National (U.S.)

FERC Nixes PJM Grid's Plan To Cut Power To Data Centers During Shortfalls

"The nation’s energy regulators have shot down a bid from a regional grid operator to cut power to some large data centers during a supply shortfall — leaving the issue largely in the hands of states."

Source: The Hill, 10/14/2026

Trump Goes After An Offshore Wind Farm That’s Already Up And Running

"After halting construction on offshore wind farms and canceling leases for future projects, the Trump administration just took another step to erode America’s troubled offshore wind industry." "The administration is seeking to reevaluate a key permit for Revolution Wind, a $6.2B project that is already generating power for the energy-hungry Northeast."

Source: Canary Media, 10/14/2026

FDA May Allow Some Toxic Chemicals To Be Added To Food Without Safety Review

"The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to expand a controversial loophole to allow some of the world’s most toxic chemicals to be added directly to food without a safety review."

Source: Guardian, 10/14/2026

Oil Analyst ‘Skeptical’ That Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Will Lower Prices

"Oil analyst Patrick De Haan said Monday that President Trump’s deal with Russia to supply the U.S. and global markets with diesel fuel may not lower fuel prices."

Source: The Hill, 10/13/2026

In One Historically Black Florida Community, the Drinking Water Is Brown

"In Whitted, testing has confirmed the water is contaminated with arsenic and PFAS/PFOS. An effort to connect the residents to the local water system has moved slowly."

Source: Inside Climate News, 10/13/2026

Trump Could Remove More Than 500 Trees At Historic DC Public Golf Course

"The National Park Service has begun a new round of tree-cutting at a historic golf course near the National Mall as the Trump administration proceeds with a plan to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level course."

Source: AP, 10/13/2026

DOJ Investigating Five TV Networks Over White House Pool Coverage

"The Justice Department is investigating five major television networks for potential antitrust violations, the department’s top spokesperson said Saturday night, as the Trump administration’s battle with the mainstream press intensifies."

Source: Washington Post, 10/13/2026

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