Politics
Youth voter registration drops sharply in Idaho following student ID restrictions
Idaho has seen a 23% decline in registered voters aged 18-19 since 2023 legislation eliminated student IDs as acceptable voter identification, raising concerns about ballot access for young people as the state now ranks last nationally in youth voter r...
Trump Administration Finalizes Rollback of Federal Fuel Economy Standards
The Trump administration has finalized new fuel economy standards that project approximately $1,300 in savings per new vehicle by 2031, reversing Biden-era requirements and resetting efficiency targets for automakers through model year 2031....
Congress stages protest in Lucknow demanding Chief Election Commissioner's resignation
Uttar Pradesh Congress organized a demonstration on Friday calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged irregularities in the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision exercise....
Santee residents to decide on 1% sales tax hike in November ballot
Santee voters will consider a proposed 1% general sales tax increase during the November election, with city officials seeking additional revenue for municipal services and infrastructure....
Senate candidate Talarico outlines immigration stance at Texas Tribune Festival, avoids direct comment on ICE shooting
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico spoke about immigration policy at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Thursday, arguing that border security and a welcoming immigration system are not mutually exclusive, but declined to address Sunday...
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington calling for partnership with U.S. ahead of Trump talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Washington for a three-day state visit, his first to the U.S. capital in over a decade, with key talks scheduled at the White House on September 24....
House Passes Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill with 100% Tariff Authority
The US House of Representatives approved comprehensive sanctions legislation targeting Russia and Iran by a 262-159 vote, granting the White House authority to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian energy exports....
SP leader warns UCC threatens communal harmony as BJP defends nationwide rollout
Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan criticised the Uniform Civil Code as a threat to religious diversity, while UP minister Sanjay Nishad defended the legislation as essential for social justice and gender equality. The debate follows Union Home Minister A...
Oil Trades Worth $2 Billion: The CE Energy File
Roughly $2 billion worth of oil, some $250 million in profit, 3.3 million tonnes of oil and petroleum products sold to customers in Nigeria, the Bahamas, Spain and Brazil
A Cosy Venue, a Cancelled Chat, and a Question Europe Still Can't Answer
The announcement came on a Sunday afternoon, to people who had expected to be in Brussels the following day.
Trump's Iran sanctions campaign faces major obstacle in China's economic ties
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has launched an 'economic onslaught' against Iran, but the effectiveness of new sanctions remains uncertain as the Trump administration balances pressure on Tehran with managing delicate trade relations with Beijing, Ir...
California Senate Passes Bill to Fine Influencers Who Don't Disclose Paid Political Posts
The California Senate approved legislation that would empower state regulators to fine content creators up to $5,000 per violation for failing to disclose payments for political posts, strengthening enforcement of existing disclosure requirements....
