EPA employees sweat through workplace discomfort that some worry may be more than disrepair

For the third week in a row, there have been issues with the air conditioning at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters, sending indoor temperatures well above 80 degrees, sources told CBS News.  Staff members have received emails both explaining that repair efforts were underway and that the administration is trying to reduce energy consumption. Multiple

EU Working to Finalize Trade Agreement With US This Month, Says Bloc’s Trade Chief

EU Commissioner designate Maros Sefcovic attends his confirmation hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels on Nov. 4, 2024. Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images The European Union is working to finalize a framework trade agreement with the United States this month as a deadline looms for the reinstatement of tariffs on European goods, the bloc’s

After term full of Trump appeals, Supreme Court’s emergency docket may stay hot

Washington — The Supreme Court spent much of its most recent term responding to a fire hose of requests for emergency relief sought by the Trump administration, as President Trump’s efforts to implement key aspects of his second-term agenda were stymied by lower courts on several fronts. But even after the court’s conservative majority limited

Tour de France-Winning Cyclist Greg LeMond Receives Congressional Gold Medal

U.S. cyclist Greg LeMond after dropping out of the 6th stage of the 81st Tour de France cycling race, between Cherbourg and Rennes, on July 8, 1994. Pascal Pavani/AFP via Getty Images House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) awarded the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to cycling legend Greg LeMond on July 9. LeMond, 64, was the

Biden’s White House doctor declines to answer questions before House panel

Washington — Former President Joe Biden’s White House physician appeared before the House Oversight Committee for closed-door testimony on Wednesday and declined to answer questions as the GOP-led panel ramped up its investigation into Biden’s age and health.  The committee has sought Dr. Kevin O’Connor’s testimony as new reporting emerged earlier this year about the