As North Carolina continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, families face an ongoing struggle without access to basic necessities like power. This hardship has reignited national debates surrounding energy production, climate change, and the role of government in addressing these challenges. Amid these discussions, President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy has become a lightning rod for criticism, largely from those pushing a fear-driven climate agenda.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which killed 103 people and caused an estimated $53 billion in damages, North Carolina has received significant aid for recovery efforts, including over $1.1 billion in state relief and billions more in federal requests. The storm, considered the state’s worst natural disaster, has prompted both state and federal governments to take action, though criticism has followed regarding the adequacy of those efforts.
With a federal shutdown looming on Friday, congressional leaders are in a race against time to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government running. Key sticking points include farm aid and disaster assistance, with bipartisan negotiations at a standstill.
A shocking claim has emerged from Tom Cullerton, a disabled veteran and seasoned federal employee, who alleges political persecution, retaliation, and discrimination within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Speaking exclusively to The Gateway Pundit, Cullerton detailed a troubling pattern of Hatch Act violations, partisan rhetoric, and a hostile work environment.
A group of 17 congressional Republicans is urging President Joe Biden to block a proposal at the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that they believe would bolster China’s influence and diminish America’s leadership in global agriculture.
Contrasting views on U.S. immigration policy came into sharp focus on Tuesday during separate congressional hearings addressing the incoming Trump administration’s stance on deportations and border security.
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri confronted American Immigration Council senior fellow Aaron Reichlin-Melnick over the economic impact of illegal immigration on the American workforce.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered the nation's milk supply tested for bird flu. The December 6 guidance is designed to "facilitate comprehensive H5N1 surveillance of the nation’s milk supply and dairy herds," according to a press release.
