McConnell rejects blue slips to block Trump judges
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Republicans will push forward Trump judicial nominees despite Democratic blue slip objections. Grassley may treat the tradition flexibly for circuit picks, while Franken withholds his blue slip on Stras. Feinstein urges adherence to the custom as a check on White House nominations.
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Deadly California wildfires ravage wine country endure winds
Wildfires across eight counties in Sonoma and Napa counties have killed at least 21 people and destroyed about 3,500 structures. Firefighters report about 170,000 acres burned as evacuations continue and more than 20,000 residents are displaced. Electric lines knocked down by Diablo winds are suspected sparks. Calistoga ordered evacuation as 550+ people remain unaccounted in Sonoma County.
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Trump floats stripping TV networks license over fake news
President Trump suggested in a morning tweet and later remarks that television networks could lose their federal broadcast licenses for what he calls fake news. Critics warn the threat clashes with First Amendment protections, noting licenses cover local stations rather than entire networks.
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Wind and Tax Credits Shape Future of Clean Energy
The Trump administration's push to end the wind and solar tax credits could undo renewables' cost advantage as utilities retire aging coal plants. With credits set to phase out in the 2020s, proponents warn removing them would slow growth, while opponents in GOP circles seek to rewrite the tax code.
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Trump open to bilateral Canada deal if NAFTA talks fail
President Trump said he could envision a bilateral trade pact with Canada if negotiations with Canada and Mexico collapse on NAFTA. He spoke beside Prime Minister Trudeau as talks near Washington stall amid U.S. demands for auto content and a sunset clause. Mexican officials warn that ending NAFTA would strain bilateral ties and cooperation.
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