Today’s news
U.S. Mining Push Faces Workforce Shortage
Skilled labor shortages could complicate Trump's plans to boost domestic mining.

Trump Negotiates Tech Giants to Pay More for Data Center Energy Costs
President says tech companies must cover rising electricity prices from AI data centers
Texas Congresswoman Skips State of the Union Address
Veronica Escobar cites lack of bipartisanship as reason for boycott
Recent news
Feb. 23, 2026
House Democrats Demand Classified Briefing on El Paso Airspace Shutdown
Lawmakers seek answers on conflicting reports and alleged lack of coordination behind the abrupt closure.
Feb. 21, 2026
US Transportation Secretary Defends El Paso Airport Closure
Duffy says closure was not a mistake, will brief Congress on decision
Feb. 19, 2026
Federal Government Briefly Pauses Air Travel Into El Paso
Experts discuss what the incident says about border security and the lives of El Pasoans
Feb. 14, 2026
Bondi's Binder Blitz Turns House Hearing Into Political Firestorm
Attorney General Pam Bondi's use of massive binders filled with opposition research against Democrats sparks chaos at House Judiciary Committee hearing.
Feb. 13, 2026
FAA Lifts Airspace Restrictions Over Southern New Mexico
Lawmakers demand answers after unexplained flight restrictions were lifted after a few days.
Feb. 13, 2026
Homeland Security Chief Addresses El Paso Airspace Closure
Noem says laser incident was part of 'joint agency' mission, promises better communication
Feb. 13, 2026
Chaos and Finger-Pointing Over Abrupt Closure of El Paso Airspace
The shutdown, caused by a Pentagon laser test, has led to embarrassment and a blame game within the Trump administration.
Feb. 13, 2026
FAA Closes and Reopens El Paso Airspace After Laser Incident
Lawmakers demand answers as Trump administration officials offer conflicting explanations for the surprise move.
Feb. 13, 2026
Homeland Security Shutdown Looms as Talks Stall
Funding set to lapse, with Democrats demanding new immigration enforcement restrictions
Feb. 13, 2026
White House Blames FAA for Airspace Closure Fiasco
Conflicting statements and intense finger-pointing expose tensions between federal agencies over drone defense system deployment.
Feb. 13, 2026
DHS Shutdown Looms as Minnesota Immigration Crackdown Ends
Epstein Fallout Continues as Nancy Guthrie Case Remains Unsolved
Feb. 12, 2026
El Paso Attorney Appointed to Texas Transportation Commission
Pat Gordon will oversee billions in state transportation funds as part of the powerful five-member commission.
Feb. 12, 2026
El Paso Mayor Awaits Answers on Sudden Airspace Closure
City leaders still in the dark about Trump administration's decision to ground flights for hours with no prior warning.
Feb. 12, 2026
Senator Criticizes Coordination Issues Between FAA and Pentagon After El Paso Airport Shutdown
Temporary closure raised concerns about communication between federal agencies.
Feb. 12, 2026
San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Feb. 12, 2026
FAA Shuts Down El Paso Airspace Over Alleged Cartel Drone
The FAA ordered the airspace above the El Paso International Airport to be closed down for 10 days, but then reversed the decision just hours later.
Feb. 12, 2026
Canada Rocked by Deadly School Shooting
Remote mountain town in mourning as police search for motive
Feb. 11, 2026
Congressman Blasts FAA Over Abrupt El Paso Airspace Closure
Rep. Gabe Vasquez says there was no clear security threat behind the temporary airspace restriction that disrupted medevac flights.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Lawmakers Criticize FAA's 'Unacceptable' Closure of Airport
Democratic officials demand answers over temporary flight restrictions, citing lack of communication and conflicting statements from officials.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Briefly Shut Down, Sparking Chaos
Trump administration blamed cartel drone, but others dispute explanation