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The Latest: JD Vance takes the stage at the Republican midterm convention

The Latest: JD Vance takes the stage at the Republican midterm convention

Republicans are gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention
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Exclusive-White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources say

Exclusive-White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources say

By Jarrett Renshaw Sept 11 (Reuters) - The White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity as the conflict with Iran exposes the country's vulnerability to global crude supply disruptions and price spikes, according to two sources familiar with the
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Federal Court Overturns Trump Administration Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open

Federal Court Overturns Trump Administration Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open

A federal court has ruled against the Trump administration's order that compelled the J.H. Campbell Generating Plant, a coal-fired power facility in Michigan, to remain operational beyond its scheduled retirement date of May 2025. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit determined that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by using emergency powers, as there was no genuine emergency under the Federal Power Act. Energy Secretary Chris Wright had argued the 64-year-old plant was essential for regional electricity reliability. Environmental groups and the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota challenged the order, citing concerns about increased ratepayer costs and environmental pollution. The court's decision reverses a directive that has already cost approximately $259 million to keep the plant running, expenses that critics argue are being passed on to Midwest families and businesses. This ruling is part of broader legal challenges against the Trump administration's effo...
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Xcel Energy Seeks AVP, Project Development to Advance Decarbonization Goals

Xcel Energy Seeks AVP, Project Development to Advance Decarbonization Goals

Xcel Energy Seeks AVP, Project Development to Advance Decarbonization Goals
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Voters Skeptical of Clean Energy Cost Savings Despite Technological Advancements, Heatmap Research Reveals

Voters Skeptical of Clean Energy Cost Savings Despite Technological Advancements, Heatmap Research Reveals

A new research report by Heatmap News, titled 'Communicating about Climate and Clean Energy in an Age of Affordability,' indicates that U.S. voters are largely unconvinced by claims of cost savings associated with clean energy. The study, based on a three-phase analysis of over 5,000 registered voters, found that while the promise of lower bills is the most compelling argument for clean energy, many voters do not believe these savings are real. This skepticism stems from their primary exposure to clean energy through costly consumer technologies like rooftop solar systems or electric vehicles, rather than the reduced costs of utility-scale solar and wind power. The report segments the electorate into 'Persuaded' (42%), 'Persuadables' (31%), and 'Skeptics' (22%), highlighting that all groups, particularly 'Persuadables' and 'Skeptics,' distrust institutional messengers regarding clean energy's affordability. Furthermore, 55% of voters believe solar and wind are only cost-competitive due to subsidies, and 57...
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Trump to visit Ireland's leaders before attending golf tournament

Trump to visit Ireland's leaders before attending golf tournament

By Bo Erickson and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Trump keeps telling voters he doesn’t care much about affordability

Trump keeps telling voters he doesn’t care much about affordability

The president is engineering a pre-midterms price spike.
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No convention, no problem: Democrats say they made the right decision

No convention, no problem: Democrats say they made the right decision

While Republicans held a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, cash-strapped Democrats opted not to spend the time and money.
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Vance seizes MAGA spotlight as Republicans begin looking beyond Trump

Vance seizes MAGA spotlight as Republicans begin looking beyond Trump

By Nathan Layne, Nandita Bose and Steve Holland DALLAS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance took center stage at the Republican convention in Dallas on Thursday in a speech seen as an early test of his 2028 White House prospects, offering a message of nationalistic pride that resonated with
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Republican Election Officials Urge Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Mail-Ballot Rule Ahead of Midterms

Republican Election Officials Urge Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Mail-Ballot Rule Ahead of Midterms

A bipartisan group of 38 current and former election officials from 10 states, including several Republican Secretaries of State, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reject President Trump's plan to implement a national database of registered voters and instruct the U.S. Postal Service to deliver absentee ballots only to those on the list. While the officials did not take a stance on the legality of the plan itself, they argued that there is insufficient time to implement such significant changes before the upcoming November midterm elections. One state has already begun issuing ballots, with others soon to follow. The officials emphasized that election offices are currently preparing for November and lack the necessary time to test and implement these new procedures. This appeal follows a U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruling that refused to pause a lower-court injunction blocking the rule, citing concerns about states' ability to comply and the lack of evidence for widespread voter fraud tha...
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'No sense of decency.' Trump learned to hunt Commies from other remarkable liars | Opinion

'No sense of decency.' Trump learned to hunt Commies from other remarkable liars | Opinion

Like another "great" communist hunter, Donald Trump has no decency.
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President Trump Predicts High Oil Prices Until After Midterms Amid Iran Conflict

President Trump Predicts High Oil Prices Until After Midterms Amid Iran Conflict

President Trump has stated that he believes oil prices are unlikely to decrease until after the upcoming midterm elections, attributing this to the ongoing conflict with Iran. His remarks suggest a direct link between geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the global energy market. The implication is that the instability caused by the conflict is driving up crude oil costs, which in turn affects gasoline prices and other energy-related expenses for consumers. This assessment highlights the interconnectedness of international relations, energy policy, and domestic economic conditions, particularly as the U.S. approaches a significant election cycle.