Politics & Policy
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Dems dump millions into ad campaign against Collins on abortion rights
Collins has long positioned herself as a pro-choice Republican, though she ultimately voted to confirm Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who later voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Trump refuses to sign housing bill in protest of SAVE America Act stall
The SAVE America Act is a marquis election integrity bill that primarily includes voter ID provisions. It has languished in the Senate due to the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
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Trump administration fires remaining three members of Election Assistance Commission
A White House official said in a statement that the firings were part of the Trump administration's strategy to safeguard elections from fraud and abuse.
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Phillips 66 says activist investor pushing major changes has a conflict of interest with Citgo bid
Elliott Investment Management argues that streamlining Phillips 66 would improve the company's performance, but critics point out that Elliott is in a bidding competition to acquire Citgo, which is a major competitor with Phillips 66.
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Pittsylvania rejects gas plant over health concerns
The Board of Supervisors voted 6-1 on April 15 to deny Balico LLC's rezoning request for 763 acres to build a 3,500-megawatt gas plant and data center campus.
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Dow Jones bounces back with 1,000 point gain amid optimism regarding US-China trade war
All three major stock market indexes closed with gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 1,016.57 points, or 2.66%, at the close of business. The S&P 500 rose by 2.51%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.71%.
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U.S. oil and gas industry warns tariffs, $50 a barrel target create uncertainty
The Fed’s first-quarter energy survey measured the condition of energy firms located in its district. Its company outlook index decreased 12 points, “suggesting slight pessimism among firms;” its outlook uncertainty index increased by 21 points.
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Newsom pivots to the center, says he's 'marginally' a Democrat
Though he declined to challenge President Joe Biden for the party nod in 2024, he remains a leading contender for the party nod in 2028.
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Push for local control of green energy projects moves forward
The bills would restore local control of projects rather than giving the Michigan Public Service Commission the power to make the decisions.
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Over 150 colleges including Ivies pen letter opposing 'government overreach' in demanding changes
The other Ivy League universities that signed the letter are Brown and Cornell, and Dartmouth College.
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Trump endorses two GOP candidates for Arizona governor in race to unseat Democratic Gov. Hobbs
The candidates are Karrin Taylor Robson and GOP Rep. Andy Biggs, both in the Republican gubernatorial primary.
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Instead of 'drill, baby, drill,' U.S. rig counts falling, layoffs increasing
The rig count has dropped under the Trump administration, with the biggest losses reported in Texas, the oil and natural gas capital of the U.S. As of March 28, there were 290 rigs in Texas, down from 376 in March 2024, according to newly released Baker Hughes data.
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Trump to deliver commencement addresses at West Point, University of Alabama
As of now, the dates and the times for the speech have not been announced.