The CDC has experienced several resignations after the director was fired. The Senate Finance Committee will hear testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
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Energy Department Issues Order to Prevent Mid-Atlantic Power Shortages
Secretary Wright says that the nation is facing an energy emergency due to “unprecedented energy demand and resource retirements outpacing new generation additions.” The Department of Energy issued…
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FBI Reinstates Agents Disciplined Over Whistleblower Activities
Some were suspended without pay, pressured to resign or retire by the previous administration. The Department of Justice has come to an agreement with 10 FBI agents who…
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Federal Judge Upholds Law Blocking Medicaid Funds from Maine Clinics
He ruled that Congress is entitled to withhold federal funding. District Judge Lance Walker denied a legal filing by Maine Family Planning on Tuesday that requested a temporary…
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Senate Probes Meta AI Chatbot Policies for Children
Legislators were concerned after media outlets reported “romantic or sensual” conversations with children facilitated by AI chatbots. A number of senators reacted to news last week that revealed…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Revised Guidance for EV Charging Stations
The department stated the updates “will ensure charging stations are actually built, and federal funding is spent effectively and efficiently.“ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that these changes…
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Coast Guard Commissions and Deploys Newest Icebreaker to Arctic Region
$25 billion for polar fleet expansion passed in recent reconciliation bill. President Donald Trump formally commissioned a new icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard last week, the first…
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President Expects Congress to Extend Federal Control of D.C. Police Department
He says the majority is likely to “unanimously” approve long-term extensions. President Donald Trump announced that the White House will ask Congress to pass “long-term extensions” on federal…
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Circuit Court Determines only GAO Has Standing to Sue over Suspended Foreign Aid
The panel majority cites the Impoundment Control Act which requires notification of Congress on a proposed rescission or deferral of statutory expenditure obligations. A panel for the D.C.…
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Senate Calls August Recess without Completing Confirmations
President Trump accepts the recess despite outstanding nominees waiting to be confirmed. President Donald Trump agreed on Saturday to the Senate going on its August recess despite over…
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