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2023-01-09 17:01:04
by Dan McCue
South Dakota Permits Wind Farm With Lengthy List of Conditions

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has given its approval to a 71-turbine wind farm in the... Read More

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has given its approval to a 71-turbine wind farm in the central part of the state, but in doing so, it has specified 45 conditions that must be met in its... Read More

2023-01-09 15:59:59
by Dan McCue
FEC Flags Contribution Issues in George Santos' Filings

WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission last week flagged a number of issues with reported contributions made to embattled Rep.... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission last week flagged a number of issues with reported contributions made to embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who has come under scrutiny for sweeping lies he’s told about his personal life and career. In... Read More

2023-01-09 14:57:39
by Dan McCue
Election Commission Seeking Comment on Audit Procedures

WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission is seeking public comment on its policies and procedures for auditing political committees that... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission is seeking public comment on its policies and procedures for auditing political committees that do not receive public funds. Typically, when a non–publicly funded political committee’s disclosure reports indicate it has not met the... Read More

2023-01-09 14:54:02
by Dan McCue
Over 7,000 Nurses Walk Off Job in NYC

NEW YORK — More than 7,000 nurses at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center walked off the job... Read More

NEW YORK — More than 7,000 nurses at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center walked off the job this morning after talks to avert a strike fell apart overnight. The nurses are seeking better wages and working conditions.... Read More

2023-01-09 14:51:48
by Dan McCue
New Report Touts Potential of Hydrogen Produced by Organic Waste

WASHINGTON — Biohydrogen, also called Bio-H2, produced by agricultural and other organic waste not only could be the cornerstone of... Read More

WASHINGTON — Biohydrogen, also called Bio-H2, produced by agricultural and other organic waste not only could be the cornerstone of a new cyclical energy system, but might also address emissions after all other economically feasible efforts have been made to... Read More

2023-01-09 14:49:52
by Dan McCue
Ben Sasse Makes It Official, Leaves Senate

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., officially resigned from the Senate on Sunday to become the next president of the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., officially resigned from the Senate on Sunday to become the next president of the University of Florida. Sasse, who previously led Midland University, a small private college in Fremont, Nebraska, submitted his resignation last... Read More

2023-01-07 15:04:09
by Dan McCue
McCarthy Wins Speakership in Post-Midnight Session

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., won election as House Speaker early Saturday morning after a last minute maneuver at... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., won election as House Speaker early Saturday morning after a last minute maneuver at the end of the 15th round of voting forestalled a motion for adjournment and another potential round of voting next... Read More

2023-01-06 23:52:00
by Kate Michael
Officials Preview Upcoming North American Leaders’ Summit

WASHINGTON — In advance of the 2023 North American Leaders’ Summit, a convening of the heads of state from Canada,... Read More

WASHINGTON — In advance of the 2023 North American Leaders’ Summit, a convening of the heads of state from Canada, Mexico and the United States taking place next week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western... Read More

2023-01-06 19:08:08
by Tom Ramstack
Trump Sued for Wrongful Death of Officer at Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

WASHINGTON — The estate of a police officer who died a day after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the... Read More

WASHINGTON — The estate of a police officer who died a day after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is suing former President Donald Trump and two rioters. The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Washington,... Read More

2023-01-06 19:00:49
by Dan McCue
Tide Turns Toward McCarthy in Latest Speaker Votes

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., lost a 13th straight speakership vote on Friday afternoon, but for the first time... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., lost a 13th straight speakership vote on Friday afternoon, but for the first time all week, several Republican holdouts flipped their votes in his favor, apparently paving the way for his ultimate victory. Though... Read More

2023-01-06 16:01:14
by Dan McCue
Biden to Honor Election Officials as Jan. 6 Anniversary Is Commemorated

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will commemorate the second anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will commemorate the second anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol by awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to a dozen individuals who resisted efforts by former President Donald Trump and his... Read More

2023-01-06 14:34:55
by Dan McCue
White House Toughens Border Policy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the United States would immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the United States would immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the border from Mexico illegally. The new rules expand on an existing effort to stop Venezuelans attempting to... Read More

2023-01-05 21:59:33
by Dan McCue
McCarthy Quest for Speaker Gavel Falls Short for Third Straight Day

WASHINGTON — If there can be any such thing as hanging above the abyss on a yo-yo string, Rep. Kevin... Read More

WASHINGTON — If there can be any such thing as hanging above the abyss on a yo-yo string, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., may just be accomplishing that feat. For the third straight day, in vote after vote, the man who... Read More

2023-01-05 21:45:08
by Dan McCue
Offshore Wind Project Nets $24.1M in Tax Incentives

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. — A project aimed at transforming a warehouse into a support facility for a pending offshore wind... Read More

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. — A project aimed at transforming a warehouse into a support facility for a pending offshore wind project has netted $24.1 million in tax breaks from the Town of Brookhaven in New York state. The sales, use... Read More

2023-01-05 19:42:02
by Dan McCue
SC Supreme Court Strikes Down Six-Week Abortion Ban

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s ban on abortion six weeks into... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s ban on abortion six weeks into a pregnancy, ruling the restriction violates the state constitution’s right to privacy. The 3-2 ruling comes nearly two years after... Read More

2023-01-05 18:49:10
by Dan McCue
Casey to Undergo Surgery for Prostate Cancer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said Thursday that he will undergo surgery for prostate cancer but... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said Thursday that he will undergo surgery for prostate cancer but is expected to make a full recovery. Casey, 62, revealed his diagnosis via Twitter Thursday morning. “While this news came... Read More

2023-01-05 18:45:13
by Dan McCue
Stabenow Says She Won't Run Again in 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., revealed Thursday that she will not run for a fifth term in 2024,... Read More

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., revealed Thursday that she will not run for a fifth term in 2024, opening up a seat in the key battleground state. “Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to... Read More

2023-01-05 16:40:41
by Dan McCue
More Singles and Doubles, Fewer Home Runs Expected of 118th Congress

WASHINGTON — Thanks to its ability to pass sweeping pieces of legislation, ranging from the bipartisan infrastructure law and CHIPS... Read More

WASHINGTON — Thanks to its ability to pass sweeping pieces of legislation, ranging from the bipartisan infrastructure law and CHIPS and Science Act to the American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act, the 117th Congress will be remembered for its... Read More

2023-01-05 14:56:02
by Dan McCue
McCarthy Pinning Thursday Hopes on Campaign Concession

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and his allies in Congress are pinning their hope that he’ll finally be elected... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and his allies in Congress are pinning their hope that he’ll finally be elected House speaker on Thursday on a promise that his political action committee won’t support candidates in open primaries in safe... Read More

2023-01-04 21:26:07
by Dan McCue
Reward for Info on Capitol Hill Pipe Bomber Raised to $500,000

WASHINGTON — The reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the planting of two... Read More

WASHINGTON — The reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the planting of two pipe bombs on Capitol Hill in January 2021 has been raised to $500,000. The bombs were placed near the headquarters... Read More

2023-01-04 20:49:55
by Natalie McCormick
Diversity Makes History in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — It was a turn of events that simply demanded one sit up and take notice. On Sunday... Read More

LANSING, Mich. — It was a turn of events that simply demanded one sit up and take notice. On Sunday morning, Jan. 1, Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News, tweeted, “As of this morning, there are... Read More

2023-01-04 19:00:15
by Dan McCue
McCarthy Again Three Time Loser on Second Day of Voting on New House Speaker

WASHINGTON — Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ended Wednesday afternoon just as he ended his Tuesday — on the short... Read More

WASHINGTON — Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ended Wednesday afternoon just as he ended his Tuesday — on the short ends of successive votes for the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. After all the votes were cast... Read More

2023-01-04 16:42:41
by Dan McCue
Gaetz Assails McCarthy Move Into Speaker’s Office

WASHINGTON — Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., stepped up his rhetoric against House speaker candidate Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Tuesday night, demanding... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., stepped up his rhetoric against House speaker candidate Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Tuesday night, demanding to know why his colleague is already inhabiting the speaker’s office. Over the course of a brutal afternoon, McCarthy lost... Read More

2023-01-04 16:40:41
by Dan McCue
ABA Releases Primer on Immigration Enforcement at the Border

WASHINGTON — Despite the inflammatory rhetoric of some lawmakers and the media reports that often parrot it, the surge of... Read More

WASHINGTON — Despite the inflammatory rhetoric of some lawmakers and the media reports that often parrot it, the surge of asylum seekers at the southern border of the U.S. is not a “security threat,” but instead an understandable flow of... Read More

2023-01-04 15:22:54
by Dan McCue
FDA to Allow Retail Pharmacies to Offer Abortion Pills

WASHINGTON — An abortion pill previously available only from a certified doctor, clinic or two online pharmacies will soon be... Read More

WASHINGTON — An abortion pill previously available only from a certified doctor, clinic or two online pharmacies will soon be obtainable at local pharmacies with a prescription, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. Mifepristone is the first of two... Read More

US Reopening Visa and Consular Services at Embassy in Cuba

HAVANA (AP) — The United States Embassy in Cuba is reopening visa and consular services Wednesday, the first time it... Read More

HAVANA (AP) — The United States Embassy in Cuba is reopening visa and consular services Wednesday, the first time it has done so since a spate of unexplained health incidents among diplomatic staff in 2017 slashed the American presence in... Read More

2023-01-03 23:57:30
by Kate Michael
Climate Action Campaign Greets 118th Congress With ‘Be Vocal’ Plea

WASHINGTON — The Climate Action Campaign, a coalition of national environment and climate action groups, met new members of Congress... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Climate Action Campaign, a coalition of national environment and climate action groups, met new members of Congress on their way to work to call for more congressional climate action at the opening of the 118th Congress. Greeting... Read More

2023-01-03 23:33:42
by Dan McCue
House Adjourns After McCarthy Falls Short in Three Votes for Speaker

WASHINGTON — The House adjourned on Tuesday evening after Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., failed in three back-to-back votes to... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House adjourned on Tuesday evening after Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., failed in three back-to-back votes to secure enough support to be elected House speaker. The votes left the House GOP in an apparent state of chaos.... Read More

2023-01-03 20:17:46
by TWN Staff
118th Congress New Senate Chiefs

As new members of the Senate take office, one of the first and most important decisions they make is the... Read More

As new members of the Senate take office, one of the first and most important decisions they make is the appointment of a chief of staff. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. The Senate also adopted... Read More

2023-01-03 20:16:58
by TWN Staff
118th Congress New House Chiefs

As new members of the House of Representatives take office, one of the first and most important decisions they make... Read More

As new members of the House of Representatives take office, one of the first and most important decisions they make is the appointment of a chief of staff. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. The House... Read More

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