Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.Baltimore Sun5d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityBernie MorenoElissa Slotkinchinese car ban bill delay
Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.Baltimore Sun5d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyenergy permitting bill deal
No criminal wrongdoing in Fed building renovation but it was mismanagedThe Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors.Baltimore Sun5d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyfed building renovation probe
Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by CongressThe GAO says the maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” is illegal.Baltimore Sun6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyfiscal year budget dispute
Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 yearsLegislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end the production of pennies after 234 years.Baltimore Sun6d agoWhole story →EconomyHR 10167penny production halt
In Mike Johnson's district, political mood is mixed for party in powerLegislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district. Steakhouse servers are getting a tax break on their tips, but there's a long line of hungry people waiting for a hot lunch as food stamps are in jeopardy.Baltimore Sun7d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentMike Johnsonmidterm election campaign
