Trump proposes to narrow water regulations

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump proposes limiting Clean Water Act protections The Trump administration is proposing to limit which water bodies qualify for Clean Water Act protections. © Adobe Stock The administration has proposed a new definition for what counts as “waters of the United States”… Source link

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Trump DOJ’s James Comey case faces widening judicial backlash

The Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey is facing death due to thousands of procedural errors. Federal judges overseeing the criminal case have raised concerns about the department’s efforts to investigate and convict President Trump’s rival, from the evidence presented to grand jurors to the prosecutor building the government’s case. , Source…

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Trump on economy: 'You're so damn lucky I won'

President Trump told McDonald’s Impact Summit attendees on Monday that they are “very lucky” to win the 2024 presidential election, arguing that the economy would be a “devastation” under former Vice President Kamala Harris. “Welfare was going up. Everything was going up. Government jobs were going up, real jobs were going down,”… Source link

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Granddaughter of 'Charlotte's Web' author criticizes DHS using book name in Charlotte operation

Martha White, granddaughter of “Charlotte’s Web” author E.B. White, criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for using the novel’s name to refer to its Charlotte, NC, immigration enforcement operation. The Trump administration has called this effort “Operation Charlotte’s Web”. “He believed in the rule of law and due process,” Martha White said. Source link

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Larry Summers stepping back from 'public commitments' after Epstein emails

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Monday he will “withdraw from public commitments” amid revelations he frequently interacted with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my wrong decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein,” Summers… Source link

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Trump admin sues to block California’s ICE mask ban

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the state of California on Monday, alleging that a law banning federal immigration officers from wearing face masks is unconstitutional. The lawsuit, filed in the Central District of California against California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) and California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), says the state has… Source link

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House advances resolution to condemn Rep. Chuy García for timing of his retirement announcement

The House on Monday advanced a resolution brought by Representative Mary Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) censuring Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) for the controversial timing of his retirement announcement, thereby ensuring that his chief of staff will be the only candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the race to succeed him. On the proposal table……

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Trump touts economy: 'You're so damn lucky'

Welcome to The Hills Business & Economy Newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump brags about the economy at McDonald’s summit President Trump told attendees at the McDonald’s Impact Summit on Monday that they are “very lucky” to win the 2024 presidential election, arguing that the economy… Source link

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