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Energy companies seek dismissal in Hawaii climate lawfare case

Thursday, July 24 by The Center Square

Energy companies being sued by the city of Honolulu over climate change accusations have motioned for summary judgment, stating that Hawaii’s two-year statute of limitations makes the plaintiffs’ case unsubstantial. ... Read More.

Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales, so far

Thursday, July 24 by The Center Square

A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado. So far this year, there were 110,379 new... Read More.

Feds investigate five universities for ‘exclusionary’ scholarships

Thursday, July 24 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday investigations into five universities, including the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University, for potential Title VI violations. The investigations by the... Read More.

Trump keeps pressure on Powell with rare visit to central bank

Thursday, July 24 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump continues to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The president plans to personally visit the central bank Thursday afternoon, where a $2.5 billion renovation is underway. ... Read More.

Congressional Republicans introduce bill targeting riot funders

Thursday, July 24 by The Center Square

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and several Republican cosponsors, introduced the Stop Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots (Stop FUNDERs) Act to hold accountable financiers of rioters and vandals. ... Read More.

Whatley, Cooper to vie for Tillis’ U.S. Senate seat

Thursday, July 24 by The Center Square

North Carolina voters will choose between Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley and former two-term Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to succeed Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, multiple reports say. ... Read More.

Department investigates alleged Title IX violation in Oregon

Wednesday, July 23 by The Center Square

The Oregon Department of Education has been under investigation by the U.S. Education Department over an alleged violation of Title IX protections for allowing transgender athletes to compete in female sports. ... Read More.

U.S. House panel discusses California law’s impact on prices

Wednesday, July 23 by The Center Square

Tension filled the room at the U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing Wednesday morning as representatives debated the ramifications of California’s Proposition 12 on farmers and consumers nationwide. The committee... Read More.

Unsealing denied in FL; Comer moves to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell

Wednesday, July 23 by The Center Square

Two new developments unfolded Wednesday in the federal investigation of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein — one, a possible setback for the administration, and the other, a step that may lead to further revelations in the case. ... Read More.

Civil rights office pledges to ‘kill’ DEI initiatives in govt, business, schools

Wednesday, July 23 by The Center Square

The Department of Justice will remain laser-focused on combating actions it believes violate civil rights laws, including initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. That plan includes using subpoenas, prosecutions... Read More.