{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Treasury Sec. eyes $3 gas Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at the White House press briefing on Wednesday that Americans could start seeing $3 gas prices “sooner rather than later” depending on
Republican House candidate Tyler Kistner announced Wednesday that he’s dropping out of the race for Rep. Angie Craig’s Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional seat due to a Middle East deployment. Kistner ran unsuccessfully for Craig’s seat in both 2020 and 2022, coming within
Sam Graves also said he’s working on a $500 to $550 billion topline and that the bill will include an EV registration fee.
A Black former federal employee is suing the Trump administration, claiming he was fired because of his race. Alvin Brown, a Democrat member of the National Transportation Safety Board nominated by President Biden, was fired from his post in May 2025. In his lawsuit , filed in
An attorney representing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) denied sexual assault and misconduct accusations against her client on Wednesday, alleging the claims were part of a “political hit job” designed to undermine his now-suspended bid for California governor. “If it's
TIME Magazine released its annual list of “100 most influential people” on Wednesday, including many of President Trump’s political allies and rivals. The outlet considers recommendations from reporters and sources from around the world, and highlights leaders in the
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack faces two new felony charges, according to court filings made public Wednesday. Brian Cole Jr. was hit with counts of
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) accused right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson of turning into a “deranged, Leftist psycho” who “loves Sharia” law on Wednesday in a social media post. Cruz was responding to a post from his media company on the social platform X, which stated, “Muslims
Testimony from administration officials painted a stark picture of the logistical challenges ahead.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Wednesday said the Republican party was fractured and has not accomplished “anything” despite their majority in both the House and Senate. “Everything that goes on up here … is about, ‘Oh, we got to get reelected. We got to keep the majority.’
A new report is warning that Chinese-produced cellular modules, tiny components that are inside smart home devices, present a significant national security risk for the United States. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) report, first shared with The Hill, found that
President Trump on Wednesday mocked Fox News for featuring California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D), asking why the network spoke with him "instead of talking about" Republican candidates in the race. Trump ripped the network for discussing Steyer despite it featuring
First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass a set of bipartisan reforms aimed at modernizing a federal program for young people transitioning out of the foster care system. The first lady joined House Ways and Means Committee members and two people who were
Senate Republicans are allowing Donald Trump to continue to wage war with impunity. Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to block a resolution that would have stopped Trump from taking further military action in Iran without the express approval of Congress. The vote was 47–52,
On Wednesday, a federal jury found massive entertainment company Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, guilty of holding a monopoly on “major concert venues” and forcing artists to book via Ticketmaster or risk losing access to their amenities—a violation of federal antitrust
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed the Vax Act, which directs the state's health secretary to issue official recommendations for immunizations, screening and preventive services, rather than relying on the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Six House Republicans sided with the Democratic Party Wednesday, forcing a vote on a bill that could expand protections for Haitian immigrants. Republican Representatives María Elvira Salazar (Florida), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania), Mike Lawler (New York), Don Bacon
A Manhattan federal jury on Wednesday found Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, holds an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry and violated antitrust laws. The decision comes after four days of deliberation in the case, initially brought by the U.S.
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a resolution to limit President Trump's war authority in Iran for the fourth time as the conflict inches closer to the 60-day limit laid out in the War Powers Act. The vote was 47-52, mostly along party lines, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)
The Pentagon received direct orders from President Trump to prepare for a military escalation in Cuba, according to multiple reports this week. USA Today and Zeteo , both citing anonymous sources, report that the Pentagon is ramping up planning for a military operation in Cuba,
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports on Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking an extended ceasefire with Iran. “That is not true at this moment,” Leavitt told reporters, referring to “bad reporting” that the U.S. had formally requested an extension of the
Utah Senator Mike Lee got help from the Trump administration on his disastrous plot to execute a large-scale sell-off of public lands—only to be left behind weeks later. In June, Lee introduced a controversial measure to sell off 4.2 million acres of public land as an amendment
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ordered that all social media accounts affiliated with an Army unit be shut down after a post celebrating Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sparked mixed reactions online. Soldier for Life (SFL) — an Army unit that connects and helps shape and amplify
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that plans for President Trump’s Triumphal Arch will be submitted Thursday. Leavitt, during a press briefing, told reporters the Trump administration and the Interior Department will be submitting the plans for the
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American Catholic bishops are pushing back against the Trump administration after Vice President JD Vance warned Pope Leo XIV to “be careful when he talks about matters of theology” and invoked “just war” theory at a Turning Point USA event Tuesday. The United States Conference
If their current projections are right, next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for senior citizens receiving Social Security benefits could be cause for “worry,” according to The Senior Citizens League.
Former President George W. Bush contributed $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection bid as the incumbent fights for his political life against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to campaign finance filings released Wednesday. Bush gave $3,500 for
Democrats are mounting a formal opposition to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari filed six articles of impeachment against the Pentagon chief Wednesday, accusing Hegseth of repeatedly violating his constitutional oath. “Pete Hegseth
The British monarchy on Tuesday released the official itinerary for King Charles’s and Queen Camilla’s upcoming trip to the U.S. The royal couple is set to travel to the U.S. at the end of April through early May, and it comes at a particularly tense period between President
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at the White House press briefing on Wednesday that Americans could start seeing $3 gas prices “sooner rather than later” depending on how negotiations to open Iran’s Strait of Hormuz end up playing out. “It’s bank week here in
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday said he’s still “undecided” about a 2028 presidential bid amid months in the spotlight opposing the Trump administration. “I will make a decision about that, and so far I’m undecided,” he said at the Semafor World Economy conference in
The senator called for guardrails on the use of AI in surveillance.
First lady Melania Trump will participate in a roundtable before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Trump administration's effort to reform the foster care system. Trump's "Fostering the Future" initiative focuses on securing educational
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Republican leaders on the Hill are eager to see the emergency military funding request as they map out their legislative strategy ahead of the midterm elections.
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The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is pushing back on President Trump’s claim that its immigration research shows the Trump administration’s handling of the southern border is “the best in the History of the U.S.A.” The president on Tuesday posted a graph on his
Liberal media figures fawning over new PM Péter Magyar might be surprised to discover that he’s actually very conservative, and conservatives who are mad that Viktor Orbán lost might be in for a pleasant surprise.
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on Tuesday slammed Vice President Vance's warning to Pope Leo XIV for criticizing the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, branding it "how fascists talk." Vance addressed the pope's feud with President Trump during an event with Turning Point USA (TPUSA)
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday that he was “taken aback” by some of the comments Pope Leo XIV made about the conflict in Iran, amid President Trump’s criticism of the leader of the Catholic Church. “A pontiff or any religious leader can say anything they
Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) brought in $8.9 million in the first three months of the year as she seeks a Senate seat, her campaign announced this week. The sum marks the largest first-quarter raise for a Senate candidate in the state. Peltola, who lost Alaska’s at-large
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Sharon McMahon made a series of posts on social media where she criticized Charlie Kirk a few days after his death.
President Trump on Tuesday doubled down on the fact that he thought oil prices would be “much worse” than they are now amid the Iran war. “I mean, honestly, I thought there'd be much worse. And I was willing to do that to stop a nuclear weapon to be used against this country or
Cable and internet service provider Comcast reached a $117.5 million settlement after a major data breach exposed customers’ personal information in October 2023.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday afternoon about the White House's fiscal 2027 budget request for energy policies. The hearing comes as energy costs have skyrocketed amid the U.S. operation in Iran following the
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Wednesday warned against the “illusion” of an agreement with Iran that does not clearly outline a method to assess its nuclear development. “Iran has a very ambitious, wide nuclear program so all