Project 2025 chief to lead White House budget office
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House budget director in a 53 to 47 vote. Democrats argued his agenda would expand executive power, while Republicans framed him as essential to cutting regulations and spending. Vought, a former OMB head and Project 2025 advocate, promises to push fiscal restraint amid debates on Ukraine aid and Christian nationalism influence.
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Grassley backs high level firings at Justice and FBI
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports the removal of top Justice and FBI officials amid the Jan 6 investigations while arguing lower level staff who merely followed orders should not be blamed. He questions the weaponization of politics within the agency and urges nonpartisan, transparent justification for any inspector general dismissals.
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Iowa lawmakers push bills to curb CO2 pipelines and eminent domain
Iowa House Republicans advance six bills targeting Summit and Wolf carbon pipeline projects. Measures would allow landowner recoursed declaratory review, require insurers for pipelines, cap permit life at 25 years, bar IUC sanctioning lawsuits, require full IUC attendance, and create an independent consumer advocate. Renewable fuels group calls the move harmful to farmers and markets.
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