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Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species

Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species

Inadvertently killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would no longer be considered illegal under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act

Many Venezuelan immigrants shun Florida and turn to smaller cities in Utah, elsewhere

Many Venezuelan immigrants shun Florida and turn to smaller cities in Utah, elsewhere

Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the immigrant population to its highest levels

Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointed

Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointed

President Donald Trump has scored a series of wins at the Supreme Court, but he's had some setbacks on key issues, despite the court’s conservative majority

Gas prices debate continues in Congress. Can Washington lower costs?

Gas prices debate continues in Congress. Can Washington lower costs?

Lawmakers in Washington are trading blame for high gas prices with Trump administration officials. Here's what Washington can do to lower pump prices.

Maria Shriver slams 'narcissistic' Trump over Kennedy Center dispute

Maria Shriver slams 'narcissistic' Trump over Kennedy Center dispute

Maria Shriver slammed President Trump as "narcissistic" after the Kennedy Center board voted to close the institution's main building.

Congressman Andy Barr Applauds Trump EPA's Repeal of Power Plant Emission Rules, Citing Economic Benefits for Kentucky

Congressman Andy Barr Applauds Trump EPA's Repeal of Power Plant Emission Rules, Citing Economic Benefits for Kentucky

U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) has commended President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for their decision to repeal greenhouse gas regulations on coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. This action, described by the EPA as the largest power-sector deregulatory move in U.S. history, aims to roll back what Barr refers to as the 'war on coal' initiated by previous administrations. The EPA estimates this repeal will save Americans approximately $310 billion, with an additional $370 million in direct compliance cost savings for companies from eliminating remaining greenhouse gas-related power plant regulations. Barr stated that this decision will help lower energy costs for Kentuckians and bring back coal jobs to the state. The Kentucky Coal Association and other industry groups have also praised the move, emphasizing its potential to protect critical power infrastructure and ensure affordable, reliable power.

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Joyce Beatty describes Trump 'tantrum' at Kennedy Center board meeting

Joyce Beatty describes Trump 'tantrum' at Kennedy Center board meeting

Rep. Joyce Beatty says President Donald Trump 'picked the wrong person' for throwdown at Kennedy Center meeting.

At 93, Chuck Grassley still doing the job amid age concerns in Congress

At 93, Chuck Grassley still doing the job amid age concerns in Congress

Age limits in Congress are popular among Americans, but on his 93rd birthday, Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is still doing the job.

President Trump Orders Review of Gray Wolf Endangered Species Act Protections, Citing Support for Ranchers

President Trump Orders Review of Gray Wolf Endangered Species Act Protections, Citing Support for Ranchers

President Trump has signed an executive order, the Supporting America’s Ranchers executive order, directing U.S. Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum to determine within 90 days whether gray wolves and Mexican wolves meet their recovery criteria. This order initiates a process to potentially delist or downlist these wolf populations from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Additionally, the order mandates Burgum to prepare legislative recommendations for President Trump regarding the full delisting or downlisting of wolves. Upon a determination that recovery criteria are met, states will be encouraged to revise their standards for wolf killing to assist ranchers. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins stated that the Trump administration is focused on rebuilding the Great American Cattle Herd and has worked to defend and promote ranchers through initiatives like the Beef Plan and the Ranchers First Initiative. Wolves were initially added to the ESA in 1974 after being nearly eradicated and were reintroduc...

Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending

Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending

By Brad Brooks COLUMBIA FALLS, Montana, Sept 16 (Reuters) - More than 15 years after the U.S.

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms