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Renewable Energy to Become World’s Top Electricity Source by 2025, Report Says
A new report notes the war in Ukraine has spurred governments to speed up development of renewable energy sources.
Top Recipient of War Industry Money to Head GOP House Armed Services Committee
Rep. Mike Rogers, now set to influence military budgets, took more defense sector money than any other lawmaker in 2022.
Michigan Judge Drops Flint Water Charges Against Ex-Gov Snyder, Sparking Outrage
Thousands of Flint, Michigan residents were poisoned by contaminated water on the Republican governor's watch.
As NYT Staffers Strike, Sanders Calls to Empower Workers Battling Media Giants
“We need to rebuild and protect a diverse and truly independent press,” wrote Sen. Sanders.
Crypto Industry Ally Joins House GOP Leadership, Nixing Hopes for Reform
Future House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has interfered with investigations of crypto firms such as FTX.
Student Debt Relief Opponent Runs to Chair Education Committee for GOP
Rep. Virginia Foxx has said she would eliminate the Department of Education if given the chance.
Musk Gives Right Wingers Access to Internal Twitter Systems to Spread Propaganda
The “Twitter Files” elevate false narratives and serve to uplift dangerous right-wing figures.
Supreme Court Appears Split on Whether to Allow Partisan Control of Elections
The case could cede control of elections to partisan state legislatures and end state court oversight of voting rules.
DOJ Asks Federal Judge to Hold Trump’s Legal Team in Contempt of Court
The contempt of court request could indicate the Justice Department will issue other indictments, a legal expert said.
Federal Officials Sue to Stop Microsoft Merger in Major Antitrust Move
The FTC says the $69 billion merger would be a huge consolidation of industry power.