The Supreme Court ruling Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate climate change was a win for conservatives who have long sought to shrink the "administrative state," a power federal agencies wield over large swaths of the U.S. economy and everyday life. … [Read more...] about High court's blow to EPA rattles Democrats, climate change activists
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Biden backs F-16s for Turkey in sign of warming relations with NATO
President Biden is backing the sale of F-16s to Turkey and says Congress will grant approval for the deal to upgrade the country's fleet of the U.S.-made jet fighters. … [Read more...] about Biden backs F-16s for Turkey in sign of warming relations with NATO
House Republicans warn D.C. spiking crime rate may warrant congressional intervention
House Republicans signaled on Thursday that the exploding crime rate in the District of Columbia might warrant congressional intervention if Mayor Muriel Bowser does not get serious about combating violence. … [Read more...] about House Republicans warn D.C. spiking crime rate may warrant congressional intervention
'Unlawful' pro-choice protest in South Dakota broken up by smoke grenades
Police in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, used smoke grenades Wednesday to disperse hundreds of pro-choice protesters who had gathered downtown in what police called an "unlawful assembly." … [Read more...] about 'Unlawful' pro-choice protest in South Dakota broken up by smoke grenades
Supreme Court says DHS has power to end Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' border policy
The Biden administration has the legal power to end former President Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday, delivering a significant win for the new administration's immigration policies. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court says DHS has power to end Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' border policy