Trump to announce scaling back of environmental reviews for infrastructure projects

President Trump is traveling on Wednesday to Georgia where he is expected to announce a new federal rule to speed up the environmental review process for proposed highways, gas pipelines, and other major infrastructure. The rule, which he first teased in January, … Read More

Barr spars with Dems on Trump ties, riots at fiery House hearing

Barr has defended his independence from President Trump, amid accusations from Democrats. Attorney General Bill Barr clashed with Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday over accusations that he is carrying out President Trump‘s political wishes, as he appeared for a long-awaited hearing where … Read More

Portland mayor tear-gassed by federal agents, riot declared

Wheeler had joined protesters downtown earlier in the evening for a listening session where he thanked them for opposing the Trump administration’s “occupation” of the city in the deployment of federal agents A riot was declared in Portland just after midnight Thursday morning … Read More

Coronavirus Data in the U.S. Is Terrible, and Here’s Why

We have more data than ever to track a growing number of coronavirus cases, tests and deaths. But can we rely on these numbers? Michael Nagle/Bloomberg Every day now comes with a new set of coronavirus data: numbers for positive … Read More

Newsom orders statewide reclosure of indoor dining, limits on church services, salons

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SACRAMENTO — California is largely closing again amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the state, as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced statewide restrictions Monday to again halt all indoor dining and close bars, zoos, and museums. At the same time, … Read More

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