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Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards

Making Sense ep. 440

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says
An energy expert explains why electricity prices keep climbing
Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why'
A tribe in Arizona planned to connect 600 homes to electricity. Then the funding was cut

Fed rate divide deepens as policymakers disagree about more cuts
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time this year, sees 2 more cuts in 2025
Facing Trump's pressure, the Fed is likely to cut rates for the first time this year
'Worst kind of setup for the Fed': What Wall Street is saying about the central bank's next rate decision
Tariffs revenue neared $30 billion this August — the first month of Trump’s full 'reciprocal' tariff regime
Trump's oft-repeated move is to claim 'no inflation.' Polls say it's his greatest economic vulnerability.
Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump
BLS revision shows hiring was overstated by 911,000 jobs in past year
You can trust the jobs report, Labor Department workers urge public
Why a Fed rate cut might not help the stock market
特朗普重創美國旅遊業 今年損失300億美元 旅客改去「這些地方」
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth
Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain
Consumer sentiment falls for first time in 4 months as inflation expectations surge
Inflation remains elevated as Trump's tariffs take hold

Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels
Ted Cruz claims without evidence that China is funding U.S. climate lawsuits

Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China
Trump suggests U.S. troops could return to Afghan base over China concerns
Opinion - ‘Russophobia’ is a joke, but how should we feel about ordinary Russians?
A murky pipeline deal to send Russian gas to China shows Beijing's dominance in the relationship
Russia says it will help China overtake the United States on nuclear power
China to build land-based 'Suez Canal' to connect Europe and Asia, bypassing shipping routes
Contract breach or banditry? Inside the collapse of the Taliban's oil deal with China
China seeks more Russian gas via old link as new pipeline stalled

Oregon gasoline prices soar due to major pipeline outage

Europe accused of going soft on Azerbaijan to avoid buying Russian gas
US sanctions could cause chaos on Latam farms run on Russian fertilizers
Arms for Ukraine and an ultimatum for Russia
Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace deal
Opinion - Yet another Trump ultimatum falls flat in Moscow
Russia insists on achieving Ukraine goals despite Trump's ultimatum
Kremlin says Putin is ready to discuss peace in Ukraine but wants to achieve goals

Russia launches accounts with withdrawal guarantees for foreign investors
Russia says ready to supply LNG to Mexico

Putin says he does not want to discuss the possible Israeli-U.S. killing of Iran's supreme leader
8 Experts on What Happens If the United States Bombs Iran
Trump’s new two-week negotiating window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks
Hypersonic missiles are stirring fears in the Iran-Israel conflict. Here's why
Trump sees disabling Iran nuclear site as necessary as he weighs strike
Israeli president calls on the world to help destroy Iran nuclear sites
Trump to decide on Iran action 'within two weeks,' White House says
Iran 'dangerous' to peace, says GOP Rep. who backs Trump on U.S. military involvement
Pro-Trump media figures split over the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict
'Horrible, horrible mistake': Sen. Tim Kaine on potential U.S. involvement in Iran-Israel conflict
4 things to know as the war between Israel and Iran intensifies
Trump says 'nobody knows' what he'll do as Iran warns the U.S. not to strike
Israel vows to intensify attacks after Iranian missile hits major hospital
US Officials Plan for Possible Strike on Iran in Coming Days
How much could US gas prices rise amid Israel-Iran conflict?
Trump indicates US involved in Israeli attacks on Iran in social media post
US spies said Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment
'Nobody knows': Trump won't say whether he will move forward with US strikes on Iran
The MAGA Coalition Has Turned on Itself
Why Isn’t Russia Defending Iran?
Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran's conflict with Israel
Israel and U.S. intelligence differ on status of Iran's nuclear program. Who's right?
Iran confronts Trump with toughest choice yet
Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'
Trump threatens Iran's supreme leader, escalating his rhetoric about the conflict
Trump says the US knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran's unconditional surrender
Russia is ready to mediate on Iran, and to accept Tehran's uranium, Kremlin says
Israel says Iran was racing toward a nuclear weapon. US intel says it was years away
Trump denies reaching out to Iran, threatens to 'come down so hard' if Tehran strikes US assets
Trump calls for "real end" to Iran nuke program, hints war to escalate
Israel hits more Iranian military targets, Iran retaliates on fourth day of conflict
Iranian state broadcaster hit as Iran urges Trump to make Israel halt war
Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals. Iran retaliates with missile barrages
A Family in Gaza Struggles to Get By
A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Israel
Palestinians say at least five people killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid centers
Israel says it has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage in Gaz

Electric grills are a climate-friendly option to fossil fuel grills
Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install

Canada's Suncor says it could cut 2026 capital spending if low oil prices persist
Why oil prices are falling and what it means for the economy

Trump orders coal revival, but market favors natural gas
Restarting coal plants after Trump's executive orders makes no economic sense, report says
Texas oil company fined $18 million for unapproved work along California coast
Why a tiny bit of oil can be a big deal

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin
Trump-Putin call poses choice of sanctions or 'escalation,' analysts say
Zelenskyy says Putin's 'words' aren't enough after call with Trump
Putin, in call with Trump, agrees to partial ceasefire in Ukraine
Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call
Kremlin says it will halt strikes on Ukraine energy sector after Trump and Putin talk
Words of advice for Trump ahead of high-stakes call with Putin
White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine war
Trump to Speak to Putin, Says They Are Talking About ‘Dividing Up Certain Assets’
Trump names Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine
Witkoff highlights Russia negotiations, calls Trump the ‘ultimate decisionmaker’
Putin 'prolonging' Ukraine war, Zelenskyy says after Trump peace appeal
Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
Putin makes surprise visit to Kursk as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’
Bolton says ceasefire not in Ukraine’s interest, but Zelensky ‘had to agree’
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Turkey is a partner in security guarantees
Trump hails 'productive' truce talks with Russia, urges Putin to spare Ukrainians
Kremlin told U.S. it didn't want Trump's Ukraine-Russia envoy at peace talks
Trump Rewrites History to Help Vladimir Putin
Pull the trigger on tougher Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy urges Trump
Trump says negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'
Putin voices doubts over a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine, and sets conditions
Trump Threatens ‘Very Bad’ Things for Putin If He Doesn’t End War
Ukraine bets on US LNG as gas import needs rise
Putin responds to US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, says Russia 'for it' but has concerns
Cautious Russia weighs Ukraine ceasefire plan as US tries to seal a deal
Ukraine to present US with Russia partial truce after row
US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine wants 'constructive, friendly' talks with the U.S. as they meet in Saudi Arabia
Fox host asks Trump whether he is ‘comfortable’ that ‘Ukraine may not survive’

Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases
US inflation worsened last month with cost of groceries and gasoline rising
No relief: Inflation unexpectedly heated up last month
Prices were a key issue in 2024, but Trump makes clear they're not his top priority
The U.S. economy is still doing well as Americans continue to spend
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn
The U.S. just experienced its slowest annual sales of homes since 1995
Fed cuts were supposed to lower mortgage rates, but they're back above 7%. Here's why
Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%. Here's how we got here and what it means

China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect
Trump’s tariffs won’t hit all Americans equally. Here’s who gets hit the hardest
What will get more expensive now that Trump imposed his tariffs
Canada’s seven stages of Trump tariff grief
How China allegedly contributes to the deadly fentanyl crisis
Trump's words show why he's imposing tariffs. And it's not a goal he campaigned on.
Mexico, Canada tariffs could quickly change the cost of your grocery trip in the months to come
Trump finalizes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, triggering likely trade war
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
Canadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump's tariffs
U.S. stocks recover some ground on hopes for a trade-war reprieve
Trump puts Mexico tariffs on hold for 1 month after a call with the Mexican president
US tariffs on Mexico 'paused for a month,' 10,000 Mexican troops head to border
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Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing
Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China in new phase of trade war
Canada to take legal action against US for tariffs
Trump says he'll place tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday
White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions
Businesses, shoppers brace for higher prices if tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports start Saturday

Should Oregon cities be allowed to raise gas taxes without asking voters?

Here's what's behind Russia cutting off its last gas line to Europe
Biden administration set to announce 'substantial' final weapons package for Ukraine
Zelenskiy says Kyiv security guarantees will only work if US provides them
Opinion - Ukraine isn’t fighting a ‘forever war.’ The US shouldn’t forsake it.
Why Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine could spell the end of Nato
Ukraine needs 'realistic' stance on territorial issues, Macron says
Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired
Pictures of Odesa, as it tangles with a complex web of Russian and Ukrainian heritage
Russia ‘getting what it deserves,’ Ukraine says, after launching counterattack in border region
Russia alleges journalist killed by drone attack in occupied Ukraine, calls on UN to condemn Kyiv
Zelenskiy says US will be alongside Ukraine's efforts to stop Russia

Two death row inmates reject Biden's commutation of their life sentences
Biden to ban offshore oil, gas drilling in vast areas ahead of Trump term
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters
Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
Biden honors Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Korean and Vietnam War veterans
Biden made diversifying the federal bench a top priority. Here's a look at his legacy
8 questions for President Biden, if he'd take them
Biden honors the memory of his first wife and baby daughter who died in a 1972 car crash

Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas
Blackout Risk Is Rising for North American Grids, Study Says