How the West is preparing for a drier future as water supplies hit lowsMandatory cuts from the federal government on water from the Colorado River will soon take effect in Arizona, Nevada, and California. Now, some water managers in the region are spending billions to prepare for a drier future. Special correspondent Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports for our series, Tipping Point.PBS News3d agoWhole story →Planetcolorado river water cuts
Judge halts border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend region for nowA federal court in Texas on Friday issued a ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from building a border wall and other infrastructure across the state's Big Bend region, in a victory for opponents who have pushed back against what has long been a key campaign promise by President Donald Trump.PBS News3d agoWhole story →BuildJusticeborder wall construction halt
Supreme Court ready to tackle climate, immigration and gun rights. Here are 5 cases to watchWhen the U.S. Supreme Court returns Monday, the justices will kick off a new term featuring cases on climate change, gun rights, immigration and religious liberty.PBS News4d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentsupreme court term begins
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties said Wednesday 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.PBS News6d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyenergy permitting bill deal
WATCH: Trump announces $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska natural gas pipelineThe investment marks the second time this week that the Republican president has sought to highlight the promise of foreign investment made possible by his administration's trade policy in states where Republican Senate candidates are in tight election campaigns.PBS News6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityalaska gas pipeline investment
WATCH LIVE: Data center bill falls short as Senate holds final votes before the midtermsA bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy costs failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, falling victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern.PBS News6d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentdata center bill vote
WATCH: Senate health committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier's nomination for surgeon generalSaphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, was advanced out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on a 12 to 11 vote to serve as surgeon general after she was grilled at her confirmation hearing earlier this month about her stance on childhood vaccines.PBS News6d agoWhole story →HealthEconomysenate finance hearing
Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus saysTop tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the economy and that the U.S. cannot afford to lose its lead over China. Geoff Bennett…PBS News6d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai safety meeting
