Sen. Ted Budd says no permitting reform vote expected before midterms

Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) stated on Thursday he does not expect a vote on permitting reform before the midterm elections, speaking at a Punchbowl News event.

Oracle cites force majeure to shield itself on controversial data center

Oracle invoked force majeure to protect itself from liability related to a controversial data center project, according to Utility Dive reporting on September 24, 2026.

The Energy Department plans to spend $2 billion to make the power grid produce more, supporting data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

DOE announces $71.5 million grant for PPL Electric Utilities transmission rebuild

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday that the Department of Energy will provide a $71.5 million grant to PPL Electric Utilities to rebuild a Pennsylvania transmission line to improve grid capacity and reliability.

Dave Sunday announced Pennsylvania would receive between $516 million and $729 million over the next decade from the $17.1 billion Meta settlement and filed solo lawsuits against TikTok and Snapchat's parent company.

Gov. Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after investigation finds sexual harassment

Gov. Mikie Sherrill called on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign by today after her office issued findings of a four-month internal investigation substantiating sexual harassment allegations.

Port Authority approves $110M for Newark Airport Terminal A expansion

The Port Authority today approved $110 million in spending for an expansion of Newark Airport’s rebuilt Terminal A, with $100 million for a south-end concourse and two common-use gates.

Kashawn McKinley, 42, a school trustee and Atlantic City’s director of constituent services, solicited more than $20,000 in cash and pot for preferred treatment from city agencies, authorities allege.

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Sen. John Cornyn says GOP needs $200M to boost Paxton in Texas race

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Senate Republicans need up to $200 million to support Ken Paxton against James Talarico in the Texas Senate race, citing polling deficits.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro plans to reclaim House Appropriations gavel if Democrats win

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) said she is preparing to run again for House Appropriations Committee chair if Democrats win the House in the next Congress.

GAO finds DHS wasted over $20 million in immigration detention expansion

Government Accountability Office reported Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security wasted more than $20 million in federal funding due to rapid immigration detention expansion without a strategic plan, including warehouse purchases in Pennsylvania.

Benjamin Netanyahu calls Israel's wars a battle against barbarians at UN

In his speech at the United Nations, Benjamin Netanyahu described Israel’s wars in Gaza and Iran as a “battle against barbarians.”

Trump hosts state dinner for Xi with tech titans invited

President Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House featuring American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence and invited tech titans including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman and Tim Cook.