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5 Takeaways From Mike Waltz’s Confirmation Hearing to Be UN Ambassador
The former congressman vowed to maintain Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda at the U.N. amid tense questions from both sides of the aisle.
Capacity of US Coal-Fired Power Plants to Fall Over 15 Percent by 2028
Stringent emission regulations and alternative sources have reduced the use of the fossil fuel amid numerous planned facility shutdowns.
Back-to-School Shoppers Are Stocking up Well Ahead of Time: National Retail Federation Survey
Shoppers are using sales like Prime Day and Walmart Deals, but many still have over half their shopping left as they wait for better deals.
California Community Colleges Consider New Application Fee to Deter Scammers
The plan includes potential waivers for students who have financial hardship.
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Deep Red Member of the Texas House Will Challenge Republican Rep. Crenshaw
Longtime state Rep. Steve Toth has questioned Crenshaw’s votes on immigration and Ukraine.
Is There Enough Water to Quench the Thirst of AI Super Data Centers?
Millions of gallons of water and the chemicals needed for cooling data centers are a growing concern for communities across the United States.
Senate Confirms Whitney Hermandorfer as 1st Federal Judge of Trump’s 2nd Term
The 46–42 vote in the upper chamber to confirm Hermandorfer to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit fell along strict party lines.
Cuomo ‘In It to Win It,’ Staying in NYC Mayoral Race as Independent
After losing the Democratic primary, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will run in the general election and vows to earn votes by campaigning.
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Allow Firing of Biden Appointees at Consumer Commission
The government says lower courts are defying a high court order from May that permitted firings at independent labor boards.
Why We Teach Our First Graders Shakespeare: Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald is the principal of a private elementary school in New York focused on classics, immersion in nature, and nurturing strong moral character.
EU Trade Ministers Meet in Brussels After US Announces 30 Percent Tariff
Danish foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has warned against trade war with U.S. and said that the EU seeks to avoid escalation.
Trump Plans Meeting With NATO Secretary General on Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington, D.C., on July 14, where he'll meet with President Donald Trump and other officials.
US Links Shipbuilding Deal With South Korean Support of China Containment Policy: Seoul Official
Shipbuilding collaboration is a key topic being discussed in trade negotiations to address Seoul’s trade surplus and the threat of communist China.
Wyoming Opens Dual Mine: Coal for Power, Rare Earths for Everything Else
The Ramaco Resources Brook Mine will extract a relatively small amount of coal, but it is loaded with minerals that domestic industries now import.
Los Angeles Mayor Signs Order Reaffirming Sanctuary City Policy, Proposes Cash Aid to Illegal Immigrants
The city is working on a plan to give cash cards to people who aren’t going to work in order to avoid ICE operations.
What to Know About an Under-the-Radar Defense Agency That Developed Bunker Busters Used in Iran
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency helps develop customized methods to defeat emerging threats from so-called weapons of mass destruction.
10 Non-Tax Policies in Trump’s Megabill That Will Affect Americans
The mammoth legislation reforms entitlements and boosts funding for border security and air traffic control.
