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The jet Qatar wants to give to Trump? Probably not going to happen

Open this photo in gallery:A Boeing 747 with the color scheme of planes used by the Qatari royal family is parked at San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Tex., on May 2.Brandon Lingle/The Associated Press On the first foreign trip of his …

Vermont Governor Halts EV Mandate Amid Growing Concerns Over Feasibility

BY COMFORT OGBONNA Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced a pause on the state’s electric vehicle (EV) sales requirements for passenger cars, as well as medium- and heavy-duty trucks, raising concerns about the practicality of adopting California’s …

Vermont governor pauses electric vehicle requirements

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Vermont Governor Phil Scott paused the state’s electric vehicle sales requirements for passenger cars and medium and heavy-duty trucks on Tuesday, amid broader concerns about the feasibility of zero-emission …

Vermont halts electric vehicle requirements as governor says ‘current goals’ not realistic

Vermont Governor Phil Scott paused the state’s electric vehicle sales requirements for passenger cars and medium and heavy-duty trucks on Tuesday, amid broader concerns about the feasibility of zero-emission vehicle rules pioneered by California. Vermont  …

U.S. Supreme Court appears divided over birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions

From Arizona Mirror Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, one of the plaintiffs in one of the lawsuits that the U.S. Supreme Court considered Thursday, issued a written statement after the birthright citizenship oral arguments: “We were proud to stand …

U.S. Supreme Court divided over Trump birthright citizenship ban, lower courts’ powers

WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared split Thursday hearing a major case in which the Trump administration defended not only the president’s order to end the constitutional right to birthright citizenship but also its efforts to limit …

PBGC Director Nominee Janet Dhillon Clears Senate HELP Committee

Janet Dhillon The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted Thursday by a narrow 12 to 11 margin to advance to the full Senate the nomination of Janet Dhillon to serve as director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The vote …

Opinion: Political message from Omaha obvious

photo by: Contributed Froma Harrop As I flew into Omaha for the first time, the only thing visible from my descending plane was cornfields. You could even see the tassels. I was wondering, where is the city? There certainly was a city, with a world-class …

DC Wrap: Van Orden praises House GOP plan to overhaul SNAP benefits as Dems criticize proposal

Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week When Democrats expanded Medicaid to illegal aliens and able-bodied adults, they diverted resources …

At the Races: Democrats go back to school

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire A decision to …

Race for retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat opens up contests for Chicago-area congressional seats

The still emerging race to succeed Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate featuring candidates from within the state’s congressional delegation has created a domino effect — a growing list of contenders now racing for suddenly open seats in the U.S. House. With …

From free planes to crypto meme coins, Democrats seize on Trump’s deals to raise corruption concerns

(CNN) — Democrats are leaning into a corruption argument against President Donald Trump, pointing to his crypto meme coin and plans to accept a luxury jet from Qatar as evidence that the president is potentially violating ethical norms and the US …

Is the Trump-Bibi Rift Overblown? Plus, Biden’s Biggest Media Enablers.

Rift or realignment? President Trump’s whirlwind Middle East tour has included sanctions relief for Syria, warmer rhetoric toward Iran, and praise for a former al Qaeda terrorist now leading Syria—without a stop in Israel. The moves have fueled headlines …

Tech Hub brings new opportunity to the region

Vermont’s sole tech collective has some massive plans underway that are poised to put the greater Burlington area on the map as a regional hub for advancing semiconductor technology, research and manufacturing. That is, once the $23.7 million in federal …

Biden was ‘disoriented & out of it’ during cabinet talks and was ‘shielded in every meeting’ in final year

JOE Biden was said to be out of it during high-stakes cabinet talks and was shielded by his team during his final year in office, a new book has sensationally claimed. The president’s advisers are said to have ran a tight ship and limited who could meet …

Editorial: Unplugged

We understand the reasons behind his decision, but we wish Republican Gov. Phil Scott had not conceded to the Trump administration this week. On Tuesday, Scott issued Executive Order 04-25, directing the Agency of Natural Resources to pause enforcement of …

Trump's transgender ban is forcing this Kansas officer out of the Army: 'Damn this hurts'

Maj. Kara Corcoran uses road trips to remind herself of the beauty and expanse she's spent 17 years fighting for. The peace and tranquility of the Colorado and Utah mountains in mid-March are in discord with the whirlwind experiences of the past month …

Commentary | The View From My Place: You've been played

My previous three columns focused on a game that’s being played; not with you, but on you. Taking over Canada or Greenland, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, even the tariffs are nothing more than distractions. We’ve learned since 2016 …

Capital-Star Q&A: Deluzio on tariffs, the Democratic Party’s future, and “Monopoly Busters”

U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio’s (D-Allegheny) successful reelection campaign was one of the lone bright spots for Pennsylvania Democrats in 2024. Republicans in the Keystone State carried the commonwealth’s 19 electoral votes which helped propel Donald Trump …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, & therapy into replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program

Army Soldier Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Seth Herrera, 35, a U.S. Army soldier, previously of El Paso, TX, with attempted sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of files depicting child sexual abuse. According to court documents, …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this NOFO’s …

Roundtable Wrap Up: State and Local Law Enforcement Need More Support from Federal Agencies

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a roundtable on “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” During the roundtable, members and participants examined the …

EPA to Roll Back Drinking Water Protections

In a reversal of progress, EPA’s announcement puts the health of millions at risk and favors polluters over people WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to …

Scalise Honors Police Week in the House

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to discuss the progress House Committees …

A New Kind of Urgency: Families Worldwide Seek U.S. Student Protection

Young Travelers Concierge offers protection and personalized care amid rising visa denials and campus uncertainty. CLAREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political climate in the United States becomes …