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Trump Plans to Gut Emission Rules for Oil, Gas Industry “Beyond Comprehension”
The EPA plans to eliminate federal regulation of methane emissions from oil and gas wells across the country.
As Putin Pushes Russia’s Untested COVID Vaccine, Experts Worry Trump May Follow
Russia's vaccine did not go through Phase 3 testing involving thousands of subjects, meaning its efficacy is in doubt.
Sanders Joins Calls for Resignation or Removal of Postmaster General
Sen. Bernie Sanders called out Louis DeJoy's actions as an attempt to “suppress the vote and undermine democracy.”
ICE Is Making Sure Migrant Kids Don’t Have COVID, and Then Expelling Them
The administration has used infection risk to justify expelling thousands of children without legal protections.
School That Suspended Student Documenting Lack of Social Distancing Goes Virtual
Hannah Watters was suspended for sharing images online showing her school's lackadaisical approach to social distancing.
Trump Executive Action on Unemployment Insurance Deliberately Leaves Out Poorest
The plan would require states to kick in $100 of the $400 total, a difficult task for states reeling from deficits.
Trump Thinks It’s a “Good Idea” to Add His Own Face to Mount Rushmore
The Supreme Court ruled that the land where the monument sits was illegally taken from Indigenous people in the 1800s.
Climate Activists Push Biden to Cut Ties With Industry-Friendly Energy Advisers
Environmentalists are floating potential cabinet picks, hoping to pressure Biden to take on the fossil fuel industry.
Lawmakers Demand Removal of Postmaster General DeJoy
DeJoy's efforts to destroy USPS and aid Trump's reelection has many on edge after his “Friday night massacre” shakeup.
ALEC Works to Pass Industry-Backed COVID Liability Shields at the State Level
Mitch McConnell is holding hostage additional aid for people and businesses until he gets his immunity bill.