Senators Push CFTC to Probe Oil Trading Before Trump Iran News
Two Democratic US Senators pressed the federal derivatives regulator to investigate suspicious oil futures trading in the lead…
How the Iran War Reveals the Extent of Fossil Fuel Propaganda
As oil prices continue to rise in the shadow of the war with Iran, Americans can expect the…
A Rhode Island Democrat emerges as a top Trump antagonist
Roughly one week after meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell was “suddenly transferred from a low-security…
Senate Democrats seek audit of DOGE access to Social Security systems
In the aftermath of DOGE incursions into Social Security Administration computer systems, a trio of Senate Democrats is…
Elon Musk departs White House role, maintains ties with Trump
President Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk, who served as a “special employee” in the White House, is…
Senators Seek Answers About Any Binance, Trump Family Ties
Four Democratic Senators reportedly said Friday (May 9) that they want answers from government officials about any ties…
New EPA guidance: Any spending greater than $50,000 must get DOGE approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance directing that spending items greater than $50,000…
A single day of DOGE remakes huge sections of government
WASHINGTON (AP) — A series of decisions revealed Friday provided a glimpse of the turmoil engulfing federal agencies…
Congress votes to kill Biden-era methane fee on oil and gas producers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Congress has voted to repeal a federal fee on oil and gas producers…
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 8, 2024
With the 2024 election in the books, we’re on the fast-track to the holidays … and the quiet…