Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Environmental Review for Wyoming Coal Mine Expansion to Bolster National Energy Strategy
The DOI prepares an environmental impact statement for Black Butte Coal's expansion, adding 9.2 million tons of coal and extending operations until 2039, with a 28-day review for the high-priority project.
USDA Urges Farmers to Act Before Crop Insurance Deadlines for 2026 Fall-Planted Crops Approach
USDA reminds farmers of the upcoming deadlines, September 1st or 30th, to apply for or update crop insurance for fall-planted crops for the 2026 season. Tools like the Actuarial Information Browser aid in tracking important dates.
Senators Push Legislation to Restore D.C.'s Control Over National Guard and Police Amid Declining Crime Rates
Legislators seek to restore D.C.'s control over its police and National Guard, countering past federal intervention by Trump, amid discussions on D.C. statehood and local governance.
House Democrats Seek Federal Bureau of Prisons' Response to Inmate Safety Amid Extreme Heat
House Democrats are confronting the BOP on inmate safety amid extreme heat, citing reports of related deaths and pressing for information on the federal prisons' capacity to manage high temperatures.












