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Updated 1:36 PM EDT
Energy Policy
The Trump administration is drafting a plan to halt diesel exports for 90 days, a move that has drawn criticism from Energy Secretary Chris Wright and sparked concern among allies in Europe and Latin America.
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Politics
The Department of Transportation has announced a significant reduction in fuel economy requirements for cars and trucks through 2031, reversing previous efforts to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and prompting sharp criticism from environmental and public health groups.
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Politics
Livestock groups and meatpacking unions express concern over labor shortages and economic disruption following federal immigration enforcement actions at processing plants.
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Politics
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Politics
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Politics
The agreement expands American military access to Greenland while affirming Danish sovereignty, resolving a diplomatic crisis sparked by President Trump’s demands for territorial control.
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Politics
The new legislation targets Russian energy revenues and shadow fleets while granting the president broad discretion to impose tariffs on nations aiding Moscow, raising questions about executive power limits.
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Politics
A coalition led by the NAACP argues that threats to deploy federal law enforcement violate voting rights protections, while administration officials deny any such plans exist.
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Politics
Data indicates a sharp increase in the transfer of children in federal custody to Texas facilities, raising alarms among advocates about reduced access to legal counsel and state licensing standards.
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Politics
The administration rescinds Lance Schroyer’s appointment to head ICE amid stalled Senate proceedings and internal skepticism regarding his qualifications for the role.
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Politics
A Republican candidate’s past voting record against healthcare funding for September 11 victims contrasts with his current campaign tactics targeting a Democratic opponent’s social media history.
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Politics
Joe diGenova’s departure after five months highlights internal friction over the pace and viability of an investigation that has yet to yield charges against former officials.
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Politics
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth used the Pentagon ceremony to frame the ongoing war with Iran as a continuation of the post-2001 security mission, drawing criticism for diverting focus from victim remembrance.
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Politics
The President characterizes the ongoing tensions with Iran as minor while defending Vice President Vance's stance that it does not constitute a war, promising an end only after upcoming elections.
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Politics
The vice president used his closing address to align with Trump’s rhetoric and position himself as the party’s future standard-bearer, while sidestepping questions about the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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