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Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.
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The Department of Energy's mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States through scientific and technological innovation. Its aim has been to ensure affordable and reliable energy, address environmental and nuclear challenges, and conduct basic research. Under the Trump administration, its focus has changed dramatically, reflecting the political and economic focus of the agency’s new leadership.
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The state attorney general's office secured at $675,000 settlement against two companies who were accused of price gouging during a shortage of baby formula in 2022
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The New York League of Conservation Voters new interactive data map tracks the lead presence in millions of water service lines across the state. Buffalo leads in major cities outside NYC, with 45% of the city's pipes confirmed as lead. -
A project to renovate Albany’s Empire State Plaza is one of many being backed by a $400 million state investment included in this year’s New York state budget to help reimagine the capital city. The state Office of General Services is collecting public input on suggested changes. -
According to Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reversed the cancellation of local naturalization ceremonies across New York.
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Joaquín Guzmán López, the 39-year-old son of former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise in federal court in Chicago.
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The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools and trainers, part of the Trump administration's widening crackdown on industry. -
Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.
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After losing thousands of staffers and facing attacks this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hampered in its ability to protect the public from health problems and emergencies.
