Politics & Policy
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Trump pushes Senate to confirm Blanche as permanent AG
Since assuming the post, Blanche has overseen a litany of arrests and worked with Vice President JD Vance to establish the federal antifraud task force.
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Lindsey Graham's sister officially sworn into office
Gov. Henry McMaster, R-S.C., appointed her this week to serve Graham's term after the South Carolina lawmaker passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.
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Oil prices surge amid renewed Iran fighting
The surge in prices could come with adverse implications for Republicans in the midterms, especially as affordability takes center stage for many voters.
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Potential offshore wind energy revenues rendered moot by Trump memorandum
Wind as a power source has come under increasing scrutiny for its hidden environmental costs, reliability issues, and long-term sustainability challenges.
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State agencies sued for violating climate law
Department of Ecology staff has released data only through 2021, not through 2023, as required by law.
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Biden's final letter to Trump: 'I wish you and your family all the best'
"Dear President Trump, As I take leave of this sacred office I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years," he said.
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Trump: Bishop whose national prayer service sermon mentioned illegal aliens 'hard line Trump hater'
During the service Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asked Trump to "have mercy" on immigrants and transgender youth.
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Trump orders all federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave starting Wednesday evening
“President Trump campaigned on ending the scourge of DEI from our federal government and returning America to a merit based society..."
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Trump pardons Silk Road marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht from life sentence
"The scum that worked to convict him were some of the same lunatics who were involved in the modern day weaponization of government against me," President Trump said.
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Illegal migrants self-deporting as Trump’s return spurs dramatic policy shift
Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, the southern border witnessed an outflow of persons who secured entry under Biden’s tenure, with news outlets pointing to large columns of people marching out of the United States.
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Stefanik calls United Nations 'antisemitic,' will review funding: confirmation hearing
"If confirmed, I am committed to a full review across the UN’s programs," Rep. Elise Stefanik said.
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Trump guts Biden’s climate agenda in no-holds-barred deluge of pro-fossil fuel executive orders
Experts say Trump's unleashing of American energy may play out like Trump's return to the White House. It will face many challenges and opposition, but in the end American consumers stand to benefit.
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California's soaring electricity rates strain consumers, impact climate goals
The report points out that while the greenhouse gas reduction programs that raise electricity rates are part of California’s climate goals.