Trump to declare national energy emergency, issue orders targeting environmental regulations, Alaskan resources
President-elect Donald Trump will issue a national energy emergency on his first day in office, as well as executive orders aimed at harnessing U.S. energy, particularly Alaska's natural resources, incoming officials told reporters on Monday. One official said the national emergency comes in response to rising prices and that the U.S. will seek to use […]
Crypto bros won’t throw off yoke of SEC regulations despite backing Trump
Cryptocurrency businesses, from top executives to individual holders, like to credit Donald Trump's surprise victory in November's presidential election with a margin of victory. Mr. Trump, of course, has used cryptocurrencies for votes and money, and has promised lighter regulatory measures than those imposed by Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Gary Gensler. Whether it's true […]
‘Very Scary’: How Leftist Regulations Could Kneecap California’s Rebuilding Process Following Massive Infernos
After helping major insurance companies flee the state, red tape from California's liberal insurance regulator is poised to hinder Los Angeles-area communities from rebuilding after devastating wildfires. In the Los Angeles wildfires, burnt out As of Monday, 40,000 acres of land had been covered and more than 10,000 buildings had been destroyed. force More than […]
Newsom Suspends Rebuilding Regulations After Wildfire Devastation
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed an executive order suspending regulations that impede the rebuilding process after devastating wildfires. The three-page executive order signed by the governor this week aims to streamline the building permit process and roll back environmental regulations that make rebuilding multilayered and time-consuming and bureaucratic. The order covers all of Los […]
Banks, investors hope for lighter regulations after Fed's Michael Barr steps down – USA TODAY
Bank stocks rose on Monday on expectations of more lenient oversight after the Federal Reserve's top regulator resigned to avoid a difficult legal battle with President-elect Donald Trump. rose. But consumer advocates said the incident could undermine safeguards protecting Americans from reckless banking transactions. Michael Barr, the Fed's deputy governor for oversight, said Monday he […]
Bears, Bulls and Regulations Shape Crypto’s 2025 Aspirations – PYMNTS.com
The global cryptocurrency market is overcapitalized 3 trillion dollars. Much of its value is concentrated at the top of several major digital tokens. As the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, Bitcoin plays a central role in the sector's reputation, accounting for a significant share. Bitcoin's market capitalization peaked at nearly $2 trillion, accounting for […]
Federal Court Terminates FCC’s Net-Neutrality Regulations
A federal appeals court on Thursday halted the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) years-long attempt to impose stricter regulations on the Internet. Net neutrality regulations require Internet service providers to provide access to all websites and content providers at uniform rates and speeds, regardless of size or nature of content. The Sixth Circuit said the FCC […]
Can America decarbonize without regulations? Under Trump, it will have to.
President Donald Trump is poised to launch an all-out assault on federal regulations, including those that protect public health and environmental quality. Rules to mitigate climate change will be a special target. So, in a repeat of 2016, America will rely on states, cities, businesses, corporations, and families to fight climate change voluntarily, proactively, and […]
Six household appliances that have taken heat from Biden’s crackdown on regulations
Over the past four years, the Biden administration has targeted stricter efficiency standards for home appliances as it develops its climate plan. “Increasing the efficiency of common household appliances is one of the most effective ways to reduce energy costs and reduce harmful carbon emissions,” says Dr. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, who has […]
Biden administration withdraws proposed regulations on transgender athletes, student debt
The Biden administration on Friday rescinded pending regulations governing transgender athletes, abandoning efforts to provide certain protections for transgender students opposed by the incoming Trump administration. The administration also withdrew a proposal to forgive student loans for about 38 million Americans, which the Education Department said was due to “administrative issues.” “With the time left […]