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Average gas price in each U.S. state, November 2026

Average gas price in each U.S. state, November 2026

Gas prices are falling across the country. See how much a gallon of regular unleaded costs in your state right now.

Permitting Reform Bill Proposed to Boost U.S. Copper Production Amid Environmental Debate

Permitting Reform Bill Proposed to Boost U.S. Copper Production Amid Environmental Debate

Four U.S. senators have introduced a major permitting reform bill aimed at accelerating energy and resource development by streamlining environmental reviews. This legislative effort seeks to address the paradox of the U.S. importing 57% of its copper, despite possessing the world's seventh-largest known unmined copper reserves. The bill's proponents argue that current federal permitting burdens can delay domestic resource production for decades, with some mining projects stalled for over 20 years. The Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) highlights that opening a new mine in the U.S. takes an average of 29 years. Environmental groups, however, are pushing back, expressing concerns that the bill could weaken environmental protections, citing examples like the successful blocking of the Pebble copper mine in Alaska. The debate centers on balancing the need for critical resources, essential for modern society and decarbonization goals, with environmental preservation.

Senate HELP Committee Proposes AI in Healthcare Act; CMS Finalizes New Organ Procurement Rules

Senate HELP Committee Proposes AI in Healthcare Act; CMS Finalizes New Organ Procurement Rules

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced a legislative discussion draft for the 'Protecting Americans Through Intelligent, Ethical, and Transparent (PATIENT) Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Act.' This proposal aims to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance on patient privacy in AI, clarify oversight responsibilities for AI-based technology between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), grant the FDA new review authority, and establish a payment pathway for AI tool adoption. Stakeholder feedback on this draft is due by December 1, 2026. Concurrently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized new rules for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) to enhance organ donation and strengthen accountability, including clearer requirements for OPO transitions, improved oversight of medical...

New Orleans Faces Potential Mass Relocation Amidst Sinking Defenses and Rising Sea Levels

New Orleans Faces Potential Mass Relocation Amidst Sinking Defenses and Rising Sea Levels

New Orleans is confronting a critical decision regarding its future as a recent report suggests the entire metropolitan area, home to over a million people, may need to plan for mass relocation. Despite a $14 billion Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) built after Hurricane Katrina, parts of this 350-mile-long defense network are sinking faster than anticipated. The city's flood defenses, while robust, are facing increased pressure from more intense hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico and significant land loss in Louisiana. The report's findings have been met with skepticism from local officials, including the Mayor of New Orleans and the chairman of Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, who have dismissed it as 'clickbait' or 'ridiculous.' However, one of the report's authors, Dr. Jesse M. Keenan, argues that such reactions are typical from politicians focused on short-term fiscal crises. The city is caught between continuously investing billions in repairs for its s...

Tracking 2026 Senate midterm election results

Tracking 2026 Senate midterm election results

Democrats flipped the necessary seats to take control of the Senate following a blue wave in the 2026 midterms.

Democrats flex congressional majorities as Trump accepts electoral losses

Democrats flex congressional majorities as Trump accepts electoral losses

By Gram Slattery, David Morgan and Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Democrats vowed on Wednesday to use their resounding midterm victory to rein in President Donald Trump, setting up two years of possible deadlock in Washington, as Trump spent his first post-election appearance showing off

Representative Jay Obernolte Co-Authors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework

Representative Jay Obernolte Co-Authors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework

Representative Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) has co-authored the FRONTIER Act alongside Representative Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), a bipartisan legislative effort introduced in July. This act aims to establish a national framework for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and address catastrophic risks associated with AI development. The FRONTIER Act is part of a broader landscape of AI legislative proposals being considered in Congress, particularly as Democrats prepare a suite of AI bills for a potential majority in January 2027. While several lawmakers are working on various AI frameworks focusing on aspects like minimum safety standards, shutdown authority, and liability rules, the FRONTIER Act stands out due to its bipartisan sponsorship. This makes it a potentially more viable option for moving through committees without being perceived as a partisan attack on the AI industry. The bill's focus on a 'national framework' suggests an effort to create a unified standard for AI regulation across states, pote...

Democrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall

Democrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall

By David Lawder HOUSTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Democrats' resounding sweep to a majority in Congress gives them a big microphone and spotlight to scrutinize President Donald Trump's trade policies, but largely leaves them unable to override his veto on any vote to overturn his tariffs or rescind trade

Midterm results live updates: Tight races remain undecided

Midterm results live updates: Tight races remain undecided

Democrats have won control of Congress, but the midterms aren't over. Follow live updates on the key races still to be decided.

Do Democrats have enough votes to impeach Donald Trump? See breakdown

Do Democrats have enough votes to impeach Donald Trump? See breakdown

President Donald Trump warned that a Republican loss would result in an impeachment. Do Dems have the numbers after the midterms?

Congressmen Thompson and Kelly Propose Mental Health Research Accelerator Act

Congressmen Thompson and Kelly Propose Mental Health Research Accelerator Act

Congressman Mike Thompson and Congressman Mike Kelly have co-sponsored the Mental Health Research Accelerator Act, a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at stimulating research into central nervous system disorders. This bill proposes offering $10 billion in tax credits to companies that collaborate with non-profit organizations or government entities on research to develop drugs or devices for neurological and psychiatric fields. The legislation, which is relatively brief at 1,100 words, was introduced at the request of One Mind, a non-profit founded by Garen and Shari Staglin and their son, Brandon, following Brandon's schizophrenia diagnosis. Congressman Kelly serves as chairman of the Ways and Means subcommittee on tax policy, with Congressman Thompson as the ranking member, positioning them to potentially advance this measure, especially if Democrats gain control of Congress.

On This Day in 1860: Abraham Lincoln Wins the Presidency

On This Day in 1860: Abraham Lincoln Wins the Presidency

The 1860 United States presidential election was a pivotal moment in American history, deeply marked by political divisions that foreshadowed the i...