House Votes to Overturn Clean Water Rule 

Representatives say the rule was government overreach.  President Biden’s administration had issued a “Water of the United States” (WOTUS) rule relating to “navigable waters” under the Clean Water…

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USDA Issues Equity in Farming Plan 

The deputy secretary said, they want a systemic change.  A commission on equity established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD) provides 32 recommendations intended to advance “equity”…

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Senate Confirms IRS Commissioner 

He had been the acting commissioner.  The Senate confirmed Danny Werfel on Thursday as the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.  During his hearing in February, Werfel said,…

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New Energy Legislation Coming in House 

The bill would address fossil fuel production and other energy projects. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California and other members of the House have been putting together a…

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Energy Department Announces Funds for Nuclear Power Plants 

Both existing operational and closed facilities are receiving assistance.  The Department of Energy has announced a $1.2 billion fund dedicated to extending the life of America’s aging nuclear…

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House Speaker Responds to President’s Proposed Budget

White House appears ready to negotiate.  President Biden has submitted his budget to Congress. The $6.8 trillion budget addresses four main areas—deficit reduction, lower costs for families, Medicare…

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Regulators Shut Down California Bank 

Customers make massive withdrawals after big asset losses.  The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation shut down the Silicon Valley Bank…

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House Votes to Declassify COVID Origins 

The unanimous approval follows the previous unanimous vote in the Senate. Legislation passed unanimously in the House would force the declassification of all information President Biden’s administration has…

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Treasury Department Developing Digital Dollar Technology 

Legislators are looking at official cryptocurrency.  The Treasury Department’s Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, Nellie Liang, said the administration is developing technology that would help create a central bank…

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House Members Call for New Iran Policy 

Bipartisan group calls for tougher methods. A resolution calling for an end to the theocratic regime in Iran has been offered by a bipartisan group in the House…

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