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43 percent say Trump responsible for current state of economy: Survey

A large share of Americans say President Trump is to blame for the current economic conditions facing the nation, including high inflation and affordability concerns, according to a new survey. The Politico/Public First poll, released Thursday, found that 43 percent of respondents said they believe the president is mostly or fully responsible for the state…

Court reinstates $7B ‘Solar for All’ program axed by Trump

A federal court has rebuffed the Trump administration’s effort to slash a $7 billion program that seeks to provide rooftop solar power in disadvantaged communities. Judge Mary McElroy, a Trump appointee in Rhode Island, vacated the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) move to terminate the Solar For All (SFA) program and claw back the funding. The program in question…

Shaheen blocks $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, joining House counterpart

The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has exercised a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, The Hill has learned, allying with her counterpart in the House and underscoring deep mistrust with the Trump administration and Israeli government. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) has expressed frustration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Republican misgenders McBride at candidate forum before removal

Republican nominee Joe Arminio was removed from a forum debate in Wilmington, Delaware after misgendering his opponent, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.). During the debate between the candidates competing for Delaware’s lone congressional district, Arminio used the incorrect pronouns when referring to McBride – who made history in 2024 as the first openly transgender member of Congress. “I’m sorry to have…

Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Friday announced a new proposal to tighten restrictions on data center developments in the Old Dominion. The governor’s “Data Center Accountability Framework” outlines several objectives for the commonwealth’s approach to these projects, including cutting down on noise pollution and water use tied to these projects and promoting clean energy…