WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court struck down one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks on Tuesday, saying the administration acted illegally in issuing a new rule easing federal regulation of air pollution from power plants. … [Read more...] about Federal court strikes down major Trump climate rollback
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Senators vet Mayorkas to take lead at DHS
Senators on Tuesday spent the last full day of the Trump administration vetting Alejandro MayorkasAlejandro MayorkasThis week: Tensions running high in Trump's final days Overnight Defense: Agency watchdogs probing response to Capitol riots | 25,000 guardsmen now approved for inauguration security | Troops levels in Afghanistan, Iraq hit 2,500 Biden briefed by federal officials on security concerns regarding inauguration MORE, President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenWoman accused of trying to sell Pelosi laptop to Russians arrested Trump gets lowest job approval rating in final days as president Trump moves to lift coronavirus travel restrictions on Europe, Brazil MORE’s pick to lead a major turnaround at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). … [Read more...] about Senators vet Mayorkas to take lead at DHS
Why playing the long game is necessary to address the Capitol insurrection
How should we address the attempted insurrection, or auto-golpe, apparently directed by President TrumpDonald TrumpGiuliani used provisional ballot to vote in 2020 election, same method he disparaged in fighting to overturn results Trump gets lowest job approval rating in final days as president Fox News' DC managing editor Bill Sammon to retire MORE? The reaction from official Washington ranged from shock and anger to muted disappointment. Meanwhile, far-right groups have largely celebrated the assault on the Capitol, which they see as a win. Without clear and unanimous condemnation, many people want an immediate fix. But solving this problem requires playing the long game. … [Read more...] about Why playing the long game is necessary to address the Capitol insurrection
