"Drill, baby, drill" is a tough sell for oil and gas companies in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, rising sea levels create struggles for Washington's coastal communities, and more folks than ever are taking advantage of America's great outdoors.

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum; 80% of Montanans oppose reduced workers' rights; Lawmaker says Dismantling Education Dept. would harm OR schools; Harm reduction efforts fall short for Black men in Indiana.

Trump predicts 'billions' of dollars of Pentagon fraud in Fox News interview; MS farmers question federal poultry subsidies amid avian flu; Report: OR needs to do more to get Native Americans into higher ed; Report: Military service members pay more for car loans.

Judge pauses deadline for federal workers to accept Trump's resignation offer; CA state lawmakers take action to enact safeguards against federal immigration enforcement; Study shows air quality disparities from industrial ag in NC.

January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast; Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel; Ten Commandments in public schools debate reaches South Dakota; Virginia ranks among worst states for wage theft; Mexican long-nosed bat makes appearance in Arizona.

Nationwide protests erupt against federal policies, Indiana's EV infrastructure expansion stalls due to a funding freeze, and Washington state pushes for rent stabilization to combat rising housing costs.

Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza; MS families face hardship as state rejects federal summer food aid again; Advocates: Unfair insurance policies causing DE mental health crisis; Conservationists: Study of Atlantic menhaden critical to preserving species.

Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr nominations clear committees; ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives; Factory farm advocates' blind spot on food system reforms; Georgia's school mental health report card reveals urgent gaps; OH group wants federal accountability for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction.

Democrats protest Elon Musk's meddling in federal payment systems, Trump directs Cabinet secretaries to funnel federal dollars to private and religious schools and Virginia lawmakers aim to restore felon voting rights.

MI nonprofit opposes bill that opposes paid sick leave, wage hike; China swiftly counters Trump's tariffs with a flurry of trade curbs; Experts have consumer tips on navigating tariff scenarios; Advocates: NY lawmakers must do more for disability-rights issues.

Canada and Mexico impose tariffs in response to Trump's trade policies, 55 victims identified including 3rd military pilot in fatal D.C. midair collision, and lawmakers in Montana, Nebraska and Wisconsin address gender laws, crypto regulations and violence prevention.

President Trump's latest executive actions on aviation safety, education and birthright citizenship spark debates. Critics say they threaten civil rights, while supporters say they support competency.

From anguish to aggression: Trump goes on offense after midair collision; NH air monitoring project grows with help from citizen scientists; Maryland worst state for wage theft, study finds; Scholarships help OH women in public service amid diversity program cuts.

President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act. The administration ends temporary protected status for Venezuelan migrants. And the White House rescinds a memo freezing federal aid, but causes confusion and chaos.

'No survivors' after plane, helicopter crash into Potomac River; MA educators cite chaos, fear following Trump's directives; EATS Act's future uncertain; advocates warn of continued threat to MS ag; Report: Trump's proposed tariffs could cost Wyomingites, Americans.

Trump administration will offer all 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign; IN pushes notification law for immigration arrests; CO lawmakers stand up for immigrants; Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos; NY & US face high costs if proposed Trump tariffs take effect.

President Donald Trump considers dismantling FEMA. Scott Bessent becomes the next Treasury Secretary, and the North Carolina Supreme Court ballot saga continues.

Trump is pausing federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending; IL research shows high greenhouse gas levels in farm streams; Southern nonprofit supports Mississippi organizations led by women of color; Study reveals market failures in Ohio electricity.

Colombia agrees to accept deportation flights after Trump threatens tariffs; LA community group wins suit against parish for open meeting violations; St. Louis shelters face higher demand, fewer donations during cold snap; Nonprofits work to meet long-term needs after LA fires; Montana bill seeks state panel on food safety.

Trump to tour California wildfire damage ahead of Pete Hegseth Senate vote; Ohio's political landscape, 15 years after Citizens United; MS gets $7M grant for supports to help crime victims heal; AL dean prioritizes bridge-building, empathy training for students.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship; IN debates nuclear energy for power grid; NM bill would help domestic abuse survivors get legal assistance; and TX looks at ways to protect apartment tenants during extreme weather.

Trump's pardons of January 6th participants spark mixed reactions, federal DEI suspensions raise equity concerns, diversity in medicine faces challenges post-affirmative action and Citizens United continues to amplify big money in politics.

Trump shuts off access to asylum, plans to send 10,000 troops to the border; Federal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk adverse consequences; Jackson's office of violence prevention aims to revive communities, reduce crime; Hate crimes double in CA from 2019-2023; reporting low in rural areas; MN nurses: Patient care shouldn't come with a heavy dose of AI.

Historic snow amounts fall in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits; CO Worker's coalition aims to address climate emergency, economic inequality; Report: proposed cuts to Medi-Cal will hurt rural CA the most; Bill aims to broaden Indiana Lifeline Law.