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Heinrich, Klobuchar ask Interior Secretary to stop consolidating federal firefighting forces

NEWS James Casaus, the fire management officer for the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, lights a pile of brush and tree limbs on fire near the Clear Creek Campground in the Jemez Mountains east of Cuba in this Journal file photo. While …

Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, a California nuclear scoop, and a methane rule rollback

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! Washington, D.C., could be in for some snow again this weekend and, after a few balmy days in the District this week, I think some of us here have some sharp words for Punxsutawney Phil and …

11 best spring break destinations in the US

When the sky's been gray for weeks, the furnace can't keep up with the chill and you're tired of deicing the driveway, going somewhere warm for even a week can be the secret to maintaining your mental health. Even if you're lucky enough to …

Congressional Democrats warn Interior Dept. wildfire plan lacks details

10 Years In. Still Independent. For 10 years, readers have made this reporting possible. Right now, a $5,000 match means your 10th birthday gift can go twice as far. Your previous gift helped make this work possible. Today, your next gift can be doubled—$5 …

DEA didn't arrest gold miner stopped in Chicago but seized his $115K in a losing cash grab case

Benjamin Ross had a problem. The government thought he was a courier for drug money. He said he was a gold miner. In 2019, officers on a drug task force had taken his luggage from an Amtrak train at Union Station in Chicago. Inside was $115,000 in cash. To …

Ep. 837: This Episode is Called "It's the Third-to-Last Episode" | MeatEater Radio Live!

00:00:04 Speaker 1: Smell off. Now, lady, Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia met Heater Podcast. 00:00:31 Speaker 2: Here do we start? 00:00:32 Speaker 3: Sorry about that, folks, Phil started the time relate. So now it's eleven oh one, So my entire script …

A call for stewardship, not selloff, of public lands

Residents of the American West consistently repeat a message that a few stubborn members of Congress can’t seem to accept:They love the nation’s public lands — especially the ones that have been purposely conserved to protect cherished landscapes — and …

Exploring The Rich History Of Montana's National Monuments

As America prepares itself for the 250th anniversary of the country, Montana also has reason to celebrate two popular national monuments in the state.  And despite them celebrating just 25 years with that designation, they've been around way, way …

Bipartisan majorities in Western states oppose Trump’s rollback of public lands protections

Large, bipartisan majorities of voters across eight Western states remain concerned about the impacts of climate change and opposed to efforts by the Trump administration to weaken environmental rules and public lands protections. Eighty-four percent of …

American Prairie, Tribal Coalition Files Protest With BLM

Calling the proposed decision to rescind bison grazing permits on federal land “unlawful, factually incorrect, and procedurally deficient,” nonprofit conservation group American Prairie on Friday, Feb. 6, filed a protest with the Bureau of Land Management. …

Opinion: A Utah monument is under attack — again

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument from Homestead Overlook outside Boulder on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Utah Republican Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is irritated. Her most recent attack on Grand Staircase- …

A Utah Monument Comes Under Attack-Again

Utah Republican Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is irritated. Her most recent attack on Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument spurred wide and deep opposition. She pushed back in a video with direct, if misleading, language. Maloy has long criticized …

U.S. Shrimpers Respond to the Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs

Southern Shrimp Alliance urges swift implementation of alternative tariff authorities NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), representing the U.S. shrimp industry, welcomes …

Houston Chronicle Editorial Board Endorses Larry Rubin in High-Stakes Texas 38th Congressional District Race

The Houston Chronicle Editorial Board has endorsed Republican congressional candidate Larry Rubin in the competitive race for Texas’ 38th Congressional District HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houston …

Mayor Wu Announces Winning Proposals of the 2026 Participatory Budgeting Initiative

Eight winning proposals selected during this year’s “Ideas in Action,” Boston’s citywide participatory budgeting process open to all residents Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Participatory Budgeting (OPB) announced the winning projects of the second …

National Leaders Convene in Alexandria, VA to Advance Scalable Faith-Based Housing Solutions

From land to impact: National leaders convene to transform faith-owned assets into scalable, mission-driven housing solutions. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Restoring Hope and Building Opportunities …

AAFA Reacts to Supreme Court Tariff Decision, Urges Expeditious Refunds

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Apparel & Footwear Association today welcomed the Supreme Court opinion, invalidating the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to …

World Crimes In Today’s International Law: Custodians Of The Law As Perpetrators

Professor Dr Simon Eyong delivers a bold and timely critique of global institutions tasked with upholding justice yet entangled in political contradictions. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era …

Controversial Bulldozing Proposal for LA’s Ballona Wetlands Doubles in Price to Up to Almost Half a Billion Dollars

Stunned silence greeted the admission that the cost of one of California's most divisive proposals has doubled in price to up to 400-million dollars. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a high-stakes …

Global Immigration Partners PLLC Releases Practical Guide to Help Investors Evaluate Approved EB-5 Regional Centers

A guide to help investors navigate one of the most critical decisions in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor process: selecting a USCIS-approved EB-5 Regional Center. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How to …

NBCI, NCTSP and ACHDC Endorse the Nat'l Medical Association Vaccine Statement as Guidance for All African Americans

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million, endorses the recent statements from …

DLNR News Release – MAUNALUA BAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CELEBRATES SUCCESS WITH A FINAL BLESSING

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   RYAN KANAKA‘OLE ACTING CHAIRPERSON     MAUNALUA BAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CELEBRATES SUCCESS WITH A …

DOH Release – HAWAI’I TO CELEBRATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH WITH DAY AT THE CAPITOL EVENT ON MARCH 4, ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA   KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE   STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ‘A’UNIKE MOKU’ĀPUNI NO KA NĀ KĀWAI KULA   DAINTRY BARTOLDUS EXECUTIVE …

Honoring America’s Veterans Launches New Podcast to Amplify Veterans Voices

Honoring America's Veterans launches a new podcast featuring candid conversations with veterans. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) is expanding its mission from the parade …

The Honorable Carol J. Chumney Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carol Chumney is a name some might recognize. That is because she continues to lead a dynamic career in Tennessee legal and political arenas. Ms. Chumney served as an attorney, a …

Veterans Radio Joins NVBDC’s MVO Task Force to Amplify Veteran Voices Nationwide

NVBDC announces that Veterans Radio has joined the NVBDC MVO Task Force, expanding access to Veteran-focused media, education, and information. TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business …

Sessions Announces Hearing on DOD’s Struggling Background Check System

WASHINGTON––Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled “An Update on DOD’s Struggling Background Check System.” Ongoing delays to the implementation of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) National …

Eleven Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Attempted Murder, Murder Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking ...

A four-count indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Florida charging 11 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder-24K (SMM-24K) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, attempted and conspiracy to …

U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 84 Border-Related Cases This Week

SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 84 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances. The …

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 41 Months Imprisonment for Sending Obscene Videos to Person He Believed was a Fifteen-Year-...

Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Making Threats Against Law Enforcement and Illegal Gun Possession

A 34-year-old man from Knox County, Ohio, has been sentenced to prison for making threats to harm law enforcement officers, advocating for a violent revolution against the federal government, and for illegally possessing a firearm.

A Central Point, Oregon, Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

A Central Point, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for felon in possession of a firearm after he and his co-defendants targeted an elderly victim and stole over $250,000 worth of gold, cash, and firearms.