States create their own DOGE efforts to cut state government
Red states are echoing President Donald Trump’s quest to slash the size and cost of the federal government with their own initiatives.
Members of Congress from Colorado react to Musk moves
Several of the members said Musk’s actions are illegal and promised to oppose them, though they offered few details.
No plans for immigrant detention at Buckley Space Force Base, feds tell Rep. Crow
Crow said he spoke with officials from Homeland Security Investigations, an arm of DHS, who were in charge of the operation center.
Trump’s China crackdown may end tax loophole for retailers like Shein, Temu
One aspect of Trump’s ongoing crackdown on trade with China may have bipartisan support: eliminating the de minimis exemption.
Trade war fears ease as Trump pauses tariffs after concessions from Canada, Mexico
Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.
California’s largest property insurer demands rate hike after wildfires
State Farm, California’s largest property insurer, is demanding a 22 percent emergency rate hike after the Southern California fires.
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EarthTalk - ¿Cuál es la conexión entre el cambio climático y los ríos atmosféricos?
Los ríos atmosféricos son estrechas franjas de vapor de agua que se forman en latitudes medias y altas y pueden extenderse por varios kilómetros.
EarthTalk - What’s the connection between climate change and atmospheric rivers?
Atmospheric rivers are narrow bands of water vapor that form in the mid to high latitudes and can span several miles.
