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GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky

The bill’s opponents framed the issue as a civil-rights fight.

Congress approves measure to toss Biden’s water protections

The Senate vote is the latest development in a long-running fight over the definition of “waters of the United States,” which establishes the breadth of the Clean Water Act’s protections.

US energy officials release strategy to boost offshore wind

The administration is attempting to reduce the cost of fixed offshore wind 30% by 2030, and support a domestic supply chain for the industry.

Texas Senate approves anti-trans bills amid mounting protests

The Texas Senate has moved quickly on transgender care and sports bans despite days of protests by activists at the Capitol.

Starbucks leader grilled by Senate over anti-union actions

At least 293 of Starbucks’ 9,000 company-owned U.S. Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since late 2021.

Senate inks repeal of Iraq War approval

If both houses of Congress agree to roll back the 2002 war authorization, President Biden has said he will sign.

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