Jury verdict against oil industry worries critics, could drive up energy costs
A $744 million jury verdict in Louisiana is at the center of a coordinated legal effort to force oil companies to pay billions of... Read More.
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Proposal: American military base retailers would exclude 4 hostile nations
Physical storefronts on American military installations owned or controlled by China, Russia, Iran or North Korea will be banned if a North Carolina congressman’s... Read More.
FEMA: Democrats question Homeland Security secretary
Four Democrats from North Carolina want answers from the Homeland Security secretary about President Donald Trump’s consideration to eliminate FEMA.
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Bicameral proposal seeks free speech for faith leaders, nonprofits
Loss of tax-exempt status should not happen if faith leaders, churches or nonprofits speak for or against political candidates, says a North Carolina congressman.
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U.S. Senate passes budget framework after series of overnight votes
The U.S. Senate passed a budget framework early Saturday that would extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from President Donald Trump's first term... Read More.
Big city in a radar gap is problematic, says congressman
Hugo and Helene are rare, as is the ever-dangerous tornado outbreaks that sometimes plague the South. Charlotte, regardless of frequency, remains in a dangerous... Read More.
Plan to override CA gas car ban blocked by Senate parliamentarian
The Trump administration’s plan to override a late Biden-era waiver approving California’s 2035 ban on gas-powered cars — embraced by 12 states... Read More.
Oil, transportation costs lead to more pain at the pump in Arizona
Arizonans paid more for gasoline Friday than this time last week.
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Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cancel millions in DEI grants
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled the Trump administration can cut $65 million awarded to schools for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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DEI on Campus: Case Western Reserve closes diversity office
Case Western Reserve has closed its diversity office in response to federal directives, while other schools have no updates on their responses towards Trump’s... Read More.
