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Senate Blocks DHS Bill as Negotiations Continue 1 Day Before Shutdown Deadline

Just one day before DHS funding lapses, the Senate has once again hit the brakes on legislation that would fund it through the end of September.

Nuclear Chief Lauds Trump Reforms but Says His Agency Will Maintain Its Independence

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Ho Nieh assured industry professionals at a Seattle advanced reactors summit that there’s no White House ‘takeover of NRC.’
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EPA Rescinds Obama-Era Finding That Served as Basis for Climate Regulation

President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin moved to rescind the 2009 finding that underpins federal greenhouse gas regulations.

Trump Warns Republicans Will ‘Suffer the Consequences’ If They Vote Against Tariffs

President Trump warned GOP lawmakers they’ll face consequences if they oppose his tariff agenda after some sided with Democrats on a measure.

Trump Tightens Eligibility for SBA Loans, Barring Ownership by Green Card Holders

A policy update from President Donald Trump’s administration will restrict SBA loan eligibility to businesses owned entirely by U.S. citizens.

House Passes Elections Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship, Voter ID

The SAVE America Act passed the House, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, and photo ID to vote, including for mail-in ballots.

Trump Orders Military to Purchase Electricity From Coal-Fueled Power Plants

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 11 directing the U.S. military to purchase its power from coal-fired electricity plants.

Trump Says Meeting With Netanyahu Yields No Definitive Agreement on Iran

President Trump hosted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Feb. 11 amid ongoing tensions with Iran over its nuclear program.