Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is releasing a children's book. The book will celebrate America 250. Sarah Isker, editor of SCOTUSblog, is also releasing a book titled 'Last Branch Standing'.

President Biden told Congress Friday that consumers will see changes from the energy plan, but it will not drastically cut bills or significantly improve electricity reliability.

The US Senate is expected to have a swift reaction against facilities in the protected region. The State Department under Donald Trump approved more repairs for Israel. This follows a vote two days prior in the US Senate where 40 senators voted on the fate of repairs to Israel.

Congressional provisions would prevent states and courts from penalizing pesticide makers for failing to include warnings on labels about health effects beyond those recognized by the EPA.

Florida applied to FEMA for disaster relief funds and was awarded the full amount of $608 million two days ago. However, the FEMA funds have been held up by the Justice Department. Florida officials believe the money is still likely to be disbursed.

A cryptocurrency exchange has received federal approval. This marks a step for the digital asset industry in the United States. The approval is expected to lead to increased legitimacy and adoption of crypto services.

The United States is reportedly considering a move of NATO troops who are deemed non-cooperative. The decision is being considered in Washington D.C. This potential move comes amid ongoing discussions about troop deployment and cooperation within the alliance.

The increasing use of weight-loss drugs is projected to drive the United States' annual prescription drug bill to $1 trillion. This projection is based on current trends and the increasing demand for these medications.

The European Union is threatening the United States with consequences if new US measures contradict the common trade agreement. An EU spokesperson stated that all options would be considered to protect EU interests. This statement follows US President Trump's announcement to increase tariffs on imported cars and trucks to 25% starting next week. US President Trump has indicated that the US will begin imposing tariffs on cars imported from the EU starting next week, citing the EU's failure to fulfill a previously agreed-upon trade deal. While there is internal dissatisfaction within the EU regarding the deal, it was seen as the only viable option for Europe at the time. The EU Parliament has criticized the US tariffs, and the European Commission is expected to consider retaliatory measures on specific US export categories.

Gasoline prices in the US increased by 9 cents, or approximately 0.62 yuan, in a single day, marking the largest daily rise in six weeks. The report notes that Venezuela was not the wealthiest country in Latin America, contrary to some perceptions. Market hope for a de-escalation of the Strait of Hormuz blockade is high, but disappointment could be if the situation does not improve. Even if the Gulf situation eases, the consequences will be felt for a long time. Early in the year, January and February saw shortfalls in revenue. This situation presents a key problem for the budget, potentially leading to an acceptable deficit. Iran has begun reducing oil production from some wells in southern Iran, specifically in Khuzestan province. This proactive step is intended to avoid reaching storage capacity limits.