NASA: The agency to nowhere, says US physicist
President Trump’s new directive towards the future of space exploration is a “game changer,” according to an American physicist.
What’s on tap for the outgoing Maine governor?
Paul LePage’s time as Maine’s governor may be coming to an end this year, but that doesn’t mean his political career is over.
PG&E shares fall as California links utility company to wildfires
State officials said the fires in question “were caused by electric power and distribution lines, conductors and the failure of power polls.”
T-Mobile: Ex-Trump aide Corey Lewandowski tied to firm advising on Sprint merger
Turnberry Solutions was hired last year for help in the $26 billion deal.
Amazon facing uproar for selling police facial recognition tech
Civil rights groups should petition the government instead, according to Judge Andrew Napolitano.
Will Postal Service’s scratch-and-sniff stamps take edge off deficits, Trump tweets?
USPS ice pop theme promises to “add the sweet scent of summer to letters of love, friendship.”
Billionaire Tim Draper says the government will be forced to become 'virtual' soon
He also thinks large countries will become less relevant and geographic borders will start to fall because of blockchain.
NRA-backed teen challenging Florida gun law can’t remain anonymous, judge rules
The two teenagers in the lawsuit do not fit the criteria to remain anonymous, according to Judge Andrew Napolitano.
Not just Amazon: Seattle ‘head tax’ to hit these major companies
The City Council approved a tax on its largest businesses, despite fervent opposition from e-commerce giant Amazon and retail coffee chain Starbucks.
Postal Service reports $1.3B net loss after Trump’s Amazon criticisms
Robust losses come despite an increase in revenue from the agency’s shipping and packages segment.
Will California solar mandate burn home buyers?
Higher costs seen as state commission approves requirement for new homes.
Mississippi bridge safety concern triggered 100 closings: Gov. Phil Bryant
The state has initially approved a $25 million bond issue for repairs.
T-Mobile, Sprint merger given 50-50 shot at winning government approval
The companies face intense scrutiny from regulators, according to analysts.
Treasury unveils ‘fix’ for restoring Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must be out of government conservatorship, Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
California Republicans want to kill state gas tax hike
An initiative to repeal the state’s recent gas tax hike will appear on the statewide ballot in November.
Sean Spicer raises questions about special clearance of Comey’s memo leak contact
The former White House press secretary warned it seemed like a “whole orchestrated aspect.”
James Comey is coming unhinged: Robert Ray
Former FBI Director James Comey’s Trump trashing during his media book tour is “beyond the pale,” the former Whitewater independent counsel said.
Google employee protest of Pentagon drones misguided: ex-Army officer
The program’s purpose is to save lives, author Brett Velicovich says.
Trump-Amazon feud unrelated to postal audit: Mnuchin
The Treasury Department is looking into the finances and operations of the U.S. Postal Service.
Another California city welcomes ICE in fight against state sanctuary law
The Orange County city is at the forefront of the immigration debate in California.