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What to Know About Trump’s Orders to Boost US Fishing Industry
Prior regulations on commercial fishing were detrimental to the industry in U.S. territories like American Samoa, the White House has said.
Amid Universities Battle, Some in Higher Education See Funding and Academic Freedom Differently
Leaders from Hillsdale College, the University of Austin, and Harvard’s Republicans diverge from a left-leaning culture.
GOP Lawmakers Advance Bills to Restore Local Zoning Control Over Green Energy Projects
Michigan Republicans say they want to put land use and zoning decisions for wind and solar projects back in the hands of localities.
Trump Considering Auto Tariff Exemptions, White House Confirms
The White House has confirmed that tariff exemptions for automakers are being considered, amid concerns over their economic impact.
Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Let Energy Companies Sue California Over Emissions Rules
A federal appeals court previously halted the lawsuit, saying the companies had no right to sue.
US Can Produce Rare Earths If China Stops Exports–But There’s a Catch
China’s export restrictions on seven key manufacturing materials exposed a glaring absence of commercial processing capacity with few fast fixes on tap.
Africa Would Bear Brunt of US Tariffs, Must Look to Negotiations, Analysts Say
African governments have appointed special envoys to be dispatched to Washington to negotiate with President Trump’s representatives before the July 9 deadline.
Vance Calls for Stronger Defense, Trade Relations With India During Visit
The vice president said he believes there is much more the two nations could accomplish together.
Supreme Court Cancels Temporary Block of Ohio’s Qualified Immunity Ballot Initiative
The decision follows the court’s April 10 ruling preventing the initiative effort from proceeding.
US Sanctions Iranian Energy Tycoon Over Nuclear, Terror Financing
The aim is to choke off revenue streams backing Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its network of terror proxies, according to the Treasury Department.
Supreme Court Seems to Favor Allowing Parents to Opt-Out From Pro-LGBT Books in Schools
After a Maryland county’s school board canceled its opt-out option, lower courts declined to reinstate it.
Supreme Court Rules 5-4 That Deportees Get Extra Time When Deadline Falls on Non-Business Day
A federal appeals court previously held that the man filed a motion too late.
Federal Student Loan Collections to Restart in May After Biden-Era Freeze
The loan repayment push aims to stabilize the $1.6 trillion federal student debt portfolio and reduce taxpayer burden amid rising delinquency.
How Junk Food Took Hold in the US and What RFK Jr. Is Doing About It
‘We have people who are obese who are at the same time malnourished, because the food that we’re eating is not nutrient-dense anymore,’ Kennedy said.
Oregon Lawmakers, Courts Weigh Strict New Gun Laws
The Oregon legislature is debating three new gun bills while the Oregon Supreme Court considers the fate of a ballot measure on hold since 2022.
Washington’s Salvadorans Approve of El Salvador’s President
The Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation battle did not spark comments—but President Nayib Bukele seemed popular among Salvadorans in the U.S. capital.
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Task Force That Issues Preventive Care Mandates
A federal appeals court previously ruled that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s structure made it unconstitutional.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Obamacare Preventive Care Rule
A federal appeals court decided last year that the mandates were invalid because the Preventive Services Task Force structure violates the Constitution.
Mississippi Supreme Court Rules Transitioning Teen Not Entitled to Name Change
State law allows a minor’s name to be changed only when it is ‘clearly in the best interest of the child,’ the court held.
