Politics & Policy
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Trump confirms nomination of Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
Lutnick has served as co-chairman of the Trump transition team.
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USC estimates California fuel could rise by up to 90 cents per gallon next year
Combined, these changes add up to an increase of 55 to 90 cents per gallon of regular-grade gasoline in 2025, and 95 cents to $1.15 for premium-grade gasoline.
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California sends diesel trains to Peru amid pending EPA diesel train ban waiver
Caltrain, which provides commuter rail service in California’s Bay Area, recently upgraded to an electric train system with faster trains that come twice as often.
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Critics slam congressionally mandated new National Climate Assessment as flawed, misleading, biased
One author of the new assessment reportedly works for a company that makes money off carbon offsetting through carbon removal technology.
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Dem Rep. Cárdenas will not seek reelection in 2024
The lawmaker has held the seat since first winning election in 2013 to represent the 29th District, which includes much of the San Fernando Valley.
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Maine leaders urge federal government to ban offshore wind in fishing area
Maine has set an ambitious goal of reaching 80% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2050, and the Mills administration said wind power will play a large role.
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Kansas Republican Senator Marshall endorses Trump's 2024 reelection bid
More than a dozen senators have endorsed the former president in 2024, as have more than 70 House Republicans.
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Republicans secure all Louisiana elected offices statewide
Republican candidates for the three statewide offices all beat their Democratic opponents with at least 65% of the vote.
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Trump serves meals to border troops, picks up Texas governor’s endorsement
“We need a president who’s going to secure the border,” Gov. Greg Abbott told a crowd who gathered to see Trump.
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Biden's approval declines to all-time low as he struggles ahead of 2024 election: Poll
The poll also found that Vice President Kamala Harris' approval rating is at an all-time low of 29%.
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After federal appeals court ruling, Gulf lease sales scheduled for Dec. 20
The appellate court ruled the administration must hold the lease sale within 37 days of last week’s ruling.
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New Jersey education union pushes to end basic skills test to become teacher
The union's political arm said the test "created an unnecessary barrier to entering the profession."
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Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown leading potential GOP 2024 opponents in Ohio poll
This is a significant change from October, when Dolan and LaRose both beat Brown in another Emerson College poll.