A Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia suffered a catastrophic accident in mid-February, releasing 50 million liters of toxic acid waste into the local water table. The spill has resulted in widespread environmental damage and heightened diplomatic tensions between Zambia and China.
The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense to the full Senate on Monday, moving him closer to confirmation. The vote, which took place behind closed doors, was strictly along party lines, with all 14 Republican members supporting and all 13 Democratic members opposing.
Tennesee Governor Bill Lee (R) announced that he would hold a special session beginning January 27 to address how it will implement the policies of the incoming Trump administration.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) called for a special legislative session to require local governments in the state to enforce incoming President Donald Trump's deportation goals.
Exxon Mobil Corp. filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, alleging that Bonta and the groups organized a defamation campaign against its plastic recycling efforts.
Former President Jimmy Carter was honored Tuesday in a brief ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, where his body will lie in state until his funeral on Thursday. Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, is remembered as a member of the Greatest Generation, a dedicated public servant, and a humanitarian who continued his service long after leaving the presidency.
