Will Trump Interfere in the Midterms?Plus: A flaw in the PHP coding language prompts website shutdowns, Putin rules out an energy ceasefire in Ukraine, and Japanese robot dogs vs. bears.The Dispatch2d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
James Carville forces confession out of Laura Ingraham on Fox News: 'I wasn't for it'Famed Democratic strategist James Carville used a Fox News appearance on Wednesday to tell President Donald Trump how to bring down energy prices. Host Laura Ingraham quickly made clear that the Iran war wasn’t her idea. Carville laid out what Democrats should do if they win back power, then turned to the war. “You want to bring energy prices down, get…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
How Democrat Mary Peltola is on the verge of flipping right-leaning AlaskaDemocrats believe circumstances have aligned for them to win a slew of competitive elections in the state How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions Mary Peltola’s campaign to represent Alaska in the US Senate has taken her to parts of the huge state’s interior that are inaccessible by…The Guardian2d agoWhole story →EconomyCommerce
Metallica’s best act of rebellion? No political lecturesI was scrolling in bed when a clip of James Hetfield at the Sphere in Las Vegas came across my feed. I watched it three times. He thanked the crowd for traveling to see Metallica, then said the band wasn’t there, like some other entertainers, to influence anybody. “Metallica’s agenda is love, energy, and heavy music, baby!” The second you make half your…The Blaze2d agoWhole story →Planet
Matthew Montavon challenges Greg Steube for U.S. Congress District 17Matthew Montavon is one of three candidates in the U.S Congress District 17 election. Here are his views on immigration, affordability, energy and moreNaples Daily News2d agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
WA officials split on easing energy codes for homes rebuilt after wildfiresSince wildfires destroyed nearly 1,000 Washington homes this summer, Gov. Bob Ferguson has pushed to make it easier and cheaper for those homeowners to rebuild. That’s put him at odds with a state council that has resisted his calls.Spokane Spokesman-Review1d agoWhole story →PlanetBob Ferguson
Iran war could last another year, Trump ambassador saysMeanwhile, fighting in the Middle East continues as oil prices climbSalon23h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday night, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer...The Hill22h agoWhole story →SecurityCommerce
Pentagon accused of sneaky dodge around judge’s order to restart wind projects: reportWind energy companies and their allies say the Pentagon is stalling projects despite a court order to restart reviews, according to The Washington Sun. In a lawsuit by trade groups, wind developers, and environmental organizations, a judge directed the Defense Department in August to get stalled projects moving. This week, the plaintiffs told the court…Raw Story19h agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Whistleblower CEO quits over hidden Russian cash behind gas deal in Trump peace talks: NYTA gas venture that came up in President Donald Trump's Ukraine peace talks had a hidden backer, according to its former boss. Polar LNG, a startup pitching a plan to export natural gas from Alaska's North Slope, received secret funding from Russian energy giant Novatek, The New York Times reported Friday. Joel Riddle, who ran the company until he…Raw Story17h agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over DemocracyPresident Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.The New York Times1d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
Venezuelans Take to the Streets to Demand DemocracyMonths after the U.S. removed Venezuela’s autocratic leader Maduro, it remains unclear when elections will be scheduled.Time1d agoWhole story →Government
Can Congress and the Public Learn the Details of Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal?If the Trump administration declines to disclose the terms of the Venezuela oil deal, Congress has tools available to compel it to do so.Just Security23d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetvenezuela oil deal transparency
Democrats Have Ideas 'People Really Want to Vote For'Democrats have ideas "people really want to vote for," Illinois Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker said during a press conference Wednesday.Breitbart News Network2mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentJB Pritzkertexas midterm convention
Strongarming Ukraine Is Apparently Trump’s Idea of Peace TalksAny settlement will require concessions to Russia. Trump is extracting them from Ukraine up front, while approving Russian diesel purchases.Slate9d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentukraine russia peace talks
Letters: ‘Good news’ from Venezuela is a matter of opinionI was pretty appalled by the headline in the newspaper Sept. 7 declaring that “Donald Trump's deal for Venezuelan oil could be good news for Louisiana.”Baton Rouge Advocate1mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityDonald Trumpvenezuelan oil deal
Trump’s Venezuela Deal Speaks the Language of Corruption | Opinion"Venezuelans have every reason to doubt that a new deal, no matter how big the numbers sound, changes anything."Newsweek7d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentvenezuela deal
Trump to meet Venezuela acting president Delcy Rodriguez, first since Maduro’s removalThe meeting aims to revive the country's battered energy industry with the involvement of American companies. US President Donald Trump will meet Venezuela’sEUROPE SAYS1mo agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetDonald Trumpvenezuela energy meeting