Politics & Policy
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Zeldin announces Trump admin is taking steps to eliminate animal testing
The EPA said it is updating its list of cutting-edge alternative test methods to replace the use of animal studies for chemical assessments under the Toxic Substances Control Act and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
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NJ sues private operator of migrant detention facility Delaney Hall
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has denied reports of a hunger strike among detainees and called the actions of Democratic lawmakers a "political stunt."
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Johnson confirms Trump's anti-weaponization fund is 'off the table'
Trump met with Johnson on Monday to discuss the matter as lawmakers in both chambers suggested it could hinder passage of an immigration enforcement funding plan.
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Trump to send $39.1 million to Mississippi for winter storm release
The approval of disaster relief funding follows a severe cold front that swept the United States.
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Facing fires and toxins, citizens and firefighters in New York rally against battery facilities
A report prepared for the Hauppauge Fire Department in Long Island finds that a fire at a proposed facility in the area could spread a toxic cloud over a large area, even entering the ground water. Such an event would result in the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents, and is just one facility proposed in the state.
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DOT touts 'Operation SafeDRIVE,' pulling hundreds of illegal migrant truckers off US roads
The operation conducted more than 8,200 inspections that resulted in 704 drivers being taken off the road, including approximately 500 who failed English proficiency standards.
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AMA's medical education infused with political ideology, Do No Harm says
In order to maintain their license to practice medicine, medical professionals must continually keep up with their education – in varying degrees state by state – as explained by Do No Harm’s report, with the American Medical Association (AMA) offering such Continuing Medical Education (CME).
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Surge in gas-fired power for data centers, with Texas leading
Many of the developers of the largest projects want to install natural gas plants directly at the site of new data centers, which allows them to avoid the seven-year wait typically required to get a standard grid connection.
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Trump trashes his former attorney Ty Cobb as 'WHACK JOB'
Trump specifically took aim at Cobb's apparent lack of caution when discussing sensitive matters within earshot of reporters.
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Trump didn't see 'racist' Truth video and ordered its removal: Source
The White House confirmed Trump's post and defended the image as a meme related to "The Lion King" that also featured different lawmakers as other animals.
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U.S.-Iran talks in Oman seem to yield fruit: 'Very Serious'
The confirmation of further talks comes as the Trump administration weighs further strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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AOC backs Hochul after Mamdani endorsement
The backing of AOC, Mamdani, and the rest of the House Democrats from the state could help Hochul to shore up her left flank in time for the primary.
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Indiana GOP candidate withdraws from House race, citing state legislature's redistricting failure
"IN-01 remains an extremely difficult seat for a Republican to compete in and win," Jennifer-Ruth Green said