Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., has been chosen by the House GOP Steering Committee to chair the Foreign Affairs Committee in the next Congress. Mast, a vocal supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, was selected over contenders including Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Ann Wagner, R-Mo., according to Axios.
Small business owners’ optimism has soared to its highest level since June 2021 after President Donald Trump’s White House victory and Republican control of Congress, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).
The Biden administration set a new precedent in environmental enforcement during the 2024 fiscal year, including the first-ever arrest for violations of anti-climate change regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its annual enforcement report on Thursday, showcasing significant increases in penalties, prosecutions, and pollution reduction initiatives.
President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, dismissing reports that the nomination might be reconsidered. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Hegseth’s qualifications, calling him “a fantastic, high-energy Secretary of Defense” and emphasizing his confidence in the Fox News host.
Earlier this year, the FDA approved a supplement for dairy cattle designed to reduce their methane emissions by 30%. The supplement, called Bovaer, was considered a "first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient," a press release says.
Bitcoin reached a record price of $100,000 on Wednesday, marking an extraordinary milestone for the once-niche digital currency. The achievement underscores Bitcoin’s evolution from an experimental asset dismissed by Wall Street into a central player in global finance.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) openly criticized California's recent proposal to potentially exclude Tesla from receiving electric vehicle (EV) credits during an appearance on CNBC.
