President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reversing federal policies that incentivize electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The new administration is also targeting emissions rules adopted by some states that further encourage EV purchases. What Biden-era EV policies does this order target? The Biden administration had implemented a range of measures to support transportation electrification…

Senate Republicans are standing by Pete Hegseth after his former sister-in-law brought forward new allegations about abusive behavior. President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Defense has faced multiple accusations both on the record and anonymously, which have slowed his confirmation.  “I’ve known Pete for a long time. He’ll do a great…

The fate of New York City’s highly debated congestion pricing could now be up to the Trump administration. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, D, is the latest politician to urge President Donald Trump to take another look at the toll plan. In a letter to Trump, Murphy said he is open to the concept of…

The Trump administration has introduced a new “One Flag Policy,” requiring all State Department buildings to fly only the American flag. This rule applies to U.S. State Department facilities both domestically and abroad, banning any other flags from being displayed on these government grounds. The policy, issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio after his…

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress introduced a bill to move federal agencies out of Washington, D.C., and closer to the communities they serve. The legislation, called the SWAMP Act, aims to provide taxpayers with better service and save them money.  “[The bill] will ensure that federal bureaucrats who have never left DC aren’t…

Iraq’s parliament added controversial amendments to one of the country’s laws on Tuesday, Jan. 22, which critics say will effectively make child marriage legal. The amendments give Islamic courts more authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance. Critics say it undermines Iraq’s 1959 personal status law, which unified family law and established safeguards…

The Justice Department has issued a new memo to federal prosecutors across the country. It instructs them to investigate and take legal action against any state or local official obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws. The directive comes after President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on his first day in office, including one…

Harvard University agreed to settle two lawsuits accusing the Ivy League school of not doing enough to protect Jewish students. The lawsuits came about as a result of numerous pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses last Spring. The demonstrations took place on campuses across the nation last year after the conflict between Hamas and Israel escalated…

A bishop in Washington urged President Donald Trump, during a nationally televised church service, to “have mercy upon” communities that may be impacted by his new administration’s immigration and LGBTQ+ policies. During the traditional post-inauguration interfaith prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, Mariann Budde, appealed…

The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief is warning world leaders that Iran’s recent promise to ramp up enrichment of uranium to nuclear weapons grade levels is well underway. Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General, said, “Iran has moved into increasing the production, enrichment of 60% sevenfold.” Grossi added, “So, I think this…