PJM, the largest power grid operator in the U.S., faces increasing scrutiny as it struggles to balance growing energy demands with the transition to renewable resources. The organization manages the flow of power across 13 states and Washington D.C., but critics argue that outdated systems and slow project approvals are driving up costs for consumers.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shared that her meeting with President-elect Donald Trump on Monday was "great." She stated that both she and Trump "want Washington, DC to be the best, most beautiful city in the world and we want the capital city to reflect the strength of our nation."
The official X account for Ford Motor Company was reportedly compromised on Monday, resulting in the posting of inflammatory messages, including one labeling Israel a "terrorist state."
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has instructed cabinet nominees to cease all social media activity ahead of Senate confirmation hearings, according to a report from the New York Post. The directive, issued by incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on December 29, stresses that nominees should not speak publicly without prior approval.
Mass deportations proposed by President-elect Donald Trump could deliver a significant blow to Mexico’s economy, warns Ismael Plascencia López, a specialist with the Northwest Mexico Federation of Economists.
Incoming border czar Tom Homan, appointed by President-elect Donald Trump, has announced plans to hold weekly press briefings to provide the American people with updates on illegal immigrant arrests across the United States. This move comes as Trump and Homan push for a crackdown on illegal immigration and stronger border security.
In the small, rural Jackson County, Texas, sheriffs and deputies have been tackling an unprecedented surge in cartel-related crime through the collaborative efforts of the multi-agency Operation Lone Star (OLS) Task Force. Led by Goliad Sheriff Roy Boyd, OLS has been crucial in combating the influx of cartel operatives, human smugglers, and drug traffickers moving through the region, particularly along Highway 59, a major corridor used for trafficking between Houston and Mexico.
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has reversed his stance on the H-1B visa program, now calling for a “major reform” of the system just days after defending it vigorously. Musk, who had previously clashed with former President Donald Trump’s supporters over the issue, now labels the H-1B system as “broken” and advocates for significant changes.
