US environmental law shaping federal action since 1970
Senators have reached a bipartisan deal to streamline federal energy permitting, accelerating infrastructure projects while preserving environmental safeguards. The measure would require large data centers to cover transmission costs and would overhaul major environmental reviews. Supporters say the pact unlocks faster, cheaper energy expansion; opponents warn of concessions to fossil interests. The White House backs quick passage as midterms loom.
The Green Party has faced international condemnation after a policy motion declaring Zionism as racism was passed at a Brighton conference. Four of five Green MPs opposed the motion, which endorses a single Palestinian state and calls Zionism an ideology of racism. The party’s leadership and membership are under intense scrutiny as by-elections approach, with discussions about governance and inclusivity intensifying.
The National Park Service is implementing a seven-year plan to address tree overgrowth at East Potomac Golf Course. A first wave of removals begins, with hundreds of trees slated for removal while the course remains open to the public. Lawsuits argue the project could violate the park's founding act. Trump touts the site as a potential major tournament venue, though scheduling remains unclear.