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The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Trump administration has released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks

Gas prices are brutal. Giving Democrats Congress would be worse | Opinion

Gas prices are brutal. Giving Democrats Congress would be worse | Opinion

Republicans have let conservatives down on gas prices and the SAVE Act. But staying home in midterm elections would put their biggest wins at risk.

Senate nears vote on college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

Senate nears vote on college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

The Senate is poised to pass a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports

Justice Department charges Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer in Austin

Justice Department charges Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer in Austin

By Julia Harte Sept 29 (Reuters) - A Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration agent on September 20 in Austin, Texas, appeared in federal court on Tuesday after being charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering, and impeding a federal officer, the Justice Department said in a press release.

Judge blocks Trump from tying anti-terrorism grants to election changes

Judge blocks Trump from tying anti-terrorism grants to election changes

By Luc Cohen Sept 28 (Reuters) - A US judge blocked the Trump administration on Monday from conditioning counterterrorism funds to state and local governments on changes to election administration.

The 10 states with the most EV chargers as electric car sales rise

The 10 states with the most EV chargers as electric car sales rise

As high gas prices prompted consumers to take a second look at EVs, the number of public chargers in various states increased in the spring of 2026.

Senator Cruz and Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy

Senator Cruz and Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has led a letter to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, endorsing Texas’s proposal to host the new institution. The letter, co-signed by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 23 other members of the Texas congressional delegation, argues that Texas possesses the necessary resources, infrastructure, and historical expertise in human spaceflight to support the President's vision for the academy. They emphasize Texas's six-decade leadership in human spaceflight, citing NASA's Johnson Space Center as home to America's astronaut corps, Mission Control, and human spaceflight training. The delegation asserts that locating the Space Academy in Texas would leverage existing investments and provide students with direct access to the people, facilities, and institutions driving America's space program.

Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Federal Voter Eligibility Database, Granting Temporary Win to Trump Administration

Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Federal Voter Eligibility Database, Granting Temporary Win to Trump Administration

The Supreme Court has temporarily lifted restrictions on a federal voter eligibility database, known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, ahead of upcoming elections. This decision grants a temporary victory to President Trump's administration in its efforts to combat noncitizen voting. The emergency order allows states to utilize the revamped Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program to verify the eligibility of voters on their rolls. The SAVE program has faced scrutiny due to concerns about its use of sensitive personal data and its potential to incorrectly flag eligible voters as noncitizens. A federal judge had previously blocked the use of the tool, citing violations of Americans' privacy rights and the risk of wrongful voter removals. However, the Supreme Court majority found that a 1996 law permits DHS to obtain citizenship and immigration information from other federal agencies and obligates the federal government to respond to states seeking citizenship verific...

President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Funding for Immigration and Race-Focused Programs

President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Funding for Immigration and Race-Focused Programs

President Trump has ordered the cancellation of $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding through a 'pocket' rescission. This action eliminates 11 pools of unspent money across seven federal departments and agencies. The largest portion, $567 million, was allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for social services to illegal immigrants, including grants to non-government organizations. This funding was deemed unnecessary due to a significant reduction in illegal border crossings over the past year. Additionally, $70 million was cut from fellowships and grants for foreign academics and students, some of which supported transgender-focused projects. Another $56 million was removed from a Department of Housing and Urban Development program for housing counseling, which allegedly fueled 'DEI-centric' agendas of Democrat-linked racial advocacy groups. Smaller amounts were also rescinded from HHS grants, a Department of Education migrant students initiative, Justice Department's...

Attorney General Bonta Secures Injunction Against Trump Administration's School Mental Health Funding Termination

Attorney General Bonta Secures Injunction Against Trump Administration's School Mental Health Funding Termination

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, has secured a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. This injunction continues to block the Trump Administration's plan to terminate federal funding for school mental health services. The funding, established through the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program and the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program, was created by Congress following school shootings in Parkland, FL, and Uvalde, TX. These programs aim to address shortages of mental health professionals in schools, particularly in high-need areas. The court's decision prevents the U.S. Department of Education from ending these grants, a move that Attorney General Bonta stated was an attempt by the Trump Administration to cut critical mental health funding for schools.

House Passes AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, Championed by Rep. Gottheimer

House Passes AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, Championed by Rep. Gottheimer

On September 15, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 'AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act,' a bill supported by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). This legislation aims to ensure that all new cars and trucks sold in the United States are equipped with AM broadcast radio as a standard feature. Congressman Gottheimer, who initially introduced this bill in the 118th Congress, emphasized the critical role of AM radio as a 'lifeline' during emergencies when other communication methods like cellular networks and the internet may fail. The bill's passage was met with approval from the New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), both highlighting AM radio's importance for public safety and emergency alerts. The legislation mandates the Department of Transportation to issue a rule requiring automakers to include AM radio without additional cost to consumers. This move comes after many manufacturers had begun omitting AM radio from their vehicles, a pract...

President Trump Issues Executive Order to Increase Scrutiny of H-1B Visa Program

President Trump Issues Executive Order to Increase Scrutiny of H-1B Visa Program

On September 18, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order and issued a proclamation directing federal agencies to intensify their scrutiny of H-1B petitions. The order specifically targets cases where there is a heightened risk of American workers being displaced. It mandates that the Secretaries of State, Labor, and Homeland Security consider an employer's recent or planned layoffs of similarly situated U.S. workers when adjudicating H-1B labor condition applications, petitions, and visas. The executive order also calls for enhanced coordination among the Departments of State, Labor, Homeland Security, Commerce, and Education. Within 30 days, the Department of Labor is tasked with reviewing data from previously filed labor condition applications to identify sponsoring employers who may warrant further action under existing law. This action is part of a broader administration effort to combat alleged discrimination against U.S. workers.