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Biden administration proposes blocking new coal mines at major federal hub
The Biden administration has moved to block new coal mines on public land in parts of Montana and Wyoming, a major U.S. coal hub. It released two proposed plans on Thursday that would prevent companies from applying for new coal mining rights on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden proposes barring new federal coal at mining hub
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden proposes barring new federal coal at mining hub The Biden administration is moving toward barring new coal leasing on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
House Democrat says cutting federal funds for Harvard 'needs to be on the table'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday said cutting federal funds for Harvard University and other schools should be an option "on the table" over their handling of campus antisemitism. Auchincloss, who is an alum of Harvard, visited the Ivy ...The Hill - Politics -
FIFA proposal on racism urges all 211 federations to mandate abuse as a disciplinary offense
FIFA proposal on racism urges all 211 federations to mandate abuse as a disciplinary offenseABC News - Sports -
GOP lawmaker proposes sanctions against Georgian officials over Russian-inspired law
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is readying legislation to sanction government officials in the country of Georgia over their pursuit of a Russian-inspired bill that has triggered unprecedented protests and drawn condemnation from U.S. and European Union ...The Hill - Politics -
The hypocrisy behind the GOP’s war on antisemitism
Republicans’ partisan weaponization of antisemitism has not diminished their toleration of anti-Jewish dog whistlers in their own ranks.The Hill - Politics -
Justice Dept. proposes marijuana reclassification
The Justice Department submitted a proposal Thursday to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare looks into the process that would ease restrictions on cannabis.CBS News - Top stories -
Harvard Was Unresponsive to Antisemitism, House Committee Finds
The university ignored recommendations from an advisory group and failed to act on student complaints, a report from a Republican-led House committee said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Death notice' and tributes for Dublin-NY portal
An art project that links Dublin and New York via a live video "portal" has been temporarily shut.BBC News - Top stories -
Synagogue Arson Attempt Fuels Antisemitism Fears in France
Police shot and killed an armed suspect who was attempting to set fire to a synagogue in the northwest of the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Binance Gets Two Compliance Monitors in Settlements With U.S. Authorities
Consultant Forensic Risk Alliance and law firm Sullivan & Cromwell have been selected as outside monitors as part of the crypto exchange’s $4.3 billion settlements with U.S. regulators.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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DOJ releases proposed rule to reclassify marijuana
The Biden administration announced Thursday that it's officially moving with a proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3.ABC News - Top stories -
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Trump asks NY high court to intervene in gag order fight
Former President Trump asked New York’s highest court to intervene in his fight to throw out the gag order in his ongoing hush money criminal trial, one day after a mid-level appellate court upheld it. Trump’s attorney filed a notice of appeal on ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Harvard Ignored Antisemitism Advisory Group’s Recommendations, House Committee Says
In a report, the committee listed what it said were Harvard’s failures to crack down on antisemitism. Harvard said the report gives an “incomplete and inaccurate view” of its efforts.The New York Times - Top stories -
House panel accuses Harvard of suppressing antisemitism group's findings
The House Education and the Workforce Committee released a report Friday it says shows Harvard University's lack of action against antisemitism, accusing the top university of suppressing its own antisemitism taskforce’s recommendations. ...The Hill - Politics -
Congress can help colleges counter antisemitism through free speech
The recent shocking torrent of antisemitism has awakened Americans. More and more are speaking up. The First Amendment provides them — as well as faculty and students — with opportunities to educate the public about Israel, Jewish history and ...The Hill - Politics -
Slovak PM awake but in serious condition after shooting
Robert Fico undergoes second surgery after assassination attemptFinancial Times - World -
LPGA monitoring health issues after 10 players withdraw from Mizuho Americas Open
LPGA officials are concerned about health issues at the Mizuho Americas Open.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
LPGA monitoring after 10 golfers, including Rose Zhang, withdraw from Mizuho Americas Open
Rose Zhang was one of seven golfers who withdrew from the tournament due to an illness.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Proposed North Carolina law would make it illegal to wear masks in public
Republican senators in North Carolina passed a bill Wednesday revoking a pandemic-era law allowing for masks to be worn in public for health concerns.NBC News - Top stories -
House GOP releases $1.5 trillion farm bill proposal as clock ticks
House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) unveiled his long-awaited farm bill, teeing up the process of wedding the two chambers’ competing visions for the $1.5 trillion package underpinning the U.S. agriculture system. The committee is set ...The Hill - Politics -
Russia Says U.S. Ignores Its Proposals for Prisoner Swap
The State Department says efforts to secure the release of Americans held by Russia are ongoing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
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Johnson condemns lawmaker fighting at hearing: ‘Not a good look’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the tone of a raucous Thursday night House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing saying members need to show decorum. “It's not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters as they asked about a ...The Hill - Politics -
‘Oversight After Dark’: Lawmakers Hurl Insults at Session
In an after-hours session on Capitol Hill, insults by the right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene led to a raucous exchange with Democrats, featuring insults about personal appearance, intellect and more.The New York Times - Top stories -
Greene fracas at hearing leaves lawmakers shaking their heads
A Thursday night hearing’s descent into chaos earned rebuke from both sides of the aisle after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked another member’s physical appearance, a barb Democrats said had racial undertones. House Oversight and ...The Hill - Politics -
US lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment
The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.BBC News - Top stories -
Leading Republican Lawmaker Chastises Biden in Israel's Parliament
Elise Stefanik, a potential vice-presidential candidate, called for unconditional U.S. support for Israel in its war in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Federal Consumer Financial Watchdog Survives Supreme Court Scrutiny
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a 7-2 court, said that Congress has wide discretion in structuring the way federal agencies are funded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Federal inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin can represent himself at trial
The federal inmate charged in December with stabbing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in an Arizona prison can represent himself in court after a judge agreed to a request to waive his right to legal representation, court documents ...NBC News - Top stories -
For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change
States have for decades been using foster children's federal Social Security benefits to help cover the costs of state servicesABC News - Health -
Federer, Nadal summit mountain in Italy's Dolomites for Louis Vuitton campaign
The fashion brand returned its "Core Values" campaign featuring the tennis icons, with the tagline "these are journeys that turn into legends."ESPN - Sports -
Rubio predicts Trump 'won't get to sign' federal abortion ban
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday predicted former President Trump will not have the opportunity to sign a national abortion ban even if he is reelected and wanted to, arguing the issue will never receive enough support in Congress. When asked ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Supreme Court upholds funding structure for CFPB
The Supreme Court said in a 7-2 decision that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure complies with the Constitution's Appropriations Clause.CBS News - Top stories -
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to CFPB Funding
A decision against the agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, could have cast doubt on all of its regulations and enforcement actions.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Slovak prime minister in stable, but serious condition after assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is still hospitalized after being shot multiple times Wednesday in what officials are calling an assassination attempt. A government minister says there was a clear political motivation for the shooting, but ...CBS News - Top stories -
Slovakia's prime minister in stable but 'very serious' condition after assassination attempt
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive an assassination attempt following surgery, according to the country's deputy prime minister.CNBC - Business