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Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live
Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...The Guardian - 6d -
Khanna eyes Defense Department contracting, excess property for DOGE action
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) took aim at the U.S. defense budget for potential cuts doled out by the newly created "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). "I want the U.S. to have the greatest ...The Hill - 6d -
Investment Fund Acadia Readies $9 Billion Renewable Energy Project Lineup
The investor group, with support from Microsoft and other companies, hopes to build out 5 gigawatts of renewable power capacity in the next five years.Inc. - 6d -
US West governors adopt bipartisan resolutions on environment, energy, healthcare
Governors from the U.S. West came together this week to adopt a set of bipartisan resolutions, with a goal of solidifying state and federal partnerships on environmental policies, as well as ...The Hill - 6d -
Britain Promised Clean Energy, but It Still Needs Oil
The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with renewable energy projects, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages.The New York Times - 6d -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Kazatomprom, Technip Energies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Here’s How Much Cleaner Energy Could Save America, in Lives and Money
Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis.The New York Times - 6d -
Ukraine faces a cold, dark winter after Russia’s energy strikes
Russia’s targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure have left us in a perilous situation that cannot be remedied without outside help.The Hill - 6d -
‘We’re an evolving laboratory’: the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy
Harnessing wind, hydro and maybe geothermal power, the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro is blazing a trail for sustainable energy – and the secret is all in the mix. Words and photographs by Ofelia ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
The department of flags: Syrian rebels lay bare Assad’s corrupt state
Transitional authorities grapple with bureaucracy filled with phantom jobs, pervasive graft and culture of obedienceFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Government department spends £1,200 on two folders
It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves asks departments to highlight savings they can make in the next few years.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
DoJ vs. DEI: Trump’s Justice Department Likely to Target Diversity Programs
Policies at companies and universities will likely face serious challenges under the incoming Republican administration.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Good luck reforming the Department of Defense
Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Abolishing the Department of Education will not be easy
The Constitution does not empower the federal government to fund schooling.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
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The Best Cookbooks of 2024: Big Dip Energy, Ottolenghi Comfort, and More
This year’s best cookbooks provide inventive, well-tested instructions for dips, barbecue, beans, and pasta. There’s even a book that tells you what the heck to do with celery root.Wired - Dec. 10 -
EU advises members not to give UK greater access to energy market
Brussels says its ‘no cherry picking’ rule should apply to co-operation on electricity tradingFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Treasury Department may fine small businesses $10,000 or more if they don't file this new report
The Corporate Transparency Act requires many businesses to file data about their "beneficial owners" by Jan. 1. But the rule is being challenged in court.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Trump names several picks for State Department roles
President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump names Alina Habba counselor to the president, with other State Department roles
President-elect Donald Trump announced several State Department roles in a series of consecutive posts on Truth Social on Sunday.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Top Wall Street analysts tout these energy stocks for attractive dividends
TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Chevron and Energy Transfer.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
Did Trump Drain Democrats’ Energy? These Races Will Be the First Test.
As Democrats try to fire up their fatigued base, two contests for the Virginia legislature will serve as the first measure of partisan enthusiasm since Donald J. Trump’s victory.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus
New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Kennedy Center’s Chairman Won’t Depart After All
As the nation’s capital prepares for a second Trump administration, the performing arts center announced that its chairman would not step down in January as planned.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird fluABC News - Dec. 6 -
A $400 Billion Clean Energy Program Is Racing to Get Money Out the Door
Some fear Donald Trump could freeze the Energy Department’s loan office, which supports electric vehicles, geothermal, nuclear and other novel technologies.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
OPEC+ oil output delay a 'reality check’ as group eyes demand, U.S. outlook, Saudi energy min says
"It's not a good idea to bring volumes in the first quarter," Saudi Arabia's Abdulaziz bin Salman assessed, with reference to demand and global uncertainty.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Court rejects Boeing plea deal in deadly 737 Max crashes, citing concerns with Justice Department's DEI policies
A federal judge rejected Boeing's deal with the Justice Department to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge tied to fatal crashes of 737 Max planes.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Why thermal batteries could replace lithium-ion batteries for energy storage
Thermal batteries store renewable energy as heat, offering a cost-effective way for industries like steel and cement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Green energy from banana waste?
Scientists say they've found found a new way to turn trash into a valuable commodity. CBS News' Leah Mishkin has the story about tons of banana stems being used to power up homes, and maybe even to ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
How Lagos’s nightlife lost its famous energy
Nigerian president’s economic shock therapy has gutted the middle class and the megacity’s festive party sceneFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on OPEC+ output cuts, Shell, Equinor and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department
The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Memphis police ‘regularly violate constitution’, says justice department
‘Exhaustive’ investigation finds discrimination against Black people and conduct that ‘violates people’s civil rights’. The US Department of Justice said Memphis police “regularly violate the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Justice Department finds Memphis police used excessive force, discriminated against Black people
The Department of Justice has determined the Memphis Police Department used excessive force and discriminated against Black people after an investigation launched in the wake of Tyre Nichols' ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?
President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump picks Monica Crowley for senior State Department post
President-elect Trump on Wednesday nominated Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor who faced public scrutiny during Trump’s first term over allegations of plagiarism, for a top public ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change
Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View
Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4
