Trump directs military to strike new deals with coal-fired power plants: ‘Going to be buying a lot of coal’

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing the Department of War (DOW) to work directly with coal-fired power plants on new long-term power purchasing agreements, arguing the move would ensure “more reliable power and stronger and more resilient grid power.” “That’s why I’m also pleased to announce that, in just a moment, I … Read more

House passes Save America Act, Trump-backed bill to impose new voting rules

Bill that requires proof of citizenship and would limit mail-in voting passes 218-213 but faces uphill battle in Senate The House on Wednesday passed the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations by requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting. The legislation, which passed 218 to 213, faces … Read more

Pam Bondi defends DOJ handling of Epstein files in heated House hearing – video

The US attorney general, Pam Bondi, appeared before a House judiciary committee hearing on Wednesday to defend the justice department’s handling of files involving the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. During the hearing, there were several heated exchanges between Bondi and Democrat lawmakers who questioned her about the DOJ’s handling of the … Read more

Prosecutor who left Minnesota office amid anti-ICE unrest joins Don Lemon defense team

A longtime federal prosecutor who left the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota last month amid a wave of resignations linked to concerns over the Trump administration’s handling of anti-ICE agitators has joined former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s defense team, court filings show. Joseph H. Thompson, a former senior leader in the Minnesota U.S. attorney’s office … Read more