant to fund the installation of public electric vehicle charging stations across the state.
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More Democrats want a more moderate party, poll says
“Both party groups’ preferences have shifted significantly since 2021, at the start of Joe Biden’s presidency, the last time Gallup measured opinions on this question,” wrote Gallup Senior Editor Megan Brennan.
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Senate GOP introduces bill to repeal the EV tax credit
The bill would also eliminate the investment tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations.
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Federal judge blocks Maine's firearm waiting period
Gun rights groups sued alleging the law requiring people to wait 72 hours to buy a firearm — even if they pass a required criminal background check — was unconstitutional.
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Defense secretary suggests department climate programs for budget cuts
“The Defense Department is not in the business of climate change, solving the global thermostat. We’re in the business of deterring and winning wars,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Tuesday.
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Social media censorship of COVID vaccine injury discussion led to suicides, families, advocates say
"The suicides are a result of not knowing there is support, not being able to reach out for help to access the support that does exist and being removed from support networks that were some people's only lifeline," Brianne Dressen said.
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Healing America: RFK Jr.’s potential first actions to start rebuilding public health
America’s health has been declining for decades. The road was rocky through confirmation but new Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans changes to reverse the trend.
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After years of being whipping boy for climate, coal industry sees a brighter future under Trump
Retirements of coal-fired power plants in the U.S. are being delayed or canceled, while nations in Europe and Asia are showing growing interest in American coal.
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Fate of hydrogen tax credits uncertain with new Trump administration
The Trump administration has issued a wave of executive orders on energy policy, including a directive to review all federal funding mechanisms for energy projects.
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New York Times says Musk has no ‘proof’ of fraud but simple Google search shows otherwise
The Times concluded that because Musk did not provide reporters with screenshots, receipts, and specific documentation at a single press conference means such fraud and waste never happened. Several inspectors general and the GAO have already proved the Times wrong, and there's more to come.