Monday, October 19, 2026

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Economy

EPA Revokes Power Plant Emission Limits to Cut Costs

The Environmental Protection Agency moved Monday to dismantle federal greenhouse gas restrictions on the nation’s electric power sector, reversing a cornerstone climate policy established by the previous administration. EPA Administrator…

Constitution

Massie Files Impeachment Against Hegseth Over Iran Conflict

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) formally moved to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, citing unauthorized military action in Iran. The Kentucky Republican read the articles of…

Constitution

High Court Drops Bond Hearing Case as Moot

The Supreme Court cleared its docket of a significant immigration dispute on Friday, dismissing a case that challenged the federal government’s authority to detain noncitizens without bond hearings. The decision…

Economy

Senate Votes on Crypto Framework Amid Ethics Clause Debate

The Senate held a procedural vote Tuesday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a measure that would establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in United States history.…

Constitution

High Court Denies Trump Bid to Halt Mail-In Voting Block

The Supreme Court declined Monday to intervene in a lower court ruling that blocks the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting procedures through the U.S. Postal Service. The decision…

States

Trump Dismisses AI Risks as Congress Pushes Regulatory Guardrails

The debate over artificial intelligence regulation has intensified in Washington, with President Donald Trump clashing with lawmakers and industry experts who warn of existential threats from unchecked technology development. Executive…

Economy

Debt Ceiling Breach Projected at $41.1 Trillion in 2027

With the national debt at a record $40 trillion and analysts forecasting a breach of the statutory borrowing limit at $41.1 trillion in 2027, Congress faces a high-stakes fiscal deadline…

Constitution

Supreme Court Blocks USPS Mail Ballot Rules Through November Election

The U.S. Supreme Court has kept a preliminary injunction active through the November 3 election, preventing the Postal Service from enforcing new restrictions on mail voting that were designed to…