The persistent presence of humans and their infrastructure in U.S. national parks has yielded dramatic changes in the behaviors of large animals who live there, a new study has found. Even during the pandemic-era lockdowns that briefly closed parks to humans in 2020, large animals at most sites continued to avoid human-built roadways and facilities,...
The Trump administration has identified hundreds of “emergency” energy projects whose approvals could be fast-tracked. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has updated its website to put hundreds of new projects on its emergency docket under President Trump’s energy emergency declaration. Among those on the list are approval for the construction of a tunnel that...
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin realizes the United States can “shut him down with our energy capabilities” amid a push from the Trump administration for an end to the war in Ukraine. “I think Putin realizes too we could shut him down with our energy capabilities,” Burchett told NewsNation’s...
President Trump can abolish national monuments that were protected from energy development and other activities by past presidents, the Justice Department (DOJ) has determined. The department issued a legal opinion this week that Trump can shrink or eliminate national monuments, overturning a 1938 opinion saying presidents did not have the power to abolish them. “The Antiquities Act of 1906 permits...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in several southern counties on Wednesday, as a powerful winter storm swept through the state. Newsom issued the proclamation in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties, unlocking additional state resources and assistance to aid in the emergency response. He warned...
Gasoline prices have fallen to just over $3 per gallon. That's good news for consumers and the Trump administration after President Trump promised to bring down prices, but it could complicate a "drill, baby drill" agenda. And whether prices will stay low may depend on whether the administration’s sanctions on Russia are effective, experts say....
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is getting its third major shake-up this year, adding turbulence at the disaster agency that’s in President Trump’s crosshairs. Acting FEMA leader David Richardson is departing, the Trump administration confirmed Monday. His exit follows the high-profile ouster in May of then-FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton, who was fired after saying the agency should...
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for invoking a football analogy in response to a question about blame for the triple-digit death toll resulting from the catastrophic flooding in the state over the July Fourth weekend. “For the governor to treat this as if it were a football game, this is...
Thick and hearty, this taco-inspired ground beef soup is spiced with taco seasoning, studded with corn and pinto beans, and finished with a broiled layer of tortilla chips and cheese for a crunchy, melty Tex Mex taco–like topping.
This easy, six-ingredient weeknight dinner pairs juicy chicken breasts with a warm bulgur pilaf studded with blistered tomatoes, fragrant scallions, briny olives, and feta cheese. It comes together with just one skillet in under 20 minutes.
This Indian tomato soup gets its rich, creamy texture and flavor from coconut milk and ghee. Scoop it up with good crusty bread or pour it over rice for a filling meal.
Our list of editors' picks this month includes minimal-effort recipes, like Caesar deviled eggs, a savory carrot tart, and clay pot rice with silky chicken and mushrooms.
