‘Virtually Impossible’: Chuck Schumer Shoots Down Efforts To Streamline Permitting Process For Key Energy Projects
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer effectively declared major permitting reform dead on Monday, Politico reported. It will be “virtually impossible” to reach a bipartisan permitting reform deal in the near future, Schumer told Politico. Permitting reform, which could benefit both green and fossil fuel-related energy projects, has been a topic of interest to some lawmakers […]
Wisconsin GOP targets DEI with new review of state diversity efforts
The Wisconsin legislature’s audit committee, with Republicans holding a 6-4 majority, voted to launch a review of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across state government. All Democrats on the committee voted against the initiative, and it came after Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos vowed to combat DEI initiatives. Vos previously acted to remove “these […]
Nancy Pelosi Backs Democrat Efforts To Keep Mike Johnson In Speaker Position
Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faces newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Calif.) after the House elections were held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on October 25, 2023. -Louisiana). (Photo by Wynn McNamee/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory6:13pm – Monday, May 6, 2024 Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she […]
Backstreet Boys respond to Denver Water viral parody promoting conservation efforts
In its latest effort to get people to follow local watering rules, the city’s water service provider introduced the Backstreet Boys, releasing a viral video that drew attention to the popular ’90s boy band. “Splash Street Boys” and its parody song “Water That Way” are an arrangement of the 1999 smash hit “I Want It […]
Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer
Arizona’s new heat illness chief announced Friday that he will work with local governments and nonprofits to prevent another horrific death toll from heat illness, which has surpassed 900 people across the state. He said that he is working this summer to open a cooling center and provide each home with air conditioning. last year. […]
Democrats launch early efforts to persuade undecided voters
Democratic groups are stepping up persuasion efforts to persuade undecided voters to vote for President Biden. With low election enthusiasm and lack of voter support for candidates of both parties, Democrats are looking to sway so-called surge voters (some of whom were absent from the 2016 presidential election) in early swing states. Focuses on persuasion. […]
Tiktok’s Efforts to ‘Protect’ U.S. Citizens Left Platform’s Back Door Open for China
Former employees say TikTok’s claims that it shields U.S. user data from its parent company, Chinese tech giant ByteDance, apply only to its “front door,” leaving the app with its back door wide open. According to one source, TikTok was unable to sever ties with ByteDance due to its complex computer network structure, said the […]
Pro-Israel groups ramp up efforts to oust progressive targets over Gaza
Pro-Israel groups are ramping up efforts to target incumbent progressives who have criticized both Israel’s military action in Gaza and continued U.S. support for Israel, even as the first member of the so-called “Squad” survived a primary challenge this week. Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) defeated moderate rival Bhavani Patel this week. Lee had been one […]
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss cease-fire efforts
The State Department announced Saturday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia next week to discuss ceasefire efforts. Blinken’s visit on Monday came as Egypt, Qatar, Israel and Hamas have failed to reach a ceasefire and release hostages, citing differing demands. Apart from discussing the ceasefire in Gaza, Blinken is expected to […]
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