Politics & Policy
Image
Rubio says he's a 'strong supporter' of NATO as intra-bloc tensions escalate
Trump administration officials, including Rubio, have publicly questioned the value of NATO amid the Iran war, expressing disappointment with the tepid support of European states for the conflict.
Image
Trump touts release of UFO files: 'Have fun and enjoy'
The existence of aliens and the government's knowledge of extraterrestrial life have been the subject of speculation for decades.
Image
Trump celebrates as VA Supreme Court strikes down 'horrible gerrymander'
The ruling is a win for Republicans, who likely maintain most of their five seats in the state.
Image
Trump sticks with Hegseth as Ernst, others reportedly eye Pentagon post
Trump has expressed his continued support for Hegseth several times this week, telling him to “keep fighting” for the nomination.
Image
Grants open for state's Solar for Schools program
Proponents from the solar industry are eager to usher schools through the program with several offering free assessments of sites and facilities to districts who request it.
Image
Cornyn adamant Kash Patel will secure confirmation as FBI Director
When pressed on whether Patel would be confirmed, Cornyn simply replied "yes, he will be."
Image
Tsunami warning called off following massive California earthquake
The National Weather Service tsunami warning in which coastal residents were urged to evacuate inland included some in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Image
Maryland can start construction on its first offshore wind farm
The state has ambitious offshore wind goals and past failed agreements with Danish renewable energy giant Orsted.
Image
Turbulence for two Trump nominees: One was moved, another under fire
There have been failed Cabinet nominees in each of the last six administrations, including President Joe Biden’s. President-elect Trump can expect the same rocky road.
Image
Election certification has both sides of natural gas fight preparing lawsuits
Opponents of the measure have been preparing a legal challenge, arguing the initiative violates the single subject rule and is therefore unconstitutional.
Image
Trump has two years to push his biggest policies through and Republicans know it, Gingrich says
Experienced Republicans are mindful that their trifecta victory in 2024 may only represent a brief opportunity to make a lasting impact and have warned that Republicans will only maintain control by successfully delivering on their promises.
Image
Plans withdrawn to build CO2 pipeline through Illinois, Iowa
In its filing to the Iowa Utilities Commission, the company said “a number of factors have continued to delay Wolf’s ability to proceed with the project and Wolf has decided to cease pursuit of the required regulatory approvals at this time.”
Image
Trump to sit with NBC's Kristen Welker this weekend for first network interview since election
The interview is expected to air during "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning, at 10:30 a.m. but highlights will be teased and released before the show. The interview itself will take place on Friday.