Democrats conflicted over Trump’s Iran push

Democrats in both houses of Congress are at odds over how to respond to President Trump’s deployment of military forces against Iran, with some ready to launch limited strikes against the regime and others worried about starting another war in the Middle East. Pro-Israel Democrats in particular see reasons for the administration to threaten military…

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DOE loans Southern $26.5B

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story DOE gives Southern $26.5B loan The Department of Energy announced Wednesday it will make its largest loan ever, $26.5 billion for power in Georgia and Alabama. © AP Photo/Ivan Vucci The loan, made to subsidiaries of utility Southern Co., will provide funding for new gas……

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Trump’s atypical surgeon general pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways

After months of delays, Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, appeared before the Senate, facing intense questions over her qualifications, personal health care practices and career as a social media influencer. Means appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, nearly four months after her initial…

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