Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionThis decision is a win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists who oppose the $46 billion project.The Boston Herald3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityborder wall ruling
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election DayStrong recruits, and a favorable political environment, have changed the Senate battleground in recent weeks.The Boston Herald5d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetmidterm elections
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.The Boston Herald5d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyBernie 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.The Boston Herald5d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetenergy permitting bill deal