Politics & Policy
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Blue states with renewable energy mandates have higher electricity prices than red states: report
As Trump kicks off his affordability tour, new analyses show that states with renewable energy mandates have higher electricity rates than states without.
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U.S. Navy seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
Trump has previously stated that Maduro's "days are numbered" but has not announced plans for a regime change.
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House chairman says Tim Walz's political career over, threatens subpoena in Minnesota fraud probe
Tim Walz based his local support from a considerable segment of the Somali community, and has been less than forthcoming about his role and actions in the related and now-revealed widespread fraud that has been part of Minnesota's Democratic Party landscape for years.
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Trump receives FIFA's inaugural peace prize at World Cup final draw ceremony
"You definitely deserve the first FIFA Peace Prize for your action, for what you have obtained in your way," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said
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DOJ tries to shut down Pfizer clinical trial whistleblower after FDA admits COVID vax killed kids
Government lawyer ignores leaked memo from FDA vaccines chief as she tries to convince appeals court to block Brook Jackson from refiling her False Claims Act case with new information such as vaccine injury records.
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Trump’s rollback of fuel economy standards kicks the crutches from under Biden’s EV mandate
Automakers enthusiastically hopped onto the Biden-Harris administration's electric-vehicle agenda, spending billions — much of it tax money — to transition their lines to EVs. On Wednesday, they got on board the Trump administration's rollback of a key component of the previous administration's mandate.
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Trump endorses brother of retiring Texas lawmaker to replace him
The incumbent Nehls announced his intent to retire at the end of his current term. His seat is considered safely red.
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Florida tests drones in schools to stop shootings
The Florida Legislature approved $557,000 to fund the pilot program in Broward, Leon and Volusia school districts.
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Rwandan president praises Trump for bringing peace with Congo
Trump hosted Kagame and Congolese officials at the recently renamed Trump Institute of Pace in Washington, D.C., on Thursday for the signing of the peace agreement.
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Congressional challenge to New York 'gas ban' steams ahead
Energy Choice Act would prevent states or local governments from banning energy sources like natural gas or propane in new construction.
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Schumer announces three-year extension plan for Obamacare subsidies
The healthcare issue comes in the wake of a record government shutdown that saw Democrats attempt to extract a reversal of cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare programs.
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Trump orders flags to half-staff to honor slain National Guardswoman
Beckstrom was killed while on duty in Washington, D.C., as part of Trump's crime crackdown in the city.
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State Department renews 'do not travel' warning for Venezuela
In recent months, the Trump administration has put pressure on Venezuela to accept deportations and to crack down on drug cartels operating in the country.