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Trump Administration Finalizes Major Fuel Economy Rollback, Slashing Targets to 34.9 MPG Through 2031
The Department of Transportation has finalized a sweeping overhaul of federal fuel economy regulations, unwinding Biden-era mandates to prioritize consumer vehicle affordability and market flexibility. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration…
Trump Announces Record $15 Billion Steel Facility in Iowa Built by Mesabi Metallics
The planned eastern Iowa facility is projected to become the largest domestic steel manufacturing plant in U.S. history, anchoring federal efforts to rebuild heavy industrial infrastructure. DES MOINES, Iowa —…
FTC and 12 States Clinch $35M Antitrust Deal With Agrochemical Giant Corteva Over Farmer Rebates
A 10-year federal consent order forces the agricultural chemical titan to dismantle "pay-to-block" distributor schemes that restricted low-cost generic crop protections. WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan…
Bipartisan Senate Leaders Collins and Murray Force White House to Scrap Plan for Political Veto Over NIH Grants
Key appropriators warned the administration that injecting OMB political appointees into biomedical grant reviews violated federal appropriations statutes and constitutional separation of powers. WASHINGTON — A united bipartisan front atop…
Five British Nationals Arrested in Counter-Terrorism Operation Near RAF Fairford Base Used by U.S. Bombers
Armed tactical police intercepted three vehicles approaching the strategic Gloucestershire installation, triggering residential evacuations and an emergency U.S. Embassy security alert. LONDON — British counter-terrorism police and military security forces…
Trump Moves to Cancel $1 Billion in Spending With Rare “Pocket Rescission” as Congress Cries Foul
President Trump signed off on a sweeping "pocket rescission" move Friday, canceling nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved federal spending — including $567 million for refugee services — by exploiting…
Trump Rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Reopening Offer: ‘They’re Losing So Badly’
President Trump dismissed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, calling the terms "not acceptable" and characterizing the offer as a sign of Iranian desperation…
Supreme Court 6-3: Administration Can Use Federal Database to Check Voter Citizenship Before Midterms
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration's modified SAVE database system to verify voter citizenship status, lifting a lower court injunction in a decision that…
U.S. and China Strike $30 Billion Tariff Deal and Historic AI Incident Channel at Washington Summit
Following a three-day summit in Washington, the U.S. and China agreed to a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction, a landmark AI incident communication channel, and a two-month trade truce extension…
Powerful Nor’easter Hammers Northeast With Sandy-Like Flooding, 74 MPH Gusts — NY and NJ Declare Emergency
A rare early-season nor'easter slammed the Northeast on Friday with Sandy-like coastal flooding, 74 mph gusts, and 85,000+ power outages, prompting governors in New York and New Jersey to declare…