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Energy May 9, 2023

Democratic states call for federal crackdown on gas stoves

A series of Democratic attorneys general are calling on federal regulators to issue mandatory standards for natural gas-powered stoves to protect public health.

OPINION May 2, 2023

Biden’s cold war: Anti-air conditioner regulations keep piling up

Fixing an air conditioner or buying a new one is getting costlier, thanks to climate change regulations added over the past two years. And more bad news is on the way.

Ted Cruz May 1, 2023

Biden admin's coordination with environmental groups to ban gas stoves under investigation by Cruz, Comer

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., are investigating whether various environmental activist groups coordinated with the Biden administration to ban gas stoves.

Ted Cruz April 27, 2023

Ted Cruz, Byron Donalds take action to eliminate federal agency

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., are leading an effort to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which was formed after the 2008 financial crisis.

OPINION April 24, 2023

Credit cards work, so why are lawmakers in this state going after them?

Florida’s credit card bill is a mess with a labyrinth of complex rules that may become a template for other states. Card companies would face fines for each violation.

Energy April 17, 2023

Biden admin receives backlash from nearly two dozen groups for move cracking down on gas stoves

Nearly two dozen energy and consumer advocacy groups are planning to file comments Monday strongly opposing the Biden administration's proposal cracking down on gas stoves.

Artificial Intelligence April 12, 2023

AI’s ability to learn poses challenge to regulators, companies: ‘A little bit scary’

A commissioner at the FTC says companies that develop AI systems won't be able to escape consumer liability by arguing that AI systems are unpredictable.

Energy March 14, 2023

Biden washing machine rule would make Americans dirtier and stinkier — and raise prices: manufacturers

President Biden's Department of Energy proposed new efficiency standards for washing machines to use considerably less water, all in an effort to "confront the global climate crisis."

Supreme Court February 27, 2023

Supreme Court to hear arguments on constitutionality of ‘Elizabeth Warren’s baby’ – the CFPB

The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that could alter the agency that Elizabeth Warren helped create.

Media February 4, 2023

Name names: 'Seinfeld' bill would require telemarketers to provide their name, phone number

A New Jersey bill dubbed the "Seinfeld" bill would require telemarketers to provide residents the name and the telephone number of the person on whose behalf the call is being made.

Joe Biden February 2, 2023

Internal Biden admin memo shows it was serious about banning gas stoves before public uproar

The Biden administration seriously weighed moving forward with a gas stove ban before public uproar caused the White House to say it doesn't support such an action.