Trump promises ‘giant package’ related to ethanol to please farmers
President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration is planning a “giant package” related to ethanol that would please U.S. farmers angry over the government’s...
Surge in young Republicans worried about the environment: survey
A growing majority of U.S. Republicans, especially younger voters, are worried that human behavior is damaging the planet, according to a survey of global attitudes...
Greta to Trump: ‘Listen to the science’
During a news conference after sailing from England, teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Wednesday in New York City that her message to U.S....
U.S. Senator Gillibrand quits Democratic presidential race
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand ended her bid for the Democratic nomination for president on Wednesday after failing to gain traction in opinion polls or qualify...
Democrats to investigate Trump proposal to host G7 at resort he owns
U.S. House Democrats plan to investigate President Donald Trump’s proposal to host the next Group of Seven summit at a Florida golf resort he owns,...
Funders threaten to quit Facebook project studying impact on democracy
(This August 27 story corrects headline from “researchers” to “funders”)...
Presidential hopeful Harris’ climate plan to draw on her experience suing polluters: sources
U.S. presidential hopeful Kamala Harris’ campaign is finalizing a plan to tackle climate change that will center on cracking down on fossil fuel companies and...
Republican Senator Isakson resigning at end of 2019
Republican Senator Johnny Isakson said Wednesday he will leave the Senate at the end of 2019, citing his struggles with Parkinson’s disease and other medical...
With Democratic debate deadline looming, two polls show no bump for bottom-tier candidates
Two national opinion polls of the 21 Democrats vying for their party’s 2020 presidential nomination released on Wednesday did not show any of the candidates...
Missouri ban on abortion after eight weeks temporarily blocked by U.S. judge
A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday blocked Missouri from enforcing a law banning abortion in the state after eight weeks of pregnancy except in cases...