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.
Tragedy struck in Unicoi County, Tennessee, where multiple lives were lost, but many others were saved due to the heroic efforts of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Months after aiding President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now influencing the leadership structure within House Democratic committees.
The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission has launched a pair of satellites designed to create artificial solar eclipses in orbit, offering scientists an unprecedented opportunity to study the middle corona of the sun.
Brown University has officially transferred a portion of its property in Rhode Island to the Pokanoket Indian Tribe, marking the culmination of years of negotiation. The university relinquished approximately 255 acres of land in Bristol, known for its historical and cultural significance to Native American communities, including the Pokanoket Tribe. The land transfer, announced on November 15, was part of an agreement dating back to 2017 after members of the tribe set up a month-long encampment on the property.
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.
The Biden administration has halted new coal mining in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, a region that produces approximately 40% of the nation’s coal. The decision, made through an amendment to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Resource Management Plan, prohibits new federal coal leases until 2041, citing the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the administration’s climate change agenda.
