Politics & Policy
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Plans withdrawn to build CO2 pipeline through Illinois, Iowa
In its filing to the Iowa Utilities Commission, the company said “a number of factors have continued to delay Wolf’s ability to proceed with the project and Wolf has decided to cease pursuit of the required regulatory approvals at this time.”
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Trump to sit with NBC's Kristen Welker this weekend for first network interview since election
The interview is expected to air during "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning, at 10:30 a.m. but highlights will be teased and released before the show. The interview itself will take place on Friday.
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Trump taps Paul Atkins to lead SEC
Atkins served as an SEC commissioner from 2002 through 2008.
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Maine attorney general files lawsuit against 'big oil' over fossil fuels
Republican attorneys general in 19 states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block several Democratic-led climate change lawsuits against the oil and gas industry that have been filed in state courts.
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Trump nominates retired Lt. Gen. Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine, Russia
"Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration," President-elect Donald Trump said.
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FBI is investigating threats against Trump Cabinet nominees, administration appointees
"These attacks ranged from bomb threats to 'swatting,'" Karoline Leavitt said.
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Harris delivers first remarks since conceding election
The video of Vice President Kamala Harris' remarks was widely criticized on social media.
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California GOP incumbent Duarte now trails in one of the three still undecided House races
If current trends hold, then the House GOP will have about two months of a 217-215 split with House Democrats next year.
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Trump nominates COVID-19 lockdown critic Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH
Bhattacharya was one of the three authors of the October 2020 open letter "The Great Barrington Declaration," which criticized strict Coronavirus mandates, such as lockdown and wearing masks.
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Trump announces next batch of presidential appointments in second administration
Trump has been spending the first few weeks after winning reelection earlier this month by nominating people for his incoming Cabinet, and making other critical appointments, including his White House staff.
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Trump announces campaign speechwriter will head his Domestic Policy Council
"As Director of the Domestic Policy Council, Vince will help make life better for ALL Americans, and unify our Country through SUCCESS," Trump said. "Together, we will defeat Inflation, rapidly bring down Prices, secure the Southern Border, cut Taxes and Regulations, reignite Growth, build the Greatest Economy in History and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
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'Absolutely unconvincing': Courts uphold state bans on transgender procedures for kids
"If we don’t let a 16-year-old buy a six-pack of beer and a pack of smokes, or let an adult buy those items for them, should we allow the same kid/parent team to decide to change a teenager's sex forever?" Missouri judge asks.
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Michigan election integrity group warns security is weak on overseas ballots, recommends reforms
"We're hoping state and federal legislators consider the reforms in the report and work to pass laws to implement them and ensure the security of UOCAVA ballots," Patrice Johnson said.