Lights Out: Biden Admin Targets Lightbulbs In Latest Appliance Crackdown
The Biden administration finalized energy efficiency regulations targeting light bulbs on Friday. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the final rules for “general services lamps,” a category of products that includes light bulbs, to nudge the market to adopt more energy efficient models. The Biden administration, led chiefly by the DOE, has pushed similar regulations […]
CBP report reveals lowest March for migrant encounters; Texas crackdown continues
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its monthly update touting a decline in the number of encounters with migrants since last month. In March, Border Patrol recorded 137,480 encounters between ports of entry along the Southwest border. Encounter rates between ports of entry along the Southwest border decreased by 45% compared to December 2023 […]
Republicans unveil effort blocking Biden’s crackdown on oil, gas drilling
First appearance on Fox: A coalition of Republicans in the House and Senate will introduce legislation Thursday that would overturn President Biden’s environmental regulations targeting oil and gas drilling. The bill targets rules the Environmental Protection Agency finalized late last year to curb methane and other air pollutants produced by the fossil fuel sector. The […]
DeSantis rips California, New York policies allegedly fueling retail theft in announcing new Florida crackdown
florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday accused California, New York and “many left-leaning jurisdictions” of “enacting policies that ignore or even encourage retail theft,” while reporting in Sunshine announced a new bill in Florida that would further crack down on retail theft and copyright infringement on balconies. state. “These policies are ineffective once they arrive […]
Alabama’s crackdown on vaping clouded by smoke over claims it helps ‘Big Tobacco’
Alabama lawmakers are reportedly considering legislation in their final days of the spring session to crack down on underage vaping. The bill received unanimous support in the Alabama House, but it faces an uphill battle in the Alabama Senate as the American Lung Association and the American Heart Association have expressed doubts that the bill […]
GoPuff guarantees ‘fastest delivery on the planet’ of groceries — and NYC pols vow crackdown
Express grocery app Gopuff introduced a 20-minute delivery guarantee, but the Big Apple’s Paul was similarly quick to say he was against it, citing safety concerns, the Post reported. The Philadelphia-based company launched a new service for subscribers on Tuesday that “promises delivery within 20 minutes for just $1.49 per order,” calling it “the fastest […]
Major University Lays Off Dozens Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Staff To Comply With Red State Crackdown
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) will lay off dozens of staff with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) portfolios in compliance with a new state law that bans such entities at public colleges and universities. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas signed into law Senate Bill 17 — legislation that bans DEI offices, […]
Truckers challenge Biden administration over climate crackdown on electric big rigs
How will EV regulations affect truck drivers? The Big Weekend Show panelists will explain the Biden administration’s electric vehicle policy, which will affect heavy-duty trucks starting with the 2027 model year. U.S. truck drivers are sounding the alarm over recent environmental regulations put together by the Biden administration aimed at pushing the heavy-duty vehicle sector […]
House Republicans eye crackdown on family-sponsored immigration
First appearance on Fox: A group of House Republicans is eyeing a crackdown on certain legal immigration routes into the United States, citing “exploitation and abuse” of the system. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), a member of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, called the Nuclear Families First Act, which aims to limit who can obtain family-sponsored […]
FACT CHECK: No, Department of Justice Did Not Announce ‘Crackdown’ On Microwave Food Producers
A photo shared on Facebook allegedly shows a New York Times article with the headline, “Justice Department Announces Crackdown on Microwave Food Producers.” Verdict: False The New York Times published no such article, a spokesperson for the outlet confirmed in an email to Check Your Fact. Fact Check: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has said […]