To create America’s energy future, we must address permitting issues now.
Reforming Offshore Energy Permits for Economic Growth From the Gulf Coast to Virginia’s shores, our offshore energy sector is not just fueling the economy; it’s also bolstering national security. However, for this progress to continue, the faltering permit system needs significant repair. Businesses are eager to invest in a variety of technologies—ranging from oil and […]
Trump Administration Easing Permitting Regulations to Promote American Energy Leadership
Trump Administration’s New Pre-Construction Guidance On Tuesday, the Trump administration released updated pre-construction guidance. This comes in response to the increasing demand for energy as electricity-consuming AI data centers become more prevalent. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to redefine “starting actual construction” under the new source review (NSR). This change will allow businesses to […]
Videos reportedly reveal a ‘careless’ NYC subway operator permitting minors to take an MTA train for a joyride.
A New York City subway operator has reportedly been involved in some concerning incidents. Two videos, circulating on social media, seem to show the same operator letting children operate MTA trains during the day. In one clip, a transit worker can be heard encouraging a young boy on the J-Train at 111th Street, saying, “Go, […]
Trump States That Permitting Chinese Students Is the ‘Correct Action to Take’
Trump Discusses Chinese Students Studying in the U.S. In a recent interview, President Donald Trump expressed his belief that allowing Chinese students to study in the United States is the right decision. He emphasized that fostering positive relationships with other countries is important. During the hour-long conversation with Daily Caller, Trump elaborated on his stance. […]
Sports competition permitting steroids takes legal action against World Anti-Doping Agency and swimming authorities for $800 million.
Enhanced Games Files Lawsuit Against Swimming Authorities Enhanced Games, a new Olympic-style sporting event that opts out of drug testing, has launched an $800 million lawsuit against World Swimming, USA Swimming, and the World Anti-Doping Agency. The lawsuit argues that these organizations are pressuring athletes to withdraw from the event. The complaint points to regulations […]
DeSantis calls the H1-B work visa program a ‘complete fraud’ and voices concern over a policy permitting 600K Chinese students to study in the U.S.
Desantis Critiques H-1B Visa Program Florida Governor Ron Desantis has recently referred to the H-1B visa program as “a complete fraud.” He argues that it allows American companies to overlook local talent in favor of less expensive foreign labor, primarily from India. In a discussion with Laura Ingraham on Fox News, Desantis emphasized the divisive […]
Federal Reserve’s Bowman proposes permitting central bank employees to hold small quantities of cryptocurrency.
Federal Reserve Proposes Crypto Ownership for Staff Washington regulators from the Federal Reserve have put forward a proposal that suggests allowing central bank employees to hold small amounts of cryptocurrency. They believe that this could enhance the staff’s understanding of the dynamics in the cryptocurrency markets. Michelle Bowman, who serves as the Vice-Chair of Supervision, […]
Eric Adams pushes forward in addressing public drug use in NYC with new law permitting involuntary commitment for addicts.
Mayor Eric Adams is pushing to make it easier to involuntarily take drug users off the streets for treatment, even if they do not want help. On Wednesday, he introduced what he’s calling the “Comfortable Intervention Act,” which aims to expand the scope of involuntary commitment for those battling substance abuse disorders, according to what […]
Trump set to sign an order permitting cryptocurrencies and private equity in 401(k) plans
President Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday that will enable 401(k) investors to tap into cryptocurrency, private equity, real estate, and various other digital and alternative assets. This order instructs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify regulations to enhance access to alternative assets within participant-directed retirement savings plans like […]
Trump Administration Suggests Repealing Biden Regulation Permitting Abortions at VA
The Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) has put forward new rules that would roll back regulations from the Biden administration, which allowed for abortions and abortion counseling at VA facilities. The proposed rules require a 30-day public comment period before they can be officially adopted by the Trump administration, which will conclude on September 3, 2025. […]