President Donald Trump strongly disagrees with a federal judge’s ruling that bars the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the Treasury Department, citing concerns of fraud and waste. The judge’s order, issued in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 Democratic state attorneys general, temporarily restricts DOGE’s access to Treasury systems until a hearing on Feb. 14. Trump, Secretary Scott Bessent, and the US Treasury are named as defendants in the case, with Vice President JD Vance and other conservatives criticizing the order.
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Almost half of U.S. residents are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, new report says. These are the areas that got an “F”
Air Quality Report Highlights Growing ConcernsA new report from the American Lung Association reveals that 156 million Americans live in areas with failing air quality, marking an increase of 25 million since last year. The report identifies Bakersfield, California, as the city with the worst pollution, while Casper, Wyoming, tops the list of the cleanest cities. Climate change and recent regulatory rollbacks are exacerbating air quality issues, posing serious health risks such as asthma and...
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