Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield itself from lawsuits over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from its sludge-based fertilizers. The lobbying efforts are part of an industry-wide push to avoid liability for synthetic chemicals that have polluted farmland and residential areas.
Efforts to transfer control of the land where the former RFK Stadium sits to Washington, D.C., could soon come to fruition through an unconventional legislative strategy. According to a report from Punchbowl News, the legislation may be included in a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, which lawmakers must pass by December 20 to avoid a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist individuals displaced by drought and conflict across 31 African nations. This commitment was unveiled during his recent visit to Angola, where he emphasized the United States' dedication to supporting Africa's humanitarian needs.
House Republicans are demanding that the inspector general open an investigation into FEMA after the entity allegedly discriminated against Trump supporters in its hurricane relief efforts.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate whether European governments are improperly influencing U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. In a letter dated Nov. 21, Cruz expressed concern that European nations, particularly through their regulatory frameworks and organizations like the UK-based Centre for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (GovAI), are steering U.S. policies in ways that could harm American innovation.
House Republicans are poised to start the new year with a razor-thin majority, potentially reduced to a single seat. This slim margin could complicate governance during the 119th Congress, especially as President-elect Donald Trump plans an ambitious agenda for his first 100 days in office.
Concerns over a broader conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or avoid affected airspace. The cancellations impact major hubs like Tel Aviv, Beirut, and others, with timelines varying by carrier. Here is an overview of current airline decisions:
The Amish community drew unprecedented attention during the 2024 election, with Republican organizers seeking to mobilize this traditionally low-turnout group in battleground states like...
