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đ Trump Administration Proposes Gutting Mile-Per-Gallon Auto Rule
The administration has unveiled a proposal to weaken vehicle fuel efficiency standards, rolling back regulations designed to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Environmental experts warn the change would increase pollution and cost drivers more at the pump. Public health advocates argue the rollback disproportionately harms vulnerable communities already exposed to high pollution levels. The proposal is expected to face strong legal challenges and widespread public opposition. â Common Dreams
đ Researchers slightly lower studyâs estimate of drop in global income due to climate change
New research shows that projected losses in global income from climate change are slightly lower than previous estimates, but still severe. The updated modeling suggests significant economic harm will occur even if warming is limited. Researchers emphasize that the findings reinforce the urgency of rapid emissions reductions. Policymakers are being urged to prepare for substantial long-term financial impacts. â The Seattle Times
đ A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics
China signaled a major expansion in clean energy deployment during COP30, positioning itself as a central driver of global climate action. Officials highlighted new investments in renewable power, battery technology, and grid infrastructure. Delegates from multiple countries acknowledged Chinaâs outsized role in shaping the future energy landscape. The announcements come amid rising tensions over competition and cooperation in the global climate arena. â The New York Times
đź Warren Demands Private Credit Stress Test After Big Bankruptcies
Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for regulatory stress tests on the private credit market following several high-profile bankruptcies. The Senator is âwarning that implosions of Tricolor Holdings and First Brands Group are âlikely the tip of the icebergâ in terms of bad debt held by Wall Streetâs biggest banks.â Concerns center on whether lenders in this rapidly growing sector can withstand economic shocks without destabilizing broader financial systems. Advocates of increased oversight warn that hidden risks could trigger cascading failures. The proposal signals rising political scrutiny of opaque lending practices. â Bloomberg
đ§ The Social Security Administration plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it means for you.
The Social Security Administration plans to drastically reduce in-person field office visits, shifting many services to online or phone-based systems. Officials argue the change will improve efficiency, but critics worry it will disadvantage seniors, low-income individuals, and people without reliable internet access. Experts warn the transition could create longer wait times and barriers to receiving timely benefits. â The Seattle Times
đłď¸âđ Joe Biden Lashes Trump For âTrying To Distortâ Fight For LGBTQ+ Equality
President Joe Bident warns that LGBTQIA+ Americans could lose critical civil rights if they remain silent. âThis is no time to give up. Get up. Get up and fight back. Get up!â Biden said in remarks at the annual International LGBTQIA+ Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.ââ HuffPost
đď¸ Jeffries backs Trumpâs pardon of Cuellar: âExactly the right outcomeâ
The house minority leader agreed with President Trumpâs decision to pardon former house representative Henry Cuellar. Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, were charged with accepting about $600,000 in bribes through her shell companies, allegedly from Azerbaijanâs government and a Mexican bank. They pleaded not guilty, while two of Cuellarâs political consultants pleaded guilty and cooperated with investigators. âListen, the reality is [that] this indictment was very thin to begin with, in my view,â Jeffries told CNN. âThe charges were eventually going to be dismissed â if not at the trial court level [then] by the Supreme Court, as theyâve repeatedly done in instances just like this.â â The Hill
đ âNot Going To Silence Meâ: Mark Kelly Takes Down Trump, Hegseth Amid Pentagon Probe
Senator Mark Kelly responded to the launch of a probe into the Senator for speaking out to members of the military and reminding them to disobey unlawful orders. âIâve been through a lot worse in service to my country. The president and Pete Hegseth are not going to silence me,â Kelly, a retired astronaut and U.S. Navy veteran, said at a press conference.â The controversy has sparked new concerns about the politicization of defense institutions. â HuffPost
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