Stories from Washington · United States

A policy requiring the reopening or reestablishment of a coal-fired power plant is drawing scrutiny regarding its impact on jobs and the environment. While the administration celebrates potential job increases, critics argue that forcing the plant's operation, particularly in Ohio and southern Pennsylvania, raises environmental concerns and questions the benefits of natural gas.

Washington D.C. is observing National Second Chance Month, an initiative promoting healing, visibility, and opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. The Second Chance Open Mic Night, a collaboration between the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Mayor's Office, featured performances aimed at supporting this cause.

A senator has accused the Commerce Secretary and his family of profiting from high tariffs imposed on Americans. The accusation suggests the Secretary's sons allegedly bought up refund rights at low prices as the tariffs were being implemented.

Former President Trump has declared victory, according to reports from Al Jazeera.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is advocating for stronger authentication standards for foreign digital traffic to combat phishing and scam calls. This initiative aims to protect citizens from widespread text and email scams.

A teenager is striving to achieve the position of drum major in their high school marching band. The story is described as a 'love letter to his hometown mall,' with the teenager's mother being a fan of Celia Cruz. The narrative highlights the teenager's ambition and connection to their community.

The U.S. has experienced a significant loss of 89,000 manufacturing jobs, contributing to economic concerns. This decline is occurring despite some continuity between the Biden and Trump administrations regarding certain policies. The job losses are creating uncertainty for business leaders.

Rising college tuition costs, outpacing inflation, are making community colleges a more attractive option for high school graduates. The significant increase in student loan debt further incentivizes students to pursue more affordable educational paths. This trend indicates a growing preference for community college education. A new EAB survey of 9,516 graduates indicates 67% of students who did not enroll in college cited the cost of living as the primary reason. This figure represents a increase from the previous 51% reported.

The FY 27 budget proposal for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration includes $70 million in procurement funding. These funds are earmarked for investments in next-generation weather satellites to improve forecasting capabilities. The proposal comes as meteorologists monitor potential tornado outbreaks in the Kansas City area.

The U.S. Justice Department has stated that recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are not automatically protected from deportation. This represents the latest action by the Trump administration to reduce protections for approximately half a million individuals brought to the U.S. illegally as children before 2007.