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Is the ‘Race’ to Net Zero Stumbling? (Yes, That’s a Rhetorical Question)

While policies to support the ‘race’ to net zero global emissions by 2050 are likely to persist, signs that the race is in trouble continue to mount.

No Kings protests reportedly funded by socialist, communist groups

Organizers behind the No Kings protests are predicting that Saturday's turnout across the country will result in the biggest protest in U.S. history, with a core anti-Trump message.

How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders in Congress

For several hours Friday, in the stillness before dawn, the Senate appeared to have finally figured out how to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security before it faced the longest partial shutdown in U.S. history.

‘No Kings’ protests sweep NYC, nation for third time

Organizers predict the third round of nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations could be the largest single day of domestic political protest in American history, with more than 3,100 events registered across all 50 states.

Here’s where the funding fight for TSA, ICE and other DHS agencies stands amid shutdown

Congress and President Trump have made three separate attempts to direct government money toward the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid a funding lapse that has lasted 43 days with no end in sight. Funding toward DHS ceased after Senate Democrats blocked a bill to keep the department running. They called for sweeping reforms at...

Pirro deputy admits feds couldn’t find criminal evidence against Powell

An assistant U.S. Attorney acknowledged to a federal judge earlier this month that the Justice Department had no criminal evidence against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Andrew Massucco, a deputy to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, made the admission to Judge James Boasberg on March 3, according to a sealed transcript...

Mace: ‘I’ll be voting against the funding if we’re putting troops on the ground’

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Tuesday that she would oppose any new funding for the U.S. war with Iran if it involved putting troops on the ground, becoming the latest Republican to show hesitation over the Pentagon’s $200 billion request. “I’ll be voting against the funding if we’re putting troops on the ground. I’m not...

Hegseth: Military chaplains will no longer display rank

U.S. military chaplains will no longer wear their rank insignia, instead displaying insignia that reflects their religious affiliation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced as part of two major changes to the group. In a memo signed Tuesday and announced in a video message, Hegseth said chaplains will retain their rank as officers, but it will not...

China is losing ports, power and presence in Latin America

For the first time in decades, Chinese influence in Latin America is beginning to lose ground.

Live updates: DHS funding deal eludes lawmakers; Iran reportedly rejects Trump’s ceasefire plan

Lawmakers are scrambling to end the partial government shutdown ahead of a planned two-week recess as both Democrats and Republicans find fault with a compromise plan. President Trump indicated earlier this week he was open to funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without new money for federal immigration enforcement — an idea that GOP...

Rubio testifies he didn’t know of Venezuela allegations against former roommate

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified Tuesday that he was not aware of connections his longtime friend, former Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.), had to Venezuela. Rivera, who represented Florida’s 25th Congressional District from 2011-2013 and roomed with Rubio early in their political careers, is facing federal criminal charges of acting as an unregistered foreign agent...

Roberts tasked with trying to tame Supreme Court

Uninhibited questioning by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson at Supreme Court arguments this week showcased tensions with their colleagues that were put on display. The most senior and junior members of the high court’s liberal flank drew visible frustration from Chief Justice John Roberts and others as they dominated discussions. It wasn’t the first time. “Would you complete your answer?” Roberts directed an arguing lawyer Tuesday, cutting off Sotomayor. Supreme Court arguments have never been short on interruptions, and each justice brings...

We’re seeing how partisanship repels high-performing federal workers

The choice between partisanship and performance is being forced by the pace at which the president is having his way.

Iran dismisses US ceasefire proposal: Pakistan officials

The U.S. sent a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran through intermediaries, Pakistani officials unveiled Wednesday, though the Islamic Republic seemingly dismissed the terms, according to The Associated Press. The Iranian military launched more strikes on Israel and the Persian Gulf region overnight, including an attack that sparked a massive fire at Kuwait International Airport, the...

NASA reform is a challenge, but a very necessary one

The next chapter of “Faster, Better, Cheaper.”

Climate change fuels spread of dangerous Aspergillus fungus

Aspergillus fungus can cause economic damage to crops and dangerous infections in people.

States can fix welfare fraud — here’s how some are doing it already

"One Door" represents a shift from a system designed around programs and bureaucracies to one designed around people.

What’s the difference between TSA PreCheck, Touchless ID and CLEAR?

Long airport lines have reignited interest in programs like TSA PreCheck and CLEAR. Here's what to know.

Smith memo: Trump had classified docs shared with just 6 people, others tied to his business interests

Among the classified records taken to Mar-a-Lago by President Trump were documents so sensitive that one had been distributed to just six people, while another set was relevant to his business interests. The disclosure, made to the House Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into the probes into Trump, offers new details about the...

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