California Governor Gavin Newsom is meeting with the Biden administration to discuss zero-emission vehicles and disaster relief, which were targeted by President-elect Donald Trump. Newsom called for a special session in December to protect California’s liberal policies from potential changes with Trump’s return to office. Sen.-Elect Adam Schiff stated he will collaborate with Trump on…

Former President Donald Trump defeated current Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. 2024 presidential elections, and will return to the White House in 2025. Trump’s win, which included an important surprise victory in the national popular vote, may set the stage for a GOP “trifecta” if Republicans can win a majority in the U.S.…

For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule that requires oil and gas companies to pay for methane emissions. However, opponents argue that these standards could raise energy costs for Americans. They also raised questions about how long the new standards will even remain in effect with the Trump administration…

President-elect Donald Trump winning a second term in the White House is putting a spotlight on women’s health. Since the election, companies have seen a major surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives like Plan B.  Women’s telehealth company Winx said sales of its morning-after pill were up 315% on the day after the election…

New York University (NYU) conducted flawed research on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City and the violence MTA workers face on the job. A spokesperson for NYU stated that the university has requested the Journal of Urban Health retract the study, which was publicly posted on Facebook, allowing bots and others to…

A surprising business leader is urging President-elect Donald Trump not to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time. ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods made the comments about the Paris agreement in interviews Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan.  “I don’t think the stops and starts are the…

Congress has a list of vital legislation it must approve before the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3. Failure to act will result in a government shutdown and a potential default on the nation’s debt.  There are two key deadlines  The first is Dec. 20 when government funding expires.  Lawmakers need to pass…

Seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will see higher premiums in 2025. Part B plans cover doctor’s appointments and services, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventative services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that enrollees will pay about 6% more for their Part B plan, increasing from $174.70 in 2024 to $185…

A new conspiracy theory is circulating on social media, alleging that Elon Musk used his satellite internet company, Starlink, to rig the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Voting machine companies and election officials are speaking out against the claims. The theory suggests that Starlink, developed by Musk’s SpaceX to provide high-speed internet worldwide, was somehow connected…

When President-elect Donald Trump meets with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 12, their wives won’t do the same. Various reports indicate Melania Trump has decided to pass on the visit. CNN and other media outlets report that Melania Trump won’t attend the traditional White House meeting that many view as…