Judge Says EPA Must Show Evidence of Wrongdoing in $20 Billion Climate Program

The EPA notified grant recipients that they will no longer receive funding under the program. A federal judge asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 12 to submit evidence justifying its decision to terminate a $20 billion climate funding program. Judge Tanya Chutkan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia said

Maine Lawmaker Sues After Being Censured for Social Media Posts on Trans Pole Vaulter

Rep. Laurel Libby sues the state House speaker after being stripped of her right to speak or vote on the floor. Maine’s six federal judges recuse themselves. A Maine lawmaker is suing the speaker of the state House of Representatives who censured her for viral social media posts about a transgender high school athlete who

Senate Panel Advances Nominations for NIH, FDA Heads

Dr. Marty Makary and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya must receive a Senate majority vote to gain confirmation for their posts. President Donald Trump’s picks to head the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) advanced through the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on March 13. Dr. Marty Makary

Pete Buttigieg says he won’t run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he won’t seek reelection Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he won’t seek reelection 01:07 Washington — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won’t seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.  “I care deeply about