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TVA to keep two coal-fired power plants operating indefinitely
Two coal-fired power plants in Tennessee that had been scheduled for closure in 2026 and 2028 will be kept open…
Lawmakers probe nationwide child care fraud
A bipartisan group of senators probed allegations of fraud in the child care industry on Thursday. …
Exclusive: Teachers forced to un-teach social media claims
Teachers across the country say social media misinformation is affecting instruction, with many spending class time correcting inaccurate details students…
Trump’s proposed firing rule could save taxpayers $6.1 million yearly
The Trump administration proposed a rule on Tuesday to change the appeals process when a federal employee is fired, with…
‘Very selfish’: EU sanctions on Russia fertilizer will weaken U.S., food security
Sanctions the European Union is attempting to put on Russian fertilizer to punish the country’s invasion of Ukraine will unintentionally…
Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026 windfall: Opportunities and risks
There is no doubt that Seattle’s hosting of six matches this summer as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
WATCH: ‘Waters Edge’ tax breaks would end if California bill passes
Editor's note: This story has been updated since its original publication to add a video. …
Election security takes center stage as GOP lawmakers push three reform bills
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans in Congress are pushing forward multiple bills that would standardize election security requirements…
Johnson wants to extend rules blocking Congress from voting on Trump’s tariffs
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to delay a congressional vote on President Donald Trump's tariffs until July, but GOP…
FIGHT Act targets animal cruelty, illegal gambling, trafficking
Despite strong laws against it, animal fighting – most commonly dogfighting and cockfighting – continues to surface in Pennsylvania and…
White House says Trump can protect ranchers while importing more beef
The White House said it can protect U.S. ranchers while still importing additional beef from Argentina despite concerns from U.S.…
Warrants outline possible criminal probe of 2020 Georgia elections
Warrants unsealed in Georgia show an FBI investigation, possibly criminal, into the 2020 presidential election won by Joe Biden over…